Cockroaches can affect human health by spreading diseases, such as Salmonella, and ruin materials such as books, clothes, and food. Cockroaches produce allergens, which include their feces, shed skins, and body parts such as antennae and legs. In susceptible individuals, contact with these allergens can result in mild to severe rashes, other allergic reactions, and asthma
The cockroaches most commonly found are German cockroach in kitchen, stores, pantry , equipment’s, cardboard boxes, under newspaper, drains etc.
German cockroach male, female, nymph, and egg case. Adult actual size 5/8" (16 mm).
American cockroach or the bigger cockroach found in wash room drains, shafts, washroom etc.
Cockroaches hide in dark, sheltered places during the day and come out to feed at night. Inside, they may be found around the kitchen sink or drain board, in cracks around or underneath cupboards and cabinets or inside them (especially in the upper corners), behind drawers, around pipes or conduits (where they pass along the wall or go through it), behind window or door frames, behind loose baseboards or moulding strips, on the underside of tables and chairs, in the bathroom, and in radio and TV cabinets.
The German cockroach is usually found in the kitchen and bathroom, although it may be found all over the house. The other cockroaches prefer damp, warm locations, and usually develop in garages, sewers, attics, storerooms, and similar locations, and then enter the home from outside breeding sites.
An integrated pest management (IPM) for cockroach control is the most effective method of cockroach control. Chemical use alone is the least effective control method. Using chemicals alone can result in insecticide resistance and, ultimately, very poor control.
Homeowners and business owners can take help from Pest Guard professional to implement IPM cockroach control program based on IPM in their premises for better control with complete safety. Our team of technicians had desired training, equipment’s, and expertise to manage all kinds of roach infestation.
Water is the most important factor in cockroach survival. German cockroaches can survive only 12 days with food but no water. However, if only water is present with no food, cockroaches can survive for about 42 days. Eliminate water sources by doing the following:
Cockroaches do not need large amounts of food to survive, especially in the presence of water, but availability of food can cause populations to increase rapidly. Furthermore, food sources compete with cockroach baits, decreasing their effectiveness. Elimination of food sources includes:
In addition to food and moisture, cockroaches require a place to live. The cockroach harbourage is critical to its survival. Cockroaches prefer dark places that are warm and moist. Places that provide tight spaces such as stacks of newspaper or cardboard, piles of clothing, or cracks and crevices in structures are ideal harbourages for cockroaches.
Harbourages not only provide a place for cockroaches to live, but they also can create "pesticide free" zones where cockroaches can hide if insecticides are selected as one tactic in the IPM program. Eliminate harbourages by doing the following:
Pest Guard team recommends the preventive and sanitation measures for best cockroach control treatment along with chemicals. We use chemical formulations for cockroach control such as baits, sprays, and dusts which are recommended to be safe for use in cockroach control program at homes and commercial premises by WHOPES . Our team of technician decide on the type of chemical to be used based on the amount of roach infestation observed in the premises during our initial audit of the premises.
Advantages of Gel Bait treatment for cockroach control
Baits are most highly recommended because of their effectiveness and targeted application, while decreasing unnecessary pesticide exposure.
