Methods for Controlling American Cockroaches
First, inspect for cockroach habitats such as kitchens, storage rooms, drainage pipes, and countertops. Once the hiding places are identified, proceed with control measures:
- Indoors: Apply poison bait (gel bait) in hiding areas.
- Drainage areas or bathrooms: Apply or spray chemical treatments directly.
- Outdoors: Spray chemicals around the building to eliminate and prevent cockroaches from entering.
- Chemicals used: Cypermethrin and Bifenthrin, alternating each treatment cycle to prevent resistance.
Methods for Controlling German Cockroaches
German cockroaches commonly infest restaurants, pubs, hotels, and train carriages.
General chemical spraying may initially be effective, but repeated use of the same chemical leads to resistance. Therefore, multiple control methods must be combined.
Control Steps:
- Initial Knockdown: Use a 25% concentrated chemical formula for maximum elimination.
- Adult Control: Use glue traps to capture surviving adults.
- Targeted Baiting: Apply gel bait in high-density infestation areas.
- Service Rotation: Alternate between spraying, glue trapping, and gel baiting in each service round.
Medical Importance
Cockroaches are major disease vectors, capable of transmitting various pathogens to humans, including:
- Diarrhea, dysentery, typhoid, food poisoning
- Leprosy, plague, hepatitis
- Asthma, allergic reactions
- Hookworms, roundworms, dwarf tapeworms, beef tapeworms, and blood flukes
Pre-Operation
Inspection Conduct an initial inspection to identify the presence, quantity, and damage caused by cockroaches. Create a site map including environmental factors that could impact pest management.
Post-Operation
Follow-up Monitor the effectiveness of pest control operations by checking whether cockroach populations have decreased. Prepare and maintain a follow-up inspection report.
