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Cockroaches
American
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Inspection: This cockroach is attracted to high humidity and high temperatures. They are often found in places that are consistently 90 degrees Fahrenheit and 100 percent humidity. Such areas exist in sewers, steam heating lines, pool houses, and inside food processing plants. Water leaking into ceiling voids or wall voids that are warm can also harbor large numbers.
One should also look for forgotten floor drains or gaps that could lead to a main harborage. Careful monitor placement would be beneficial in finding any hidden areas.
Control: The initial step in control is to seal off or screen openings from the outside. Harborages and breeding sites can be treated with dust insecticides in many cases, depending on label restrictions. Many types of bait on the market could also be used if dust is not appropriate, or both could be used. Most bait on the market is very effective at killing these cockroaches. The problem is that they are voracious eaters and will eat much more than a lethal dose of the bait, and not leave any for other cockroaches to eat. Therefore, a large amount of bait is necessary.
On occasion, particularly in warmer climates, these cockroaches will invade wall voids and ceiling voids to live and breed. Such locations are best treated by injecting the void with an appropriate insecticide after consulting the label. These voids may also need to be opened to completely eliminate the infestation.
Lastly, exterior baits can have a significant impact on populations and perimeter sprays with pyrethroids can also be used to drive/repel American cockroaches from doorways or sensitive areas.
Information provided by: Eric Eicher The Steritech Group, Inc.
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