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Cockroaches are one of the most commonly noted household pest
insects. They feed on human and pet food and damage and can leave an
offensive odor. They can also passively transport microbes on their body
surfaces including those that are potentially dangerous to humans,
particularly in environments such as hospitals. Cockroaches infestations
have been shown to be linked with allergic reactions in humans. One of
the proteins that triggers allergic reactions has been identified as
tropomyosin. These allergens have also been found to be linked with
asthma.
General preventative measures against household pests include
keeping all food stored away in sealed containers, using garbage cans
with a tight lid, frequent cleaning in the kitchen, and regular vacuuming.
Any water leaks, such as dripping taps, should also be repaired. It is also
helpful to seal off any entry points, such as holes around baseboards, in
between kitchen cabinets, pipes, doors, and windows with some steel
wool or copper mesh and some cement, putty or silicone caulk.
American cockroaches have been known to live up to three months
without food and a month without water. Frequently living outdoors,
although preferring warm climates and considered "cold intolerant," they
are resilient enough to survive occasional freezing temperatures. This
makes them difficult to eradicate once they have infested an area.
Cockroach control, with cockroach baits, boric acid, and hydramethylnon
gel.
There are numerous parasites and predators of cockroaches, but few of
them have proven to be highly effective for biological control. Wasps in the
family Evaniidae are perhaps the most effective insect predators, as they
attack the egg cases, and wasps in the family Ampulicidae are predators
on adult and nymphal cockroaches (e.g., Ampulex compressa). The
house centipede is probably the most effective control agent of
cockroaches, though many homeowners find the centipedes themselves
objectionable.
Source - Wikipedia.org
insects. They feed on human and pet food and damage and can leave an
offensive odor. They can also passively transport microbes on their body
surfaces including those that are potentially dangerous to humans,
particularly in environments such as hospitals. Cockroaches infestations
have been shown to be linked with allergic reactions in humans. One of
the proteins that triggers allergic reactions has been identified as
tropomyosin. These allergens have also been found to be linked with
asthma.
General preventative measures against household pests include
keeping all food stored away in sealed containers, using garbage cans
with a tight lid, frequent cleaning in the kitchen, and regular vacuuming.
Any water leaks, such as dripping taps, should also be repaired. It is also
helpful to seal off any entry points, such as holes around baseboards, in
between kitchen cabinets, pipes, doors, and windows with some steel
wool or copper mesh and some cement, putty or silicone caulk.
American cockroaches have been known to live up to three months
without food and a month without water. Frequently living outdoors,
although preferring warm climates and considered "cold intolerant," they
are resilient enough to survive occasional freezing temperatures. This
makes them difficult to eradicate once they have infested an area.
Cockroach control, with cockroach baits, boric acid, and hydramethylnon
gel.
There are numerous parasites and predators of cockroaches, but few of
them have proven to be highly effective for biological control. Wasps in the
family Evaniidae are perhaps the most effective insect predators, as they
attack the egg cases, and wasps in the family Ampulicidae are predators
on adult and nymphal cockroaches (e.g., Ampulex compressa). The
house centipede is probably the most effective control agent of
cockroaches, though many homeowners find the centipedes themselves
objectionable.
Source - Wikipedia.org
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