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COCKROACHES Cockroaches are
nocturnal creatures that are generally only seen during the day if there is a
high population. Cockroaches are scavengers, feeding on dead animal and plant
matter. There are many species of cockroaches, a few of the most common ones
are the German, American, Australian, Brownbanded, Oriental and Smokybrown.
These cockroaches can be found in American Roach Oriental
Roach Smokybrown Roach
Australian Roach German
Roach Brownbanded Roach Evaniid Wasp and how is it relevant to
cockroaches.
Cockroach habits and why they are in
your home!! Cockroaches exploit the environment for food and shelter.
Many kitchen environments can provide all year round warmth, food &
shelter which may support literally thousands of cockroaches. Cockroaches contaminate foods and food preparation areas
with droppings, casts skins, empty egg cases, dead cockroaches, vomit and
odors caused by abdominal secretions. Infestations of cockroaches are
generally regarded as a threat to human health. What you can do to prevent further
infestations. 1. A very high level of sanitation and hygiene, which will
reduce the food and shelter available to the cockroaches. This involves
cleaning-up after food handling should be immediate, thorough and regular.
Dishes and utensils should not be left unwashed overnight. Pet food bowls should
not be left overnight 2. Water availability should be kept to a minimum. Do not
leave water containers or leave accumulated water (ie leaky tap water from
cleaning activities). 3. Foods should be stored in tight containers. Cereals,
flours, meats and all other food materials should be kept in the refrigerator
or in containers that can be tightly stored. 4. Garbage should be sealed in tightly closed containers. 5. Where possible cracks and crevices that may harbour
cockroaches should be filled in. All entry points around pipes, through
floors and walls. 6. All equipment should be kept above ground level where
possible to avoid waste build up. 7. Regular clean up of longer term build up of waste foods
(eg. grease accumulation around stove and vents, or spilt food materials. Cockroach treatment preparation. 1. All crockery and cutlery
should be removed from the cupboards and they should be placed on a table and
covered. The cupboard should then be wiped clean. 2. All rubbish should be removed
and the grease cleaned off stoves. 3. All personal belongings and
children’s toys should be picked up off the floor. 4. After the treatment all
crockery and cutlery should be placed straight back into the cupboard and the
cupboard should not be wiped. Click here to view pictures of cockroaches
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