The Cockroach Zone

8 Things to know about cockroaches

They are here more than

million years ago.

Only four species are

pest.

Less than 1% of the 4,800 known

species of cockroach cause

humans any bother.

They are at the lower end of radiation

tolerance for insects.

Two Types of Cockroaches found in UK

German cockroach

14mm in length, light brown in

colour & has two dark stripes on

the section of the thorax behind

the head.

more prolific than the oriental

cockroaches.

Foul odor.

Capable of

flying.

Oriental cockroach

20-24mm long and

dark brown to shiny black in

color.

Does not climb as well as the

German cockroach but

can easily climb up rough surfacesIncapable

of flight.

Foul odor.

Six Steps to Eliminate Cockroach

1. identify the kind of cockroach specie that dwells in your place.

2. Analyse and understand their life cycle, habits and nature.

3. Conduct visual inspection and infestation monitoring. Usually, it can be done during night time with a use of a red filter because this kind of pests does not really respond to red light.

4. Aerosols can be used to remove the

cockroaches from their harbourages.

6. Application of insecticidal treatment and other solution to prevent re-infestation of the place.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cockroachwww.chelmsford.gov.uk/cockroacheswww.bbc.co.uk/earth/story/20160926-cockroaches-are-not-radiation-proof-and-most-are-not-pestswww.bromley.gov.uk/info/200040/environmental_health/343/common_pests/9www.best-pestcontrol.co.uk/Graphics sources:pixabay.comcreativecommons.org

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