About cockroaches

Cockroaches are not good at cold places, but due to the spread of heating equipment, they have come to be seen all year round.

• It gives filthy and discomfort.
• It may transmit bacteria that cause infectious diseases and food poisoning.
• It bites food and books and cause damage.

Cockroaches grow in the order of eggs, larvae, and adults, and are characterized by no means of pupae.
The larvae molts many times and become adults in about one year (two to three months in the case of chaban cockroach).

• I eat anything.
• I live in groups and live in groups.
• It is hidden in gaps during the day and is active at night.
• It moves along the corner and the edges.

The cockroaches prefer the following places.

• A warm place
• A dark place
• A place close to food
• Humid place
• Narrow gaps

(Specific example) Near the kitchen table, under / back of microwave ovens and refrigerators, near distribution boards, outlets, back of wallpaper, food storage area, garbage storage, etc.

The basis of cockroach control is to create an environment where cockroaches are difficult to live by cleaning and tidying.
Use the habit of cockroaches to perform effective control.

• Food such as confectionery and kitchen garbage serves as food for cockroaches. Put it in a container with a lid and clean it up.
• Do not leave the used tableware and cooking utensils, but wash and store them.
• Clean and clean under and corners of cupboards and sinks, drains, etc.
• Let's close the small gap.

Efficient extermination with as small as possible.
In addition, it is effective to put an adhesive sheet for cockroaches near the secret place that cockroaches prefer, etc., and check the habitat status before extermination.

Spray a commercially available insecticide for cockroaches to pass or where the cockroaches are likely to pass.
Cockroaches have the habit of walking along the corner, so spray insecticide on the red band shown below.

Poison bait containing bolic acid in places where cockroaches are likely to pass or where they are likely to be hidden, and fed.
In order to prevent accidental ingestion and ingestion of infants, etc., pay close attention to the location and storage place

Smoke of insecticide removes cockroaches. It is effective to close the room and keep smoke reaching the cockroaches secret.

• Read the usage precautions carefully and follow the usage instructions.
• Avoid getting food, tableware, toys, pet food, etc. If you accidentally get it, wash it with detergent or throw away anything that cannot be washed.
• When spraying chemicals, use a mask, rubber gloves, etc. to prevent inhalation.
• Be careful of fire when using aerosol insecticide. 。
• Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
• Do not store poison bait in beverage containers or tableware to prevent accidental ingestion and accidental eating.

For consultation on sanitary pests, please contact Health and Welfare Center Health Sanitation Division in your ward.

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