INTRODUCTION
TO
COCKROACH
CONTROL
INTRODUCTION
Throughout most of the modern pest control era, the main weapon for the Pest Control Operator has been the spray. Since the advent of synthetic chemicals for pest control, liquid sprays have over whelmingly been the tool of choice for Pest Control Operators..
However cockroach control has fundamentally changed with the introduction of cockcroach bait.
Control of roaches today has been revolutionised by the introduction of the cockroach bait. In addition, the cockroach bait allows highly targeted application, close to the target population. Small amount of active ingredient needs to be applied to achieve a good result, which is better for the client and for the environment.
Appearance
The cockroach bait is a white gel, toothpaste-like, in appearance. Once applied in surfaces the bait spots (placements) maintain their shape and do not run, even in very warm locations.
Over several weeks the gel placements may develop a "skin" , but they still remain soft and attractive to cockroaches.
Cockroach bait does not leave dirty and oily marks on surfaces, but nevertheless, it's placement should be made in out-of-the-way places so that they are not visible to the client, just the sort of places where cockroaches hide. Spots of bait that have been placed incorrectly can easily be removed with a 5% salt solution. Do not apply the gel bait to fabrics or carpets as they may become sticky and attract dirt.
Situations for use
The cockroach bai is intended for use in conventional bait guns or syringes as a spot and or crack and crevice application. It can be used indoors or outdoors in almost any situation such as residential, comercial, industrial and institutional buildings including food handling factories, as well as transpot vehicles such as aircraft. It can also be applied on farms and within animal housing.
Application
A single spot size of about 5 mm (0.1 g) is generally recommended, but the balt can be applied as a line into cracks, etc, if this is more appropriate for that particular site.
Points to consider
Bait should not be applied to surfaces recently treated with insecticides because cockroaches tend to avoid treated surfaces. Do not apply balt to surfaces that are regularly cleaned or washed down as this will remove the bait.
It is always better to clean the site thoughly before treatment commences to minimise competition with other food sources, inspection is recommended after one month to make sure that sufficient bait is still available. This is especially necessary in high infestation areas such as near water heaters where eat-out can occur especially if insufficient spots have been applied.
Efficacy
Imidacloprid is the active ingredient in this cockroach bait and has no repelling effect to cockroaches and has been formulated as an attractive food to cockroaches that they will feed as soon as they found the bait. The knockdown effect is not instant . Dead cockroaches can be found on the floor and in cupboard later after treatment.
To examine whether a product works in the real world , the manufacturer of the bait has trials conducted under the most testing conditions. Studies were carried out against German cockroaches in in low-income housing areas. Cockroach populations were assessed by placing sticky traps around the kitchens of apartments where high populations of cockroaches were found. Counts as high as 200 cockroaches per night were often recorded. Sticky traps alone have been shown to have no real impact on resident German cockroach population.
Cockroach bait applied 0.1 g spots,performed well with hundreds of cockroaches found dead on the floors and cupboards on the morning after treatment. Stick trap counts over the following weeks confirmed an average population reduction of more that 90% after eight weeks in the same trial, it was also concluded that the efficacy of cockroach control with gel is enhanced when the placement spots is increased. As evident in the trail there was insignificant influence when the placement spots size is reduced.
INTRODUCTION
TO
RATS
CONTROL
By following humans wherever they settled, rats penetrate into regions of the earth where they do not naturally occur. Adaptability and intelligence enable them to conquer a variety of habitats, even those with relic conditions.
To beat this menace you need to know something about the rat's biology, habits and behavior.
