INTRODUCTION
Cockroach is an insect from the Blattodea order. There are about 4000 species of cockroaches but only a handful of species are considered pests. In Malaysia, there are two species of cockroaches considered to be a home-based commercial pest, American cockroach (Periplaneta americana) and German cockroach (Blattella germanica).
Why cockroaches are pests
- Phobia of cockroaches
- Vector for diseases
- Arouse unpleasant odour
- Contaminate food and drink
- Indicator for unhygienic premises
Hotspot areas for cockroaches
- Crack and crevices
- Kitchen
- Bathroom / toilet
- Septic tank
- Drainage & garbage areas
- Sewage areas
How to control cockroaches?
- Chemical control
- Use of commercial insecticide
- Mechanical control
- Practice good sanitation
- Remove any potential food source for cockroaches
- Clean and tightly closed septic tank, garbage area and dustbin
- Use sticky trap or cockroach stations
- Proofing crack and crevices
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Types of cockroaches
- American Cockroach
- German Cockroach
How Pest Link treats cockroaches
- Thorough inspection
- Trap station
- Gel baiting
- Residual spraying
- Spot treament
- ULV misting
- Fogging
- Fumigation
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