Cockroaches are one of the most common pests in homes and businesses. They favour conditions similar to those that humans create, which is why effective cockroach control and cockroach management in india is so important.
Cockroaches can contaminate food, utensils and preparation areas with droppings, cast skins, egg sacs, regurgitation marks and foul odours.
The most common cockroach species encountered in india are;
- German (BlattellaGermanicaspp.)
- American (Periplaneta Americana spp.)
German (BlattellaGermanicaspp.)
German cockroaches can be a major problem in commercial kitchens, restaurants,cafes and in our homes as they are prolific breeders, and can live in refrigerators and in ovens as well as the smallest cracks and crevices. They are a relatively small cockroach, ranging from nymphs (young insects) the size of a pinhead to adults up to 15–25 mm long.
American (Periplaneta Americana spp.)
American and to a lesser degree the smoky brown cockroaches can be found throughout buildings. They are much larger than the German cockroach, up to 30–55 mm, and they have the ability to fly at night.