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Cockroaches

Cockroaches are a very old species. Its predecessors lived between 300 and 350 million years ago, during the Carboniferous period. Cockroaches are an insect paraphyletic category that includes all Blattodea members with the exception of termites. Out of 4,600 cockroach species, only about 30 are connected to human habitats. Some species are notorious for becoming pests.

 

Type of Common Cockroaches

Cockroaches preferring a warm and moist habitat close to food sources, they congregate in crevices/drains near kitchens, rubbish chutes and toilets.

American cockroach

american cockroach

The largest species of common cockroach. Average length around 4 cm.

German cockroach

German cockroach

Most common cockroach species found worldwide. Typically about 1.1 to 1.6 cm.

brown banded cockroaches

Brown-banded cockroach

It is a species of small cockroach, measuring about 1 to 1.4 cm long.

Behaviour of Cockroaches

Since they spend the majority of their time at night, they often leave their daytime hiding places in the early evening to go in search of food, water, and sex partners. Cockroach activity often peaks in natural settings two to four hours after sunset.

Reproduction Process

  • An egg capsule (otheca) can produce up to 42 cockroaches. One pair of cockroaches can give rise to as many as 20,000 in one year.
  • The egg, nymph, and adult stages are the three developmental stages that make up the cockroach life cycle. Most cockroaches are oviparous, meaning their offspring develop in eggs that are placed outside of the mother’s body. In this species, the mother roach carries her eggs in an ootheca, a pouch that is linked to her abdomen, while she is moving around. This sac could hold anything from 6 to 40 eggs.

Potential risks they pose

Control Method

  • Effective relies on good sanitation practice and application of insecticide.

Regular clean up accumulated food debris, hard to reach area (behind stoves, ovens), vacuuming shelves & cupboards.

Residual insecticide spraying or gel baiting on all potential breeding area.

Removal of breeding sources, potential harbourage loose baseboard, cardboard boxes, food debris (food preparative outlet), leaking taps & pipes (kitchen).

Common Pests

Further information

Temprid

Temprid®

It is a powerful residual insecticide that can be used indoors and outdoors. Temprid® is effective against crawling and flying insects.
  • HACCP certified
  • Fast knockdown
  • Resistance management
  • Long-lasting, up to 3 months
  • Perimeter pest management
  • Unsurpassed bed bug control
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Xterm®

Your All Round Defence Against Termites

Xterm® Termite Baiting System is the trusted non-invasive and environmentally friendly defence against termite infestations. Our repellent termiticide is effective and odourless, and approved by Singapore’s National Environmental Agency (NEA).

  • Fast process
  • Xterm is the fastest termite colony eradication baiting system on the market, with an average expected eradication time of 4 to 6 weeks.
  • Environmentally friendly
  • A product of Sumitomo Chemical, uniquely designed to be safer for your home, children and pets. Have peace of mind and protect your home with confidence.
  • Drill-free installation
  • In most situations, the Above Ground bait stations can be mounted using adhesive tape and the In Ground bait stations are inserted into pre-dug cavities surrounding a landed property.