Cockroaches
Cockroaches can be found in Kenya, like in many other parts of the world. There are several species of cockroaches that are common in Kenya, including the German cockroach and the American cockroach. These pests can infest homes, restaurants, and other buildings, and can pose health risks by contaminating food and surfaces. Proper sanitation and pest control measures can help prevent and control cockroach infestations.
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Cockroaches can spread various diseases through their droppings, saliva, and body parts. Some of the diseases that can be spread by cockroaches include:
- Salmonella: A type of food poisoning that can cause diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
- Dysentery: An inflammation of the intestines that can cause diarrhea containing blood and mucus.
- Typhoid fever: A bacterial infection that can cause high fever, weakness, stomach pain, and headache.
- Polio: A viral infection that can cause paralysis, muscle weakness, and respiratory problems.
- Leprosy: A chronic bacterial infection that can cause skin lesions, nerve damage, and muscle weakness.
- Asthma: Cockroach allergens can trigger asthma attacks in people who are sensitive to them.
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Large infestations of cockroaches may be completely hidden during the day but the marks left by cockroaches
are evident on all surfaces where they walk.
These are not marks made by regurgitation but are liquid excreta produced by cockroaches when water is readily available. - The marks are usually brown, irregular in shape, often in the form of streaks and usually muchlarger than the small black circular marks let by the housefly.
- Look for these marks near hot water pipes and near wall floor and ceiling wall junctions. They are usually most dense near cockroach harbourages.
The benefits obtained from cockroach control include:
- Prevention of loss of goodwill
Cockroaches or parts of their bodies found in food sold to the public result in loss of business and goodill. Fines may also beimposed following prosecution by environmental health departments. Publicity resulting from such prosecutions is damaging to reputable companies. - Elimination of contamination and taint
Food fouled and tainted by the characteristic odours of cockroache is unfit for human onsumption.Odours may remain even after cooking or processing. - Elimination of diseases
Cockroaches are able to carry a number of diseases injurious to man, notably nfectious Salmonella. - Property preservation
Cockroaches can cause damage to property by chewing on books, clothing, and other items. Controlling cockroaches can help protect property and prevent damage. - Improved quality of life:
Controlling cockroaches can improve the overall quality of life by reducing the stress, anxiety, and discomfort associated with living in a pest-infested environment.
- Exclusion: :Sealing cracks and crevices in walls, floors, and windows can help prevent cockroaches from entering buildings.
- Sanitation:Proper sanitation can help eliminate food and water sources that attract and sustain cockroach populations. This involves cleaning up spills and crumbs, storing food in sealed containers, and fixing leaks and other sources of moisture.
- Physical removal: Cockroaches can be physically removed by using vacuum cleaners or sticky traps.
- Chemical control: Insecticides can be used to kill cockroaches. These may be applied as sprays, baits, or dusts.
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM): IPM is an approach to pest control that combines multiple methods, such as sanitation, exclusion, physical removal, and chemical control, to achieve long-term, effective control of cockroaches.