How to Safely Kill Cockroaches?

How to Safely Kill Cockroaches ？

Cockroaches are omnivorous insects with hundreds of millions of years of evolution. There is no doubt that they are hated by countless families in long history. They are highly productive, and carry a variety of bacteria and viruses. As they often invade homes, they can spread a variety of diseases through the harmful microbes they carry.

The Way Cockroaches Spread Disease

Cockroaches spread or help spread diseases in the following ways:
1. Excrements: Cockroaches’ unhygienic feeding habits make their bodies full of viruses and bacteria. They may also easily contaminate objects and spread a variety of harmful pathogens through their excrements.
2. Saliva: Similar to their excrements, saliva from cockroaches contains a variety of pathogens since cockroaches eat a great deal of contaminated food.
3. Direct contact: Cockroaches often live in sewers, cesspits, drains, garbage bins, etc. They come into contact with lots of bacteria and viruses there. So, anything that has been rubbed or touched by cockroaches can be contaminated.

In general, humans get diseases from cockroaches in a variety of ways. People are infected mainly by touching objects that had already been touched by cockroaches before.

Bacteria and Viruses Spread by Cockroaches

Cockroaches passively transport microorganisms, including dangerous pathogens, on the surface of their bodies. Cockroaches have been linked to the spread of 33 types of bacteria, including E.coli and Salmonella, as well as vibrio cholerae, leprosy, listeria and Typhoid. Among them, cockroaches are known to spread E.coli and salmonella. These viruses can cause food poisoning or gastroenteritis. It brings chest pain, stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, etc. In rare cases, these bacteria can spread into the bloodstream, causing life-threatening infections.

Asthma

Cockroaches were first identified as the reason to cause rashes in the 1940s. Studies have found that cockroaches have protein allergens in their feces, excrements and surface of their bodies. People can easily develop allergies or asthma if the air they breathe has been contaminated with protein from cockroach excrements, vomit or skin that has fallen off. Asthma is a serious, even life-threatening, chronic respiratory disease. Asthma affects the daily life of more than 20 million Americans. According to a research, 20-60% of urban residents with asthma are sensitive to cockroach allergens. Asthma cannot be cured once and for all. Its symptoms can only be controlled with medication and environmental management of cockroach allergens.

Why are Cockroaches So Hard to Kill?

Cockroaches are arguably the most difficult of the common household pests to kill. Moreover, they are hard to kill for a number of reasons. Here are some facts we know about why cockroaches are so hard to kill:
1. Since cockroaches breathe through holes in their bodies, their heads are not necessary for breathing. It turns out that cockroaches can live for about a week without their heads. They do need them to feed, after all. The truth is that many cockroaches die from dehydration instead of the lack of food.
2. Cockroaches move so fast: Cockroaches can move at a speed up to 3 mph. In terms of body length, cockroaches can crawl about 50 times the length of their body per second. To do this, human need to run at a speed of 210 mph. They are quite sensitive to even the tiniest vibrations, which makes them difficult to be spotted. They can hide themselves in corners or crevices before they are approached and discovered.
3. Quick and frequent reproduction rate: Female cockroaches tend to have a lot of males around them. Therefore, cockroaches have a relatively higher reproduction rate. The truth than maybe shocking is that in the absence of males, female cockroaches can even reproduce through parthenogenesis. These factors can explain why cockroach infestations are so easy to occur.

Main ingredients of our products

Pyrethroids

Pyrethroids are biodegradable biosynthetic insecticides with low toxicity, high efficiency and a broad insect killing spectrum. It is the 4th generation of insecticide ingredients after organochlorine, organophosphorus and carbamate insecticides. The emerging of pyrethroids are caused by pyrethrins. Pyrethrins extracted from chrysanthemum are highly effective, low toxic and rapidly decomposable insecticide ingredients. Then, pyrethrins were discovered to have the disadvantage of being produced in very limited quantities and therefore expensive. Therefore, after World War II, scientists began to simulate pyrethrins and study how to synthesize them artificially. As a result, a variety of pyrethroids came to being. There are permethrin, bioallethrin, resmethrin, tetramethrin, phenothrin, permethrin, fenvalerate, etc. These ingredients have been shown to be more toxic to pests and less impact on humans and animals. They can remain to be effective for a longer period of time. It is of great help to the development of agriculture and the safe use of household insecticides.

Features:

1. Even a low dose of pyrethroids can achieve a good and rapid pest killing effect.
2. They are less toxic to mammals and birds, while maintain a good killing effect to chewing pests.
3. They are highly toxic to fish.

Our Cockroach Killing Products Contain Pyrethroids

1. Bottled Hot Mist

The main components of this bottled hot mist are cypermethrin at a percentage of 1.5% and Propoxur at a percentage of 1%. It has a rapid killing effect on a variety of health pests, which is suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments. When it is used, it should be applied with a hot mist machine. The liquid should be firstly poured into a hot mist machine. Then, after the solution is heated, it can be applied for spraying in a large area or in key locations such as sewer openings. Operators of this mist product must wear masks, gloves, and goggles for protection. Hands or any exposed parts of the body should be washed thoroughly immediately after the operation. When used in a sewer area, ensure that the methane that may exist inside has been completely released. Since the product is toxic to silkworms, fish, bees and livestock, it is prohibited to use it in silkworm rooms, mulberry gardens, ponds, bee farms and livestock breeding spots. Keep all persons and animals out of a room where it is used. Adequate ventilation is required before re-entering the room. For indoor use, the operator should also be careful to avoid the contamination of food and drinking water.

2. Water Emulsion

The main components of this water emulsion are permethrin and cypermethrin both at a percentage of 0.25%. The product adopts deionized water and water as the carrier, which is mild and stimulation-free. This water emulsion has an excellent elimination effect on cockroaches, mosquitoes, fleas, ants and other common household health pests. Due to its mild and irritation-free properties, it can be applied directly to beds, sofas, wardrobes and bathroom environments without cleaning after use. It is suitable for use in the presence of pregnant women and infants. In addition, it is also suitable for the bath of pets in order to remove a variety of pests.

3. Bottled Powder

The main pyrethroids contained in this insecticide powder are tetramethrin at a percentage of 0.05% and deltamethrin at 0.02%. This product can effectively kill cockroaches when it is touched by cockroaches. The killing effect can be maintained for a long period of time. This powder is easy to use and suitable for killing cockroaches in crevices and corners. After being touched by cockroaches, the pests will show symptoms of poisoning and gradually die I about 30 minutes. Since the ingredients within the powder are toxic to silkworms, it is forbidden to use it near any silkworm rooms.

4. 3% Highly Efficient Cypermethrin and Permethrin Microemulsion

The main pyrethroids of this microemulsion are tetramethrin at a percentage of 1% and cypermethrin at a percentage of 2%. The product is highly efficient, low toxic, irritation-free and residue-free. When it is used, it can be applied for both a conventional spray and an ultra-low volume spray. When applied for a conventional spray, the product needs to be diluted with 30-60 times of water. When applied for an ultra-low volume spray, it needs to be diluted with 10-20 times of water. This microemulsion is toxic to aquatic animals, bees and silkworms. Therefore, care should be taken not to pollute water, bee farms or silkworm rooms when used.

Imidacloprid

Imidacloprid is one of the most widely used insecticide ingredient in the world. It is a neonicotinoid ingredient that acts as a neurotoxin when it acts on pests. Its mode of action is similar to that of nicotine, a common ingredient in tobacco. The ingestion of imidacloprid causes the blockage of stimulation transmission in the insect’s nervous system. Such blockage will then lead to a build-up of acetylcholine in the insect. When acetylcholine builds up to a certain level, it will paralyze and kill the infected pests. Therefore, there is a lag in the effect of imidacloprid. Pests usually stop feeding within a few hours of the ingestion of this ingredient and die within 1-2 days.

Features of Imidacloprid

1. The ingredient of imidacloprid can be used to produce both liquid insecticide products and liquid gels. Therefore, it is especially suitable for killing cockroaches, ants, bed bugs and other household health pests in home environment.

2. Insecticide products containing imidacloprid can be used both indoors and outdoors, which makes it widely applicable in the production of multiple insecticide products.

3. To kill the pests on plants, the imidacloprid component in the insecticide products can be absorbed by the plants from soil and leaves. It will then gradually spread to the whole plant. Pests can die from chewing or sucking the juice of the plants containing imidacloprid.

Our Cockroach Killing and Control Products Containing Imidacloprid

1. Insecticidal Bait Powder

The main ingredient of this bait powder is imidacloprid at a percentage of 2.15%. It has a good and accurate killing effect on common health pests such as cockroaches, ants, etc. The use of the product is convenient. Taking advantage of the habit that cockroaches feed on each other, the product can realize the killing of the whole nest of cockroaches. A good killing and control effect will be realized by using this bait powder in areas where cockroaches frequently travel. It is suitable for use in bedrooms, kitchens, restaurants, stores, warehouses, hotels and other places. Care should be taken not to contaminate food, tableware and drinking water. The ingredients contained in the product are toxic to silkworms and birds. So, when this product is used, remember to avoid sing it near any silkworm rooms and bird sanctuary.

2. Glue Bait

The main ingredient of this glue bait is imidacloprid at a percentage of 2.15%. The product has an attractive aroma, which is very attractive to cockroaches and other health pests. When cockroaches have taken the bait, they will gradually die in 2 to 7 days. The product is easy to use and suitable for the application in a variety of places. This product has good moisture retention and palatability. It is suitable for kitchen, dining room, bathroom, bedroom, study, office and other places. When it is applied, avoid contact with pregnant or nursing women or children. Avoid direct sunlight when storing. The ingredients contained in this product are toxic to silkworms and birds. So, it cannot be used in silkworm rooms or bird sanctuaries.

About Safe-killer

Safe-killer is a professional manufacturer and supplier of insecticides and pest control equipment. It integrates research, development, production and international trade. Our product development aims at efficiency, environmental protection, safety and ease of use. Our insecticide products contain pyrethroids, imidacloprid, and indoxacarb. Pyrethroids such as tetramethrin, permethrin and bifenthrin are widely used in our products, as well as high efficiency and low toxicity insecticides such as Imidacloprid and Indoxacarb. They are effective in killing and controlling pests in many indoor and outdoor environments such as homes, offices, restaurants, food processing enterprises, building facilities and gardens. Our pest control equipment makes full use of solar energy, ultraviolet, high-frequency current and other methods to attract, kill and centrally dispose pests in a variety of environments. They include Bug Zappers & Light Traps, Yellow Sticky Glue Traps, Humane & Live Animal Traps, and Reusable Ranch Fly Traps. These products can be widely used for pest killing and control in agriculture, forestry, vegetable planting, tobacco, storage, brewing, garden, orchard, urban greening, aquaculture and other industries and fields.

We have a production factory with modern and multi-functional production line with a history over 30 years. We can ensure the high quality of our products through a strict quality control system. In addition, our self-owned production factory also helps to make our products more competitive at a better pricing level. In recent years, our products have been well received by more and more foreign purchasers. We pay close attention to pest situations and the emergence of new pest species around the world. By enriching our product range with our technical strength, we have continuously been providing high-quality, efficient and safe pest killing solutions to purchasers around the world. In the future, more insecticide products and pest control equipment will be online.

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