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BLATTELLA GERMANICA
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Widespread distribution in temperate
climates. Generally a pest of warm indoor environments, and in particular, galleys,
kitchens and institutional heating systems. Its common name "Steamfly" is
said to originate from it's frequent infestation of ships engine rooms. |
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This dictyopteran pest is the major cockroach
species in Europe and North America. Highly versatile and cosmopolitan, it's small
body size and breeding strategies make it a highly successful pest. Large
institutions e.g. hospitals, hotels, prisons are particularly at risk. |
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Biology |
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Control |
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As with all cockroaches, the female produces an
egg case or ootheca which contains a number of eggs. This species produces up to 30
eggs per ootheca, and carries it until hatch. Nocturnal in foraging behaviour, they
are omnivorous and will eat any organic matter including human waste products and even
wallpaper paste. |
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As with all cockroach control programmes, an
integrated approach involving the use of monitoring traps, insecticidal baits and well
targeted use of contact insecticides where appropriate is recommended. Night time
inspections may be necessary in difficult to control infestation situations in order to
identify key harbourage areas. Harbourage denial and proofing are also effective |
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