The German cockroach is the most common cockroach species in houses, apartments, restaurants, hotels and other institutions in the United States. The German roach’s can occur in numbers upwards of 1000. The female carries her egg capsule protruding from the rear of her abdomen until the eggs are ready to hatch. Females produce 4-8 egg capsules, each with 30-40 eggs; The German roach is distinguished by having 2 black longitudinal stripes on the head, or pronotum.

The technology of pest control products has switched to an integrated pest management like baiting, dusting, and the use of insect growth regulators and pheromone traps against the German roach, instead of just using a residual or contact insecticide all over the baseboards. Infestations are generally found in kitchens and bathrooms, but can inhabit other areas if the population is heavy. The repellent effect of insecticides can cause them to run to other places they would not normally go.

The first step in treating for German roaches is to find where they are located and flush them out with a contact aerosol (PT 565 Plus XLO, CB-80). This is facilitated with the use of a flashlight and the ability to look in all the cracks and crevices. An aerosol with a residual (CB-80 Extra Contact Aerosol) can be applied here, and is very effective, but you must wait 10 days before application of a bait. Spraying a residual insecticide (Demon WP Insecticide, Cy-Kick CS Insecticide, Cynoff WP Insecticide, Intruder HPX Contact Insecticide) along the baseboards and edges of cabinets and appliances and counters will prevent the roaches from running too far after they are flushed. After finding where the roaches are hiding, then application of a bait, Maxforce FC Roach Gel Bait, into the area where they just came from is key. Getting the bait as far back into the crack as possible will ensure good control.

Areas to inspect and apply bait are as follows:

1. In stored paper bags and boxes.
2. Under and around the base of the refrigerator.
3. Behind anything hanging on the wall… pictures, clocks, posters, etc.
4. Behind, next to, and under the stove.
5. In the corners up under the sink and other cabinets.
6. Around pipes, cords, and cables that come out of the wall.
7. Behind and under bathroom fixtures.
8. Behind the medicine cabinet and vanity.
9. In any cracks or crevices around shelves or wood trim; behind counters and cabinets
10. Along all plumbing lines.
11. In, under and around all electric appliances including refrigerators, dishwashers, washers and dryers, microwaves, coffee pots, TVs, radios and computers.
12. On the bottom of drawers.
13. Any other suspected roach harborage site.

After bait is applied, the use of an insect growth regulator (Gentrol Aerosol IGR, Gentrol Point Source IGR) will sterilize any surviving roaches and prevent the formation of new offspring. These growth regulators are essential for achieving long term control.

It is very important not to use any insecticides after the baiting program begins. The insecticides contaminate the bait, making it unappetizing for the roaches to eat. For a house, two thorough applications, about 3 weeks apart, should completely rid a stand-a-lone house from a roach population.

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Safe pest control products are something that everyone should be concerned about. The utmost consideration for safety is needed for pest control. That is the safety of plants, animals and humans.

Safe pest control can be accomplished in many ways. Some of these ways include using chemicals and others do not. Let us say that you are trying to grow an organic vegetable garden. You really do not want to use chemicals because they would defeat the purpose and taint the vegetables with chemicals.

Here are a few things you might do for pest control with an organic garden.

1. When working your garden try picking grubs off by hand, creating barriers and traps and plugging holes. Snails can be found hiding in damp places under rocks and towards the base of those plants with strap like foliage.

2. Use natural biological pest control, like a bowl of water. Encourage predatory insects such as green lacewings and dragonflies to feed on aphids and other pests that attack your plants. Dragonflies especially will hover around water. Use bacterial insecticides such as bacillus thuringiensis against caterpillars.

3. Use chemical pest control as a last resort. You can find the ingredients for many recipes of organic pest control methods in your own kitchen cupboards. If you need to use chemicals try to find the least toxic. These include insecticidal soaps, horticultural oils, dehydrating dusts, etc.

Alternative pest control recipes:

Against Green Aphids and Mites - Mix 1 tablespoon of liquid soap and a cup of vegetable oil. Dilute a teaspoon of this solution in a cup of water and spray on aphids and mites. They will not be able to read with this solution and die.

Against Cockroaches - Dusts of boric acid can be applied in cracks or where they come into the home. Bay leaves on pantry shelves could also help in warding off these ugly critters.

Against ants - Used, boiled over coffee grounds. Once dry, spread them along the line of ants. They will take it back to their nests and it will act like arsenic and kill them.

No matter what insects you are targeting, make sure you use the chemicals that are specifically for them. As a last resort, you can always go back to using ant bait or roach killer if everything else fails.

Or How Not to Terrorize Your Cat

Pet shipping and your cat is not a good match! A cat is turned into their owners’ mood and their environment. A change in either of these can make a cat very nervous. A nervous cat can be a dangerous thing. Thankfully, there are a few things you can do to prepare your cat for travel.

First, you will need to purchase a travel crate for your cat. You should purchase this about 2-3 weeks before it your planned trip. Let your cat become accustomed to it. To help your cat become accustomed you might put treats and it, a piece of your clothing or toys to help it learn that it is not something to be afraid of. You might also put the crate in a favorite sleeping area with a comfortable and tempting bed inside the crate. Just do not close the cat into the crate yet. It is better to leave the door open to allow your cat to explore it. Hopefully, the cat will discover that it is a nice place to take a nap.

Because cats are so attuned to their environment and are insensitive to change they may try to hide somewhere outside. This is because their instinct is telling them to find a new home. You will need to keep your cat indoors to prevent this. This may be difficult when the movers are working in your home because doors are often left open a convenience. You may need to put your cat in the bathroom.

A professional pet transportation service will usually pick up your cat for you before you move. You want to be as happy and carefree as you can to convey a sense of competence to your cat. Make the separation simple and short. You do not want a lengthy emotional departure that will cause your cat unnecessary anxiety.

Be extremely careful on the pickup day. Cats seem to know what is going on and will attempt to leave the house. Again, put your cat in your bathroom with the crate. This will make it easier to put your cat into the crate when the pet transportation service arrives. You will also need to remove food and water for hours prior to that pickup. So that your cat will have something to eat during transportation, you should put together 2 meals in separate plastic bags. This will make sure that your cat has food in case your trip is delayed. You might also include pet bedding that smells of home to help alleviate anxiety during the trip.

Once your cat arrives at your new home make sure that you have on your rear doors close before you release the them. It is also recommended that you keep them in the house for about a week until they become orientated to their new home. Go about your normal routine to let your cat know that everything is okay. Your cat may not eat at first because they need time to adjust. So allow your cat roam around and show them where their food and water and litter pan are located.

That shipping is highly recommended for those who are traveling across country or internationally for the safety of their pets. Any professional cat or dog shipping service will give you this information before transportation; all you have to do is ask.

You can usually find your fleas outside in cool, shaded areas close to moisture. Those places usually include under shrubs, trees, bear areas of ground etc. You usually will not find them in open sunny grassy areas. And because your dog will usually go outside to do his duty you will usually find fleas in his pet bed.

You need to attack the outdoor fleas by performing a thorough spraying with plenty of water and a pest treatment such as Talstar PL Granule or Talstar One Insecticide or Tengard SFR One-Shot Liquid Termiticide/Insecticide. These chemicals not only kill fleas but they also kill ticks, ants, roaches, spiders and most any other bug. You need to make sure that you spray the dog bed as well as any other place your dog sleeps or rests. You should also pay close attention to any doghouses or dog crates you may have as well as area around them.

You might also consider a growth regulator added to your spray, which will cause immature fleas to die and prevent eggs from hatching and completing her life cycle. This combination will achieve a complete control system that attacks adults, immature fleas and prevents the existing eggs from hatching. There are many pest control products are available. I would recommend that you use Precor IGR as the growth regulator.

Many pet owners now have a room separate from the rest of the house for their pet. It would be a good idea to use Pro Control Total Release Fogger, which will control the immature fleas and stop the egg hatching process in that particular room and any pet beds that are there. Just remember to spray the doghouse and dog beds outside as well. So many owners forget this when they spray the yard.

Do you know what you need to do to transport your dog from one country to another or even from one state to another? Most people would just put their pet in their car and hitch up the U-Haul trailer and drive. But sometimes moving is not that simple.

That is where a pet transportation specialist comes in. Pet shipping should be done with careful planning and preparation. There are laws and regulations that should be part of the preparation and planning. As an owner you need to be aware and understand the applicable laws and regulations regarding your dog transportation.

You also what your dog to get the special treatment that it deserves during that transportation. Many transportation companies, like Animal Land, will provide your pet with a crate for transportation. But you can purchase your own kennel or transportation if you would. If you do purchase your own you want to make sure that they are comfortable and safe for traveling. Make sure that it is sturdy and strong and that the size is proper to fit your dog. This ensures that your dog’s movement will not be hampered when it wants to turn around or roll.

There are many animal transportation services so you should not have a problem finding one that is skilled and experienced in handling dogs or any pet transportation. In fact, they would take care of all the necessary documentation and handling processes that are needed to get your pet to your destination. You also want to make sure they are properly licensed by the USDA to transport animals. Yes, the USDA does more than regulate the beef that you eat.

Using an animal transportation service also takes the worry out of your vacation for your move where your pet is concerned. The only part that you need to worry about is all the preparation before your pet starts his/her trip.

You will need to arrange for a qualified veterinarian to do a physical examination and administer any necessary vaccinations that might be required for overseas travel. Make sure that you get a vaccination certificate and a health certificate. You might also wish to ask for referrals to any veterinarians that might be along the route that you are taking just in case one is needed. If your pet needs medication, you also need to make sure that you there is enough available for journey. You also want to make sure that the transportation service has detailed health information concerning the medication.

You will also need to check the laws and regulations that might apply along your route and at your final destination. In the US the laws differ slightly between states but you might want to check on them anyway. In most cases in the US this is handled by each state’s Department of Agriculture.

You also want to be able to identify your pet at the final destination. So make sure that you have a picture and your pet has an identification tag with complete contact information and address. On the off chance that your pet is lost you will need these as well. For long-distance traveling I would definitely suggest leaving the transportation of your pet to the professionals to avoid stress and problems.