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Urban pest
Ants
Commonly found at: Houses area, hospital
Ants as pests: Annoying pests, carry pathogens like Salmonella sp., E. coli Commonly found at: Houses, hospitals
Cockroaches
Commonly found at: Commercial buildings, apartment blocks and large terrace buildings.
Live in cracks and crevices.
Cockroach as vectors: Vectors of disease like dysentry, gastro-enteritis, typhoid and poliomyelitis
Cultural control: Maintaining hygiene of an area Chemical control: Insecticiadal bait stations and gels. Spray treatment
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Mosquitoes
Commonly found at: Water
Feed: Nectar (male and female), blood (female)
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Termites
Sign of termite infestation:
-Mud-looking on wooden surfaces -Wings
-Actual termites
-Termite tubes
-Sawdust
-Small holes on wood surface
-Paint bubbles
Control: Pesticide Treatments, non pesticide treatments, spot applications, baiting systems pre-treatments
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