6-8 Prevention of Lice and Cockroaches Flashcards
How many different types of lice are there?
3 different types
What is Pediculus Humanus Humanus?
- Body louse
- attaches nit to clothing and undergarments
What is pediculus Humanus Capitis?
- Head Louse
- The egg of the head louse is cemented to the hair
What is Phthirus pubis?
- Crab louse
- usually found on the hairs in the pubic, anal regions and eyebrows
- Can be located in other hairy parts of the body
What is the course of treatment for lice?
- Insecticidal ointment/shampoo (Elimite/ permethrin)
- Wash clothing and all linens at 100 F
- Wash all brushes and combs with hot soap and water
What are some distinguishing characteristics of the German cockroach?
- 15 mm
- Two longitudal dark stripes near head (LT bars)
How many egg capsules does a female German cockroach produce in a lifetime? How many eggs does an egg capsule contain?
- 6 capsules
- 50 eggs
What are the german cockroaches habits?
- Found especially in food service areas
- Need food, water, harborage and warmth
What are some characteristics of the brown banded cockroach?
- less than 15mm
- 2 yellow cross bands near the base of the adult wings.
- 2 transverse yellow bands on nymphs
How many egg capsules does a female brown banded cockroach produce in a lifetime? How many eggs does an egg capsule contain?
- 10 capsules
- 15 eggs
What are some habits of the brown banded cockroach?
- Prefers living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms.
- Common in hotels and motels
- Not considered a food service species
What are some characteristics of the American cockroach?
- 35 mm
- Yellow posterior border strip behind head.
How many egg capsules does a female American cockroach produce in a lifetime? How many eggs does an egg capsule contain?
- 34 capsules
- 15 eggs
What are some habits of the American cockroach?
- Filthy habits
- potential dangerous disease vector
What is the most important control method when talking about cockroaches?
- Sanitation is the most important non chemical measure
