6.8 Prevention of Lice and Cockroaches

Question 1

Which type of Lice attach to hair on the body?

Answer 1

1. Head Louse

2. Crab Louse

Question 2

What type of Lice attaches to clothing?

Answer 2

Body louse

Question 3

What is the treatment for Lice?

Answer 3

1. Insecticidal ointment/shampoos such as Elimite (Permethrin)
2. Wash all clothing and linens at 100 degrees F

Question 4

What does a German cockroach look like?

Answer 4

1. Tan or straw colored

2. Two longitudinal dark stripes near the head (LT Bars)

Question 5

How are brown banded cockroaches ldentified?

Answer 5

1. Less than 15 mm long

2. Two yellow cross bands on the adult wings and two transverse light bands on the dorsal surface

Question 6

How is the American Cockroach identified?

Answer 6

1. Dark Reddish brown
2. 35 mm long
3. Anterior dorsal plate behind the head and conspicuous yellow posterior

Question 7

What are the steps for surveillance and chemical control of cockroaches?

Answer 7

1. Visual inspection for cockroach harborages
2. Survey every 2 weeks
3. Use cockroach sticky traps to survey