6.8 Prevention of Lice and Cockroaches

Question 1

Pediculus Humanus Humanus

Answer 1

Body louse

• other than head and neck
• attaches to clothing

Question 2

Pediculus Humanus Capitis

Answer 2

Head louse

• head and neck
• can be in other areas

Question 3

Phthirus Pubis

Answer 3

Crab Louse

- Pubic, anal and eyebrows

Question 4

control methods for lice

Answer 4

insecticidal ointments/shampoos - elimite (permethrin)
Wash all clothing at 100F
Wash all combs/brushes

Question 5

German cockroach

Answer 5

most common
straw colored
15mm in size
two longitudinal dark stripes
females produce 6 egg capsules (50 eggs each)
Habits - indoor species, food service places

Question 6

Brown Banded Cockroach

Answer 6

Lighter in color
less than 15 mm long
two yellow cross bands, two transverse light bands on dorsal surface
females 10 capsules (15 eggs each)
habits - living rooms, dining rooms and bedrooms
hotels and motels
not considered food service area species

Question 7

American Cockroach

Answer 7

Dark reddish brown
35mm long
yellow posterior border strip
females - 34 capsules (15 eggs each)
Habits - FILTHY habits, dangerous disease vector