Roaches: Ugly and Bad for Your Health, Too
Raleigh, N.C. - Most people think of cockroaches as dirty, nasty, creepy bugs. And according to a recent study by the National Pest Management Association, only 10% of homeowners think they're a threat. Think again:
- One in five children in the U.S. is allergic to cockroaches. Experts believe exposure to those allergens can cause childhood asthma and trigger attacks, which, in addition to causing wheezing, can contribute to sleepless nights, missed school, and increased doctor visits and hospitalizations.
- Cockroaches can carry up to 50 known pathogens, including pneumonia, food poisoning, salmonella, E.coli and typhoid.
- There are more than 50 species of cockroaches found in the U.S., and the females of some can produce 300-400 offspring in their lifetimes.
Cockroaches will find their way into your house in search of food and moisture - and just because you keep a tidy home doesn't mean you'll be roach-free.
"A common belief is that cockroaches only like crumbs or trash, but they'll nest anywhere they find warmth, food and water," says Bayer Advanced entomologist, Ken Kukorowski, Ph.D. "Kitchens, bathrooms, utility rooms - anywhere there are sweating pipes, warmth and food is a potential home for them."
Cockroaches also eat paint, wallpaper paste and book bindings. They can fit through cracks the width of a quarter, and once inside, they'll hide in crevices, cardboard boxes, newspapers and grocery bags.
To make your home less inviting to cockroaches, keep food in sealed containers and always clean up spills and crumbs. Don't let clutter pile up on shelves or in drawers or closets, especially newspapers or shopping bags. Fill in cracks around your house, seal openings near pipes and remove chipped paint and loose wallpaper and plaster. Fix water leaks inside your home and minimize condensation on pipes or toilet tanks.
There are other control measures that are effective, such as bait stations or aerosol sprays, but bait stations must be carefully positioned away from children and pets, and sprays can be smelly and messy.
Now there's a new alternative, Bayer Advanced™ Dual Action Roach Killer Power Pen™ Ready-To-Use that attracts and kills roaches for months with a single application. With its patented Power Pen, application is easier than ever before, even for people with arthritis. Simply press the push-button, and the Power Pen dispenses the clean white gel in corners, cracks or crevices. It's also economical - one pen is the equivalent of two or more aerosol sprays, and can protect an entire house.
About Bayer Advanced
Bayer Advanced lawn and garden products are created by Bayer Environmental Science, a business unit of Bayer CropScience LP and part of the Bayer AG family, a Fortune Global 500 company that makes such well-known brands as Bayer Aspirin, Aleve® and Alka-® Research Triangle Park, NC, is the business headquarters of the company''s NAFTA Region. Kansas City, MO, is the company''s core technology center. The global headquarters of Bayer CropScience is located in Monheim, Germany.
Bayer Advanced products deliver Better Science. Better Results.™ and carry a money-back guarantee. They are available at major retailers and independent garden shops across the United States. You can learn more by visiting www.bayeradvanced.com or by calling 1-877-BAYERAG.
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