Large or small insects are frequent guests in the kitchen. They feed on table scraps and are also found in groceries and fruits. A small problem can develop into a real disaster. It is important to get rid of uninvited guests, because they cause inconvenience and spread various infections.
Cockroaches
Cockroaches are omnivorous insects that carry many dangerous diseases.
Damage caused by cockroaches:
- cause allergic reactions;
- carry worm eggs;
- damage human skin at the time of the bite;
- carry bacteria from basements where rats run;
- cause dysentery, pneumonia, meningitis, salmonellosis.
Pests should be eliminated in several stages. The first step is to do some general cleaning. It is important to hide all edible products in an inaccessible place, wash the floors daily, and keep cockroaches away from water. If the measures taken do not produce a positive effect, then it is necessary to use insecticides, which come in the form of an aerosol or gel.
Bugs
The appearance of the pests is small brown insects. Eggs and larvae of bugs reduce the nutritional value of products and can lead to allergic reactions. In addition, pests often cause asthma exacerbation.
Sources of infection:
- from a grocery store (even sealed packaging can contain pests);
- through the ventilation openings of neighbors;
- through textiles and wooden surfaces (it is important to wash towels well; wooden kitchen utensils should be placed in the freezer for several hours).
It is better to throw away contaminated products. The next step is to disinfect all drawers and cabinets in the kitchen (using a vinegar solution). A preventative measure against bugs is to place cloves of garlic and bay leaves in boxes.
Ants
There may be black or pharaoh ants in the house. Damage from insects:
- They carry pathogens from toilets with their paws.
- They cause the development of fungus and mold, which can lead to problems with the respiratory system.
- Provide storage areas for garbage near food.
The most common method of control is the use of boric acid. It is used in combination with mashed potatoes. The mixture is highly effective. Ants can also be defeated using yeast and jam. An equally effective method is wiping ant trails with garlic. The method allows you to block access to cabinets containing food products.
Names of insecticides: Globol, Combat, Raptor. The remedies should be used if traditional methods have not brought a positive result.
Moth in cereals
Ways the pest can enter the kitchen:
- with food from the store;
- can fly through an open window;
- from neighbors through ventilation.
Danger to humans:
- allergic reactions;
- digestive disorders;
- decrease in the body's immune forces;
- intoxication.
Initially, the moths appear as white larvae. Then adult insects appear.Next, the individuals lay eggs in food products, and the entire cycle begins anew.
Initially, you should get rid of the contaminated cereal. The next step is to disinfect the kitchen. The problem is that strong toxic substances cannot be used. It is better to use the safest insecticides.
Midges on fruit
The official name is Drosophila. Appearance: Small flying insects. They appear most often in the summer.
The habitat of the fruit midge is garbage cans and sewers. Drosophila are a source of infectious intestinal diseases, so pest control is very important.
Insects are attracted to rotten fruit, so you should constantly check the fruit in your kitchen. Even slightly damaged specimens should be thrown away, this will help avoid the appearance of many midges.
A way to control pests is to create a bottle trap. It is necessary to place several spoiled fruits in the container. After the midges fall into the trap, all that remains is to close the bottle.
It is important to keep your kitchen tidy at all times. This will prevent the appearance of various insects.
