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Strong
fliers, readily fly.
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Because of the difficulty in separating dead _ cockroaches, suspect cockroach identifi- cations should be confirmed by an expert.
Asian and German
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In the laboratory, will readily mate with _ cockroaches.
German
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Asian and German are separated by their _ differences.
behavioral
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Adults readily take _ when disturbed, even during the daytime.
flight
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They have the habit of hitchhiking in/on _ vehicles coming from infested campgrounds.
campers and recreational
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Outdoors, they are typically found in shaded areas with
mulch, compost, thick grass, and/or abundant litter, such as landscaped areas and gardens.
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In damp areas with _ populations can exceed 250,000/acre (0.4 ha).
heavy leaf litter
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Here they can be heard rustling through the ground litter, but one must look carefully to determine that it is the Asian cock- roach moving because they
blend into the surroundings.
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They have been observed feeding on
aphid (plantlice) honeydew on citrus trees, flowers, and garden and commercial crops of lettuce, cabbage, strawberries, roses, etc.
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They are frequently found in
potted plants in nurseries.
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At night they are attracted to
lights, light reflected from pale surfaces, and windows.
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As lights are turned off in one room and on in another, these cockroaches
move with the light
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people sometimes think they are being followed and/or attacked because
Asians follow light
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indoor pesticide applications are ineffective because
only a few cockroaches enter a structure each night,
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Outside, _ applied to infested grass or ground litter areas are very effective in reducing the local population.
scatter baits
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the area where these cockroaches are breeding may
not be on a customer's property but on the adjacent property or beyond.
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effective control should involve
area- wide/governmental control efforts as opposed to individual property owner efforts.
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can reduce an infestation by keeping the
lawn closely mowed and eliminating ground litter, including mulch, to reduce breeding areas.
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Exclusion techniques should be used on the structure itself and include
caulking, screening, tight-fitting doors, etc.
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Outdoor light bulbs should be changed to
yellow or sodium vapor and on-building lights should be changed to off-building locations to reduce attractiveness.
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The use of _ near windows and doors should be kept to a minimum and drapes and/or shades should be kept closed at night.
indoor lights
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