Cockroaches have been present in the world for over 400 million years, with more than 4,000 recorded species. Less than 1% of them are considered urban pests, but they are enough to cause discomfort and pose health risks.
They are omnivorous insects (they eat a wide variety of foods). They are easily attracted to sweets, fatty foods, and foods of animal origin. They can live up to one month without eating, one week without water, and even weeks without their head.
With nocturnal habits, they hide in cracks, crevices, and warm, humid places. They are commonly found in kitchens, drains, sewers, and behind furniture.
They are also vectors of diseases such as dysentery, gastroenteritis, poliomyelitis, and salmonella, as they spread microorganisms across the surfaces they walk on.
Types of urban cockroaches
Small cockroaches
The Blatella germanica, or German cockroach, measures up to 1.5 cm and has a high reproductive capacity. Each female lays 3 to 6 oothecae (egg capsules), with 30 to 50 eggs each.
It prefers places with food and moisture, such as kitchens, restaurants, hospitals, and storage areas.
Large cockroaches
The Periplaneta americana, or sewer cockroach, can reach up to 5 cm. It lives for 6 to 9 months, lays oothecae with 8 to 14 eggs, and prefers sewers, pipes, attics, and grease traps.
It is brown with a yellow shield on the head, and can fly in warm environments.
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JIMO products against cockroaches
JIMO offers effective solutions for cockroach control in domestic and commercial environments:
- JIMO Dedetizador: Aerosol with direct application in cracks and baseboards. Long-lasting action against cockroaches.
- JIMO Gás Fumigante: Ideal for enclosed environments. The smoke penetrates hard-to-reach areas and eliminates infestations.
- JIMO Mata-Baratas Aerossol: Immediate action upon contact with the insect. Practical application in areas with the presence or passage of cockroaches.
- Jimo Anti-Inset Aerossol and Jimo Anti-Inset Aerossol Dry Jet: multi-insecticides effective against cockroaches, mosquitoes, flies, and household ants.
- Jimo Inseticida em pó: powder product indicated for ants, fleas, moths, and cockroaches.
Practical solutions for your home
JIMO offers products developed to make your daily life easier, with options for different types of application, insects/pests, surfaces, and environments.
