COCKROACHES: The species of the order Blattodea most commonly found in residential areas are represented by two types: Blattella germanica (German cockroach) and Blatta orientalis (Oriental cockroach). Their activity period is mainly at night, except in cases of overpopulation, when they may be seen during the day due to a lack of food and space. In residential and commercial properties, they typically inhabit kitchens and bathrooms, where they can easily access essential sources of moisture and food. Overpopulation leads to hygiene deterioration and poses a health risk.
Before pest control treatment, it is necessary to prepare the infested space to ensure that the “Ciklonizacija” professionals perform the most effective treatment:
- Clear all edges and corners of rooms so that the movement paths of cockroaches in the apartment, hallways, and storage areas can be treated;
- Since areas where food is prepared and stored are most attractive to cockroaches due to food and moisture sources, it is essential to prepare accordingly before treatment. Remove all items such as food, dishes, tea, or spices from countertops and other food preparation surfaces to allow the pest control contact treatment to be applied to the tiles above kitchen workspaces and the sink;
- Ensure access around the sink and refrigerator so that contact treatments can be applied;
- Move kitchen work units away from the wall so that treatment can be applied to areas where cockroaches spend most of their time.
Cockroach extermination is conducted using contact sprays. The treatment is applied along edges and corners of the premises where cockroaches most frequently travel. The insecticidal products used by “Ciklonizacija” are registered and have the necessary safety documentation. They are safe for household residents during and after the treatment. The products work on contact: when crawling insects pass over the treated area, they pick up the insecticide with their legs and the ventral (lower) surface of their abdomen. Cockroaches ingest the poison when they clean their legs, which is a natural behavior for most insects. Treated zones, edges, and corners should not be wiped with wet cleaning methods for 14 to 21 days after treatment, in accordance with the manufacturer’s prescribed action. Vacuuming and dry cleaning methods will not affect treatment effectiveness. After the pest control treatment, it is necessary to clean food preparation surfaces such as countertops or kitchen tables.
For maximum efficiency in apartment buildings, it is recommended that all units, hallways, basements, and storage areas be treated to prevent insects from migrating to untreated areas.
ANTS: The species Monomorium pharaonis (pharaoh ant) and Lasius niger (black ant) frequently inhabit residential spaces. Since their colonies are often hidden in wall cracks, wooden structures, beneath floorboards, and other hard-to-reach places, their control requires persistent and effective treatment. To maximize the effectiveness of ant extermination, detailed preparation of the space is necessary before treatment.
Preparation before treatment includes:
- Clearing all edges and corners of rooms to allow treatment of ant movement pathways in the apartment, hallways, and storage areas;
- Since food storage and preparation areas are highly attractive to ants, proper preparation is essential before treatment. Remove all items such as food, dishes, tea, and spices from countertops and surfaces where food is prepared to allow pest control agents to be applied to tiles above kitchen workspaces and the sink;
- Ensure access around the sink and refrigerator so that insecticides can be applied.
For the ant extermination treatment to be effective, “Ciklonizacija” recommends that the entire apartment be treated to prevent ants from migrating to untreated areas. The insecticidal products are applied along edges, corners, and around kitchen furniture, window and door frames, and cabinets in three dimensions to create a protective insecticidal barrier and ensure efficient treatment in accordance with ant behavior.
The insecticides used by “Ciklonizacija” are registered and have all necessary safety documentation. They are safe for residents during and after treatment. The products work on contact: when crawling insects pass over the treated area, they pick up the insecticide with their legs and the ventral (lower) surface of their abdomen. The poison is ingested when ants clean their legs, which is an instinctive behavior. Treated zones, edges, and corners should not be wiped with wet cleaning methods for 14 to 21 days after treatment to ensure the full effect of the insecticide. Vacuuming and dry cleaning will not affect treatment efficiency. After pest control treatment, food preparation surfaces must be cleaned.
For maximum efficiency in apartment buildings, it is recommended that all units, hallways, basements, and storage areas be treated to prevent ants from migrating to untreated areas.
BEDBUGS: Bedbugs (Cimex lectularius) are parasitic insects that feed on the blood of their hosts in all stages of their life cycle (larvae and adults). They are active at night when they feed, which is necessary for their reproduction. Bedbug bites cause redness and often severe skin irritation resulting in itching. Female bedbugs lay up to five eggs per day, usually in hidden areas of mattresses or bedding. They typically infest apartments when people unknowingly transport them on clothing and luggage from infested areas such as hotels, hostels, buses, trains, or second-hand clothing of unknown origin.
Bedbug control treatments are conducted after thorough preparation, and specific steps must be taken after treatment in residential areas:
- Before treatment: Thoroughly vacuum the entire infested area, including carpets, rugs, baseboards, electrical outlets, armchairs, mattresses, sofas, and bed storage boxes. Immediately remove the vacuum cleaner contents from the apartment. Seal the vacuum cleaner in a garbage bag and spray it with an available insecticide (e.g., Raid or similar). Tie the garbage bag securely and leave the treated vacuum cleaner sealed. Steam cleaning of the entire space and bedding is recommended, as bedbugs are sensitive to high temperatures.
- During treatment: “Ciklonizacija” professionals thoroughly treat the apartment with contact insecticides and activate a fumigation gas. The space is then hermetically sealed and marked with a safety notice. Before activating the fumigation gas, residents and pets must leave the apartment for at least four hours. After the gas has taken effect, the technician ventilates the space and inspects it.
- After treatment: Thoroughly vacuum the entire space, including carpets, rugs, baseboards, electrical outlets, armchairs, mattresses, sofas, and bed storage boxes. Immediately remove the vacuum cleaner contents from the apartment. Seal the vacuum cleaner in a garbage bag and spray it with an available insecticide. Tie the garbage bag securely and leave the treated vacuum cleaner sealed. Steam cleaning of the entire space and bedding is recommended, as bedbugs are sensitive to high temperatures. Wash clothing and bedding in hot water.
Bedbugs tend to hide in mattresses and bed frames, but also in other well-concealed areas, making multiple treatments often necessary. Effective bedbug extermination requires persistence and consistency in all three steps outlined above!