Battle Against Roaches

Cockroaches are a household nuisance that cause significant health hazards, especially in urban and suburban areas. These six-legged invaders have become a nightmare in the Kathmandu Valley and other places, infesting warm, dark, and moist environments and invading kitchens, restaurants, bathrooms, wardrobes, basements, drains, and even electronic appliances. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has identified cockroaches as carriers of numerous disease-causing organisms. These insects contribute significantly to the spread of various illnesses. For example, their presence is strongly linked to food poisoning vectors for diarrhoeal diseases, such as dysentery and typhoid fever.