PRECAUTIONS 



Most cockroach insecticides are poisonous to man and ani- 

 mals, but they are safe to use if you follow a few simple pre- 

 cautions. 



Heed all precautions on the container label. 



Keep insecticides out of reach of children and pets. 



Do not contaminate food, dishes, or utensils while applying 

 insecticides. 



Do not apply oil sprays where they could be ignited by a 

 flame (for example, the flame of a pilot light) or by electric 

 sparks. 



Avoid unnecessary exposure to insecticides when handling 

 them. During prolonged handling, it may be desirable to use 

 a respirator. 



Do not use malathion, lindane, Diazinon, chlordane, or 

 dieldrin to treat an entire room. Restrict the use of these 

 insecticides to places where roaches run or hide. 



High dosages of aerosol may be irritating. Keep people and 

 pets out of the treated room for about an hour after the aerosol 

 has been applied. 



Wash all exposed parts of the body with soap and water after 

 applying an insecticide. 



reach with a spray and onto sur- 

 faces where roaches run. A light, 

 uniform film is sufficient. Repeat 

 when moisture causes the dust to 



cake. 



Placing a band of dust on the 

 floor around the edges of a room is 

 not an adequate treatment. Many 

 roaches may be able to go from 

 their hiding places to sources of 

 food and water without crossing 

 the band of dust. 



Aerosol 



Direct the aerosol into the cock- 

 roaches' hiding places. It will 

 cause them to run into the open, 

 where they may be exposed to 

 enough insecticide to kill them. 

 Better results will be obtained if 



all openings are closed to prevent 

 the cockroaches from escaping 

 from the room. 



Places to treat 



For best results, apply insecti- 

 cides to places where cockroaches 

 hide. 



To find the hiding places, enter 

 a dark room quietly, turn on the 

 lights, and watch where the cock- 

 roaches run. 

 They may hide- 

 Around the kitchen sink and 



drainboard. 

 In cracks around or underneath 

 cupboards and cabinets, or in- 

 side them— especially in upper 

 corners. 



