Control Of Ctenolepisma Longicaudata (Zygentoma: Lepismatidae) Using Bait

The increasing prevalence of the nuisance pest Ctenolepisma longicaudata has demanded an assessment of the tools for control and elimination that are available to the pest control industry. A single application of a commercially available cockroach bait containing 1% Clothianidin at a dose rate of 0.1 to 0.2 g/treated m2
showed a 100% reduction of the visible grey silverfish population and 93% reduction in trap catches after 63 days. This study demonstrates the suitability of the chosen bait matrix and active ingredient. In addition, we identified the need for a thorough and detailed inspection to identify the most promising locations for bait placement. Baiting techniques also differ from cockroach baiting, as many small bait spot are required to be
delivered to the preferred hiding places to increase the chances of contact.