When the weather becomes warmer in the early spring through summer, insects are more likely to appear. It depends on the surrounding area and in some cases, insects may invade indoors. If you see them indoors, we ask the tenants to control insects using insect repellents and insecticides.

*When using "smoke-type" insecticides, the fire alarm may go off.

When using this kind of product, please cover the alarm with a plastic bag (some insecticides include the bags), and read the product’s instruction carefully.

■Examples of insect (pest) control

●Cockroaches

Cockroaches love warm, moist places. They are omnivorous and bite on things such as book glue and plastic bags. Garbage and leftovers should be disposed, and food should be stored in solid containers. Please clean inside and under the sink, around the cooktop and cooking stove regularly.

*There are commercially available insecticides that can be placed on the floor. They are expected to be effective in repelling cockroaches by taken the poison back to the nest.

● Ants

Ants are attracted to scraps of fruits and snacks that emit a sweet aroma, as well as bags and containers after eating.

Do not leave food, condiments, etc. unpacked for long periods of time, and be sure to clean up spilled beverage and snack scraps frequently.

If you see large number of ants, try a commercial insecticide for your application.

*There are commercially available insecticides that can be placed on the floor. They are expected to be effective in repelling ants by taken the poison back to the nest.

●Millipede

You can find millipedes more likely during the rainy seasons.

They may escape from water and enter inside the apartment through open gaps. So please make sure to close the entrance door, windows and screen doors to prevent them. It is also effective spraying commercial insecticides around the entrance and window gaps.

(*Please refrain from applying chemicals directly to exterior wall surfaces, as this will lead to discoloration.)

●Red mites

Red mites usually appear from May through the rainy season. They have toxic red liquid, so do not squash them, flush them with water or use an insecticide.

If these measures are ineffective, They may require extermination outside the building. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at Daito Kentaku Customer Support Center.