Jongno District Launches Four-Month 'Targeted Tracking' Cockroach Control Project

170 Locations Including Traditional Markets and Jjokbang Neighborhoods

Jongno District in Seoul (District Mayor Yuchan Jong) announced on September 8 that it will carry out the "Cockroach Safe Management Project" for four months, from this month until December. Unlike traditional methods that simply spray insecticides, this initiative will continuously track both the source and movement pathways of cockroaches for more effective control.

District Mayor Yuchanjong is greeting residents in the area of jjokbang. Provided by Jongno-gu.

About 170 locations are included, such as traditional market areas, food alleys, areas with frequent civil complaints, and jjokbang neighborhoods—all considered vulnerable to infestations. The district will conduct precise pest control each month, analyze the results at monthly intervals, and adjust both the intensity and location of activities the following month. Through this approach, the district expects to respond swiftly to repeated complaints received from the same sites.

Especially as late autumn and early winter approach, cockroaches become increasingly likely to seek out warm, humid hiding spots. To address this, the district will not only eliminate visible pests, but will also focus on finding residual habitats and blocking entry routes to prevent further infestations.

The district will use pest control chemicals with safety in mind. In areas frequented by residents, such as parks, walking trails, and near food handling facilities, the district explained that it will use products compliant with the Chemicals Control Act (K-BPR) and conduct limited and precise pest management tailored to each location and situation.

District Mayor Yuchan Jong stated, "Rather than indiscriminate spraying, we will pursue targeted and sustained pest control. We will strengthen preemptive responses in areas where complaints occur and do our utmost to minimize inconvenience for residents."

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