Proper Utilization of Cockroach Bait to be Effective

Sep 28
07:21

2012

Ma. Theresa Galan

Ma. Theresa Galan

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Firstly, to get rid of the Cockroaches you have to understand them a little. The cockroach is one of natures' best survivors! The first thing you should know about these insects is that they are not particularly picky when it comes to the type of food they are willing to eat, which is one thing that makes them so tenacious when they infest a home but also can work well against them when it comes to effective use of baits.

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Roach baits are formulations that are attractive to roaches and (when eaten by the insect) are lethal to roaches.  There are different types of baits that can be used,Proper Utilization of Cockroach Bait to be Effective Articles depending on roach species and area to be baited.

The key to successful cockroach control with baits is proper placement. Bait trays should be placed in all areas where cockroaches are seen, especially in kitchens and bathrooms. Prime locations include under sinks and toilets, beneath refrigerators, dishwashers and stoves, next to trash containers and inside cabinets and storage areas.

Roach bait stations can be used indoors or outdoors; indoor use is usually recommended.  Roach bait gels can be used indoors and can also be use on the exterior surfaces of buildings.  Granular baits are usually used outdoors (in mulched areas where larger roaches breed or hide) but can also be used in attics or wall voids.

Roach Bait Gels

Baiting for roaches with gel formulations has become the most popular method.  The use of bait stations is limited to a few areas where the stations can be safely placed.

Gels, on the other hand, are more versatile and economical to use. Young roaches that cannot always feed on solid baits (such as those found in roach bait stations) can easily feed on gel baits.  Besides the newer, improved attractants now being used in baits, gels have the extra advantage of being moist.  Moisture is a well known attractant to roaches.  German roaches, for example, are usually found in warm, moist locations such as underneath sinks or around plumbing lines in a kitchen or bathroom. Gels also pose less possible hazards or risks to non-target animals, children and pets.

With the right roach bait you can get rid of roaches since they are among the most prevalent and problematic of pests in the world, and virtually everyone will at one time or another have to deal with this annoying and oftentimes disgusting insect. They are known to create large nests and can quickly overrun any area where they find suitable living conditions. A roach's idea of suitable living conditions usually involves some combination of available food and shelter.

To make your eradication efforts more effective in the long term it is important to first make sure that your living spaces are kept very clean and that any damp or dark hiding places are eliminated to the best of your ability. This will go a long way in preventing the insects from being able to entrench themselves in your home and will ensure that you can get rid of them more easily.

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