Cockroach Bait
Cockroach bait is an important tool to control the invasion of ants and roaches in your home. However, it’s important to use the correct bait for the proper species. Cockroach bait contains a variety of different active ingredients to effectively kill ants and roaches. The most effective baits contain imidacloprid, fipronil, and hydramethylnon. These ingredients have been proven to kill ants and roaches in their colonies. Because the ants eat the bait, they spread the pesticide throughout the colony. In addition, they contaminate food items that they ingest.
Cockroach baits can be purchased at local stores or online. Some are packaged in a large plastic syringe while others come in ready-to-use plastic stations. The most popular consumer brands include Combat, Raid, Ortho, and Hotshot. There are also professional brands like Maxforce, Advance, Avert, and Alpine. Many of them contain effective ingredients like dinotefuron, fipronil, and abamectin.
An alternative to using cockroach bait is to make your own boric acid trap. This can be made with an old plastic container. Make sure the lid is secure. Then, combine two parts borax with one part sugar. You can also add a few drops of peppermint essential oil. Afterwards, set the traps in cabinets and near the entrances of the house.
Glue traps should be replaced every four months, or when the traps catch too many cockroaches. The bait used in powder traps will remain effective for a longer period of time if the traps are properly stored. However, the traps must be changed regularly because their potency will diminish with age due to humidity.