How Long Do Cockroach Baits Last?
WouterCockroach baits are used to control the number of roaches in your home. Cockroaches will typically feed every night, so it is important to make sure you are using enough bait to control your problem. A small dose of bait will keep cockroaches away for a few days, but a large dosage can keep the roaches away for up to a week. A large dose will also kill the roaches in hiding areas.
Once you’ve applied the bait, it’s important to observe the activity of roaches in the area. Ideally, your roach population should decrease and then begin to increase again after two weeks. This will indicate that the bait is working and that the roaches are eating the bait. If you notice a noticeable decrease in roach activity, you can replenish the bait or move it to another area of the house. During this time, roaches should avoid the area where the bait is placed so that they won’t be able to return to it.
If the cockroaches are not eating the bait, it could be because they have an aversion to it. Cockroaches have been known to avoid baits that contain sugars or other active ingredients, so it’s important to rotate the active ingredients from time to time. Additionally, you should clean any food residue from bait placements and keep the containers well-sealed. It is also important to remove old baits from the area, as they can cause a soiled appearance.
