How Long Do Cockroach Traps Take to Work?
WouterWhen choosing a roach trap, make sure that the product you purchase is effective for the species of roach you are dealing with. Some products use alcohol to immobilize cockroaches, which gives you plenty of time to get rid of them. You can also choose a product that contains bait that cockroaches eat. These products are effective for killing cockroaches, but they must be customized to the specific species of roaches that you are dealing with.
When using a cockroach trap, placement is critical. A trap placed in an unobtrusive area will prevent cockroaches from escaping the trap. Ideally, cockroaches will notice the trap when they emerge from their nest.
The time frame for a cockroach trap varies, and some will need replacing more often than others. A good rule of thumb is to change a gel or bait station once every seven days. You can also swap out fresh varieties every two weeks or as necessary. It may take up to two weeks for bait to work.
Bait traps are effective for reducing the size of the cockroach colony and for killing individual cockroaches. A bait trap usually kills a cockroach within 12-24 hours. If the cockroach returns before dying, they will likely return to the same area to poison other cockroaches. This chain reaction can kill the colony and reduce the number of cockroaches living in the area.
