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The Do’s And Don’ts For Baiting Cockroaches

July 30, 2018

For many, baiting has become a go-to treatment protocol for getting rid of cockroaches. But, even the finest of tools, when not used properly, can fail. To ensure you get the job done properly, we have put together a few do’s and don’ts.

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The Do’s for Cockroach Baiting

1. Where to place the bait

Be sure to place bait either in or close to cockroach harbourages. Cockroaches are rather lazy pests and will eat the first things they come across. To help direct placements, use settings, visual inspections and glue trap monitors to help direct placements. Also, you can use inspections tools and the products of https://gopestfree.com/ to find where the cockroaches are hiding and force them out there.

2. Do remember cracks and crevices

Apply your bait to cracks and crevices, making sure you put out enough to kill the cockroaches that are there. Not only are these spots where the cockroaches are most expected to come across your bait, but the narrow cracks can help protect the bait from losing moisture, keeping it in a more appealing condition.

3. Inspect bait placements

Once you have put your bait down, remember to inspect it regularly to see if the cockroaches are eating it. If it seems like they aren’t, consider using a different product.

4. Always clean up

Always clean up food resides and make sure that your food storage containers are tightly sealed to help improve bait performance by leaving less alternative food sources.

5. Remove old bait

You can remove old bait with a blunt putty knife or other type of blade. The older the bait is, the less appetizing it is to cockroaches and it can make your area look grubby.

6. Remember to wipe up

Always carry a rag or towel with you to wipe up bait spills or drips.

7. Follow the instructions

If the instructions state that the bait should only be placed in crevices and cracks, don’t leave the bait out in the open. Follow the label precisely. When it comes to cockroach baits, there can be a huge variety in defining applications and placement sizes.

8. Storage temperatures

Store your bait at temperatures to facilitate the correct application. If the storage temperature is too hot or too cold, it could impact the application.

The Don’ts

1. A few big placements

Don’t just make a couple of big placements. Rather place smaller bits of bait around.

2. Not near pesticide

Don’t put your bait near to where pesticide has recently been sprayed or near surfaces that are regularly mopped or wiped.

3. Food surfaces

Never place bait on your food surfaces.

4. Areas

Don’t place your bait beyond areas where cockroach activity has been determined.

5. Hot surfaces

Don’t put bait on hot surfaces as it could run or melt.

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