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What is roach bait and does it work?

Roaches live in their nest and go out exploring when they’re searching for food. Roach sprays generally only kill the roaches that you see, which won’t put a stop to any real infestation. Roaches reproduce fast and new eggs replace those that you kill pretty quickly.

This is where roach baits come in...

A roach bait uses various attractants to entice roaches towards the bait.  Popular baits usually include a delayed action insecticide embedded inside the bait that spreads throughout the colony by direct ingestion and food sharing. 

Baiting works really well, but it’s a bit gross… you’ll see what I mean.

Baiting works well because roaches leave feces, secretions, and their corpses containing the insecticide in the nest. As they die, their bodies will transfer the poison to the others creating a compound effect on the colony. Another advantage is that some species, if not all, are cannibals and will directly ingest the poisons from dead roaches.

There are several species in the US. Some are resistant to certain baits and it can be helpful to identify which roach you might have before buying any one product. Click on this link to see what roaches you have.

Are roach baits indoor use or outdoor use only?

You can use roach baits both indoors and outdoors but they tend to give better results if you use them indoors. This is because it’s easier to find where nests are inside your house. This makes it easier to place your baits more strategically.

Another reason is that most baits aren’t totally waterproof and are affected by direct sunlight. This becomes a problem if you live somewhere with a lot of rainfall and sunshine.

If you do want to use baits outdoors, granules tend to perform better. They’re larger and more weather-resistant.

Are there homemade roach bait options?

Baking Soda Option

Another option is to use baking soda that’s mixed with water and sugar. This doesn’t kill instantly and isn’t the best roach killer, but it does work against a few in the house as an alternative to boric acid.

What to look for when buying roach bait?

First, consider how you want to use your bait...

If you have children or pets: Baiting stations are great if you want to use roach baits in several places around the house and want to protect your children or pets from coming in contact. Just place a bit of gel or granules inside the station near the nest and let the bait do its job. Please note: Bait stations help keep kids and pets out, but it isn't a guaranteed way to keep bad things from happening, so always use caution when placing the stations.

If you have indoor problems: Gel baits work well for indoor issues and if your roaches are entering through the cracks in your walls. Simply take your gel and fill the cracks and crevices of your house with it.

If you have an outside problem: For outdoor problems consider buying granules as they can be easily broadcasted throughout your yard with some gardening tools. Gels also work outdoors, but again avoid direct sunlight and water sources.

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