HOW
TO BAIT FOR ROACHES
“GUIDE”
When
placing baits for roach control, consider three vital
characteristics of cockroaches. They need food, water and
shelter to survive.
Cockroaches
generally forage randomly at night, using their antennae to
sense and smell food. Thus, cockroaches are much more likely
to find the bait if it is in or close to harborages from which
they emerge and between shelter, water, and food sources. Keep
in mind that cockroaches live as close as possible to food
sources.
Residential
Bait Placement Guide for Maxforce Roach Killer Bait Gel and FC
Bait Stations
Before
applying any insecticide always read the label on the
container and follow the directions carefully.
This
guide typical application sites for Maxforce FC Roach Killer
Bait Stations and Roach Killer Bait Gel in a residential
setting. Please note, the key to eliminating cockroaches is to
place Maxforce bait as close as possible to roach harborages.
This guide is not meant to replace a thorough visual
inspection when determining the best location(s) to place
Maxforce baits.
In
most locations, bait stations and gel placements can be used
interchangeably. Having both products available gives you the
flexibility to apply the most appropriate product to each
specific site. Keep the following advantages of each bait form
in mind when determining the most appropriate product for each
environment.
FC
Bait Stations
·
Offer greater protection of bait from contamination by
cleaning products, other pesticides or by dust and dirt,
resulting in longer, effective roach control.
·
Provide more bait per placement than gel for heavily
infested areas. (1.5 gms per station vs. 0.5 gms. (high rate)
for gel)
·
Easier to inspect and monitor feeding activity
·
Can be dated for easy monitoring (write date on bottom
label, or use a grease pencil to date the top of stations -
Maxforce FC bait stations will remain effective for up to one
year or until the bait is completely consumed).
Bait
Gel
·
Can be placed directly into small cracks, crevices, and
voids that harbor roaches.
·
Easy to hide so guest will not see bait placements
·
Can be applied in very small size bait placement, if
necessary. Smaller, more frequent gel placements provide
faster control than larger, less frequent placements.
·
Offers lower cost per placement than bait stations.
General
Maxforce Baiting Tips
·
Apply bait in areas of greatest insect activity -
inside the harborage or within 10-12 inches of the harborage
or travel route.
·
If a bait placement is completely consumed, reapply
bait in the same spot. Roaches leave behind secretions and
droppings to attract other roaches to good food sources and to
safe harborages.
·
Maxforce FC bait stations act as monitoring devices as
well as control agents. Inspect bait stations the same way you
would inspect a rodent bait station. Look for evidence of bait
consumption and droppings to verify activity and identify
problem areas.
·
Be careful not to contaminate Maxforce FC bait stations
with conventional pesticides or cigarette smoke, which can
reduce bait acceptance. Make sure the Maxforce resealable
containers are, in fact, sealed to keep the bait fresh and
protected from contamination.
·
Store Maxforce gel in a moderate temperature range. The
gel will start to liquefy at temperatures below -10 degrees or
above 140 degrees Fahrenheit. When returned to a moderate
temperature range, the gel will regain its normal consistency
with no lost effectiveness.
·
Gel may stain textiles and some porous surfaces. Place
gel directly into cracks and crevices or hard to see areas
where a slight stain will not cause a problem.
How
Much Maxforce is Needed for Residential Control
The
number of bait placements required per residence depends upon
the size of each home or apartment, the severity of the
infestation plus the amount of clutter and alternative food
sources available. An average of 12 strategic placements per
residence normally provides excellent roach control and a
range of anywhere from 5-20 placements per residence is
typical.
Non-Residential
Placements of Maxforce
Although
this placement guide focuses on residential placements of
Maxforce Roach Killer products, please note that both the FC
Bait Stations and Gel are broadly labeled for non-residential
use as well.
Kitchen
FC
Bait Station Placements
·
Refrigerator - Between refrigerator and nearby
appliance, such as the
dishwasher.
·
Sink - Alongside pipe collar where drainpipe enters the
wall
·
Cupboards - Flush mounted against. an upper corner
·
Other appliances - Behind microwave, toaster, blender,
coffee maker, etc.
·
Floor placements - underneath dishwasher and/or oven
Gel
Placements
·
Drawers - Alongside the interior of the door frame.
·
Cupboards - Underneath selected cupboards where frame
meets wall
·
Counter - Underneath counter where sink is located
·
Fume or Vent-a-Hood - Along the inside rear corner of
hood (ensure no gel
will drip onto stove top)
Bathroom
Bait
Station Placements
·
Toilet - Mounted on upper rear corner of tank
·
Lower Cabinets - Flush mounted against an upper corner
·
Sink - Alongside pipe collar where drainpipe enters the
wall
Gel
Placements
·
Sink - Upward angle into the overflow drain
·
Condensation Surfaces - Places where condensation can
build up such as
top of door frame, top medicine cabinet and
alongside decorations.
Other
Rooms (Indoors)
Bait
Station Placements
·
Closets - Flush mounted against an upper corner or door
trim.
·
Appliances - Behind television, stereo, computer
monitor, fish tank, wall
clocks, light fixtures, etc.
·
Dressers - Flush mounted in corner alongside the
interior of the drawer
frame
·
Furniture - Under base of couch and/or bed where crumbs
accumulate
·
Utility Room/Area - Underneath hot water heater and/or
adjacent to washing
machine
·
Garage - Flush mounted to door frame where roaches can
enter residence
Gel
Placements
·
Interior piping - Around all exposed interior pipe
channels (such as hot water
heater inlet)
Outdoors
Gel
Placements
·
Rain Gutters - Apply in seam between rain gutters and
roof
·
Attic & Soffit Vents - Between air vent holes
·
Siding - Under siding/molding
·
Exposed pipes - Around all exterior pipe collars or
where pipe enters wall.
·
Also - In brick weep holes, in window cracks and
crevices, around decks
and stairs, around the intake vents of air
conditioning units.
