6 cockroach baiting tips

Dr. Sally Abbar, Field Development Scientist, Bayer Pest Management & Public Health

Follow these six suggested cockroach baiting tips:

• Use a fast-acting bait that kills cockroaches by ingestion and/or contact, and provides effective residual.
• A bait with exponential killing power can be beneficial, where one dead cockroach will kill many others.
• Apply bait within 1 to 2 feet of harborages, whatever the label allows.
• Multiple placements of bait can be more effective, because cockroaches detect odor from short distances. Again, follow label instructions.
• Emphasize corners when applying baits. Cockroaches like to make contact when they move around.
• Rotate product regularly to avoid resistance. Consider changes to both the active ingredient and the bait matrix when implementing your strategy.