Creative bait placements maximize consumption
This strategy for placing cockroach bait might your best bet for challenging accounts. Read more»
Fundamentals of cockroach control is key to success
Instead of waiting for a product that “works better,” sharpen the skills that make all products work better. Read more»
Use the right tool for cockroach jobs
The advantages of cockroach baiting are heavily weighted toward curative efforts. Prevent cockroaches with vigilance and time-tested methods. German cockroaches (Blattella germanica) continue to amaze us with their resilience and ability to survive. Throughout the years, there have been several... Read more»
Cockroach management dos and don’ts
Pest management professionals (PMPs) share dos and don’ts to consider when managing cockroaches. Cockroach management DOs DO communicate well with the customer. You must be sure they’re willing to modify the roach’s environment by doing a thorough cleaning; otherwise, you... Read more»
Tips & Tricks: Switch up cockroach control methods
The best strategy for cockroach control is to “mix it up.” Gel baits are great tools, but should be rotated for cleanout vs. maintenance. Don’t limit your strategy to only gel, either. Dusts don’t require that the cockroach choose to... Read more»
Tips & Tricks: When to use cockroach glue boards
Surveillance and monitoring of cockroach populations are crucial when your goals are to minimize the use of insecticides and streamline your applications. Glue boards not only function as a passive, non-toxic monitoring and control device, they also offer a wide... Read more»
Tips & Tricks: Monitor cockroach population changes
Predicting cockroach population changes and movement can be critical during winter and early spring. Cockroaches are typically suppressed during colder months, so take advantage of this by continuing to monitor and treat with baits and insect growth regulators (IGRs). Here... Read more»
Tips & Tricks: Cockroach Control Checklist
To control cockroaches, consult “Dina’s Cockroach Control Checklist”: ___Place sticky traps around suspected areas of infestation. A thorough inspection, including trapping, will inform the best methods of control. ___Indoors, spray a residual liquid insecticide where cockroaches have been identified. A... Read more»