It is important to understand that a product like boric acid or diatomaceous earth are only going to work on those roaches that actually come into contact with them. The majority of roaches live in cracks, crevices, and wall voids, and will only come out when absolutely necessary. Boric acid and DE have nothing in them to actually attract the roaches, so they must be strategically placed into the places where roaches live, and it will take several days for the roaches to actually die after they ingest these types of products.  During this time they can continue to breed. We would recommend using a roach bait gel, an insect growth regulator, and an insecticide spray for faster results.  You may want to take a look at our Roach Control Kits, which contain all of these products. 

I recommend purchasing one of our roach control kits, the kit comes with several products which when used in conjunction is the best option when treating for roaches. You receive a liquid insecticide, a bait, as well as a growth regulator to control the lifecycle of the roaches. The Rotations kits also include glue boards to help monitor infestations.

It is rare that you would ever have roaches truly coming from your drain pipes. Most of the time when people see roaches coming out of their drain, it is only ones that have crawled down into it from your sink first and are then re-emerging. Unless you have a cracked pipe either in your home or somewhere in the sewage line for the city that leads into your home, the source is elsewhere. The best way to treat for roaches is to attack it full on before it becomes a huge infestation as they can reproduce quickly. We suggest using our Roach Rotation Kit A as this has everything you will need to completely eliminate all of the roache that are there as quickly as possible. The products in the kit provide you with two different poisons that they will take back to the colony you dont see to eliminate them at the source, as well as a birth control that will halt the growth of the colony until they die from the other products.

We recommend using the products in our Roach Control Kit Rotation A to treat for roaches in your apartment. This kit is designed to treat one residence, but you could always start with one kit and then purchase subsequent kits as needed. We do also carry a Commercial Roach Control Kit that is designed to treat larger buildings with multiple unit or rooms, such as apartments or hotels. These kits all contain an insecticide concentrate to kill adults, an Insect Growth Regulator to keep immature roaches from developing into adults, and a roach bait gel to be carried to roaches that are otherwise hiding in inaccessible areas. It is important to practice good sanitation and to exercise patience when treating an established roach population. It may take several weeks to several months to eradicate a problem that is on-going. Please see our Roach Treatment Article for more information and tips about roach control.

The instructions for Roach Control Kit Rotation A, B or C can be found on the product pages. All of the kits include the same products, the only difference would be the roach bait gels. Although the kids contain different roach baits, they are applied the same way.    How to Apply Roach Control Kit A STEP 1: Baiting - Maxforce FC Magnum Roach Bait Gel *To use the Maxforce FC Magnum tube, remove the closed tip by gently unscrewing it, and replace it with one of the included reusable open tips. Use the provided plastic plunger or a bait gun to dispense the gel. *Apply small bait placements approximately ¼ inch in diameter directly to cracks and crevices where roaches are most likely to encounter it. Ideal bait placements include: Behind kitchen cabinets and countertops. Behind wall hangings such as pictures, clocks, or posters Behind, next to, and under the stove. In the corners up under the sink and other cabinets. In stored paper bags and boxes. Around pipes, cords, and cables that come out of the wall. Behind and under bathroom fixtures. Behind the medicine cabinet and vanity. In any cracks or crevices around shelves or wood in corners and under railing in and on drawers. *Do not apply bait in spots where you have used or plan to use insecticide sprays. *Smaller, more frequent bait placements are better accepted than fewer, larger placements. *Use up to 1.5 grams of bait (15 x 0.1gm placements) per square yard for light to moderate infestations. *Use up to 3.0 grams of bait (30 x 0.1gm placements) per square yard for severe infestations. *After application, replace the open tip with the closed tip to keep bait fresh, and store in a cool, dry place out of reach of children or pets. *Reapply bait every 2-3 weeks or when placements appear to be gone. *Roaches will die by ingesting the bait, physical contact with the bait or its residue, or from contact with roaches or feces of roaches that have consumed the bait. STEP 2: Insect Growth Regulator - Gentrol Point Source Stations *Do not activate Gentrol Point Source Stations until you are ready to use them. To activate a station, press firmly on the pouch located on the side of the device until you hear a snap or pop to indicate the capsule has been opened. *Place the station in any orientation (vertical or horizontal) in areas where roach activity has been found. Ideal point source placements include: In and around kitchen or bathroom cabinets. Inside closets or pantries. False ceilings. Near refrigerators or other appliances. Refuse areas. *Each station treats up to 75 square feet for 90 days from activation. For areas larger than 75 square feet, use multiple stations. *For convenient follow up, you can mark the month when a station has been activated with a pen directly on the station. *For vertical placements, remove the paper backing to expose the sticky surface on the back of the station and press firmly onto a clean surface. *The active ingredient will move from the station throughout the treatment area, so roaches do not have to come into direct contact with the station in order to pick up the active ingredient. *Do not apply baits, sprays, or other insecticides directly onto the stations, although these may be used in the same areas. STEP 3: Spraying – Temprid FX Insecticide Concentrate  *You will need a hand pump sprayer such as a Chapin 1 gallon pump sprayer to mix and apply Temprid FX. *Use 2 x 8mL doses (2 bottles) per gallon of water for your first application, and 1 x 8mL dose (1 bottle) for follow-up treatments, if needed.

*To mix Temprid FX: Add when filling spray tank with water, or fill tank 1/3 - 1/2 with water, add Temprid FX, then finish filling the tank. Shake or agitate the mixture before spraying. *Reapply every 21 days as needed. *Only dilute what you plan to use within 24 hours of mixing. *Apply Temprid FX mixture as a spot or crack and crevice treatment where roaches have been seen or can find shelter or entry. Application sites may include: Entry points such as around doors, windows, and water pipes. Areas where roaches travel such as baseboards and corners. Areas where roaches hide such as behind or under refrigerators, stoves, and sinks. *Do not apply on top of bait placements or where bait placements may be made. As a general rule, spray low, and bait high. *Keep pets and children out of the treatment area until the spray is dry. *Do not spray food handling surfaces or in ways in which food or utensils may be contaminated with the spray. STEP 4: Be Patient *Complete roach control may take from a few weeks up to six months, depending on the size of the population and your diligence with good sanitation practices. Large populations do not appear overnight, so they will not be eliminated overnight. *Use the included Catchmaster Insect Monitor Glue Boards to track your progress: Separate each card along the perforated lines to create three smaller boards from each larger card. This will create a total of 12 monitors from the 4 larger cards. Fold each trap gently to create a right triangle shape. Remove the adhesive covering on the angled top tab, then firmly press the logoed panel to the adhesive, creating a secure triangle trap with three openings. Carefully remove the interior paper to expose the glue surface inside the trap. Place glue traps in areas where you have found roaches to hide, travel, or breed, such as in and under cabinets, behind toilets, under appliances, and in corners. If desired, remove the cover sheet on the bottom of each trap to expose the adhesive. Press firmly to a clean, dry surface to secure traps in place. Monitor traps weekly to check your progress. Replace traps if full of roaches, dust, or other debris. *Reapply products according to the instructions above until the roaches are eliminated. *For situations requiring treatments over several months, rotate your baits using our Roach Control Kit B and Roach Control Kit C.