The products in the Roach Control Kit Rotation A are more geared towards treating the smaller roach species indoors.
Getting rid of palmetto bugs requires patience, persistence, and a combination of both chemical and non-chemical methods. Palmetto Bugs prefer to live outdoors, but will easily set up residence indoors if they can find their way inside. Exclusion is about keeping Palmetto Bugs out, or at least making it harder for them to get in.
Demon WP provides excellent control when mixed in a 1 gallon or 2 gallon sprayer and applied at a low-pressure setting. In addition, you can mix in Gentrol IGR which prevents pest larvae from progressing to the pupal stage of development, so the larvae die before they become breeding adults and future infestations. Spray indoors along baseboards, especially in corners; window and door frames, on the underside of furniture, behind bookshelves, and in other problem areas as listed on the product label. With Palmetto bugs, the outher perimeter of the home or structure should also be treated. Residual sprays like these need to be reapplied every month to every 3 months, depending on the level of infestation.
For added protection, spread DeltaGard G Granules outdoors in pine straw, mulched areas, landscapes surrounding the infested structure. Deltamethrin in a new water-dispersible carrier to provide quick knockdown and lasting control of insect pests in lawns and landscaped areas.
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:
*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:
*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:
*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:
*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.
Roach Control Kit Rotation A is a great option for roach control, which would include American Roaches. The roach bait in this kit is Maxforce FC Magnum and it is labeled for several species of roaches including German, American, Oriental and Smokey Brown roaches. This kit is ideal for beginning or cleanout treatments of cockroach infestations in apartments. You can also apply an insecticide dust like CimeXa Insecticide Dust inside the wall voids, light switch plates and electrical outlets if you are concerned about your neighbors.
Roach Control Kit Rotation A would be great to use. You can use the bait indoors and apply the Temprid outdoors in those problem areas. It is safe for children and pets after it has dried. Best to keep them out of the areas sprayed for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Please also view the informational guide here for how to apply each product.
It can take several months to get rid of a large infestation. Infestations do not get large quickly and unfortunately they do not go away quickly either. Below you will find our best recommendations for eliminating roaches:
The Roach Control Kit Rotation A is perfect for roach control problems in homes and apartments. This professional kit includes 4 bottles of Temprid FX (which makes 4 gallons of finished solution) for spraying the outside perimeter of the home and inside underneath appliances, behind cabinets, under toilets and sinks, etc. You'll also get 2 x 30 gram tubes of Maxforce FC Magnum , which is one of the best roach baits on the market. Maxforce FC Magnum can be applied up high in the kitchen in the corner of cabinets and in cracks and crevices in kitchens and bathrooms. The bait contains a slow-acting poison that attracts and kills feeding roaches, who also spread the bait to other roaches by contact or by sharing food. Finally, 20 Gentrol Point Source stations provide an IGR (Insect Growth Regulator) that will stop roaches from laying eggs, helping to halt the infestation. The combination of an IGR with roach bait is a highly effective roach control strategy that is widely used by pest control professionals.
Here is a link to a great article that really goes into depth in explaining a roach control program.
The Roach Control Kit Rotation A does not come with a bait gun. It does however come with one plastic plunger, which can be used to apply the Maxforce FC Magnum gel. The Masterline Bait Gun is a helpful tool if you will be applying roach bait gel often.
The products within the Roach Control Kit A are all safe for pets when used according to the label. For standard domestic animals like dogs and cats, they typically only need to be out of the home during the application and until the spray in the kit has dried. For exotic animals like birds, reptiles, rodents, etc. they often are more sensitive to sprays. Where we would recommend keeping dogs out until dry which might be 2 hours, we suggest keeping sensitive pets out of the home for at least 4-6 hours just to be on the safe side before bringing them back in to their normal habitat and routine. The glueboards in the kit just need to be placed in areas out of their reach so as not to get their feet stuck on the glue. The bait gel would fall in that same category as well, placing the bait dots only in areas of corners of cabinets and unreachable areas of the pets. The Gentrol point source is a vapor that floats through the air but only can effect insects as it targets a hormone only they possess and humans and pets do not.
The Roach Control Kit Rotation A will be a great choice for being your treatment process. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Roaches for more tips on eradicating this pest. Please let us know if you need further assistance.
One of our first recommendations would be to start out with our Roach Control Kit Rotation A. It includes all the products necessary to fight against these types and all types of roaches. We would also recommend that you take a look at our "How to" article.
You should clean out the freezer, refrigerator and all other small and large appliances in the kitchen as well as all cabinets, drawers etc. We suggest applying the products in our Roach Control Rotation A Kit to the home. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Roaches. It includes helpful treatment information and some videos. Please refer to the product labels for complete mixing and application instructions.
We do carry professional strength products that will eradicate German Roaches and are safe for pets if applied as directed on the label instructions. We would suggest applying the products in our Roach Control Rotation A Kit. The dogs should not be present during the application or while the surfaces are wet. It is safe for them to return when those surfaces are completely dry. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Roaches for a successful treatment program.
We recommend using one of our Roach Control Kits, so that you will have everything necessary to completely eradicate a roach infestation. You may also want to take a look at our Roach Control Guide for tips on how to do a complete treatment.
When using the products in our Roach Control Kit Rotation A, remove or tightly cover fish tanks and disconnect aerators during application and until the application has dried to completely.
After using Roach Control Kit Rotation A it would be best to then go to Kit B within 3-4 months then C if still needed. It's always a good idea to rotate roach bait with different actives/bait matrix as roaches can develop bait aversion when the same bait attractant is used over a long period of time. Insecticides are rotated less often as it takes years of exposure to develop resistance.
When treating for German roaches, it is recommended to use a combination of products in order to completely eradicate them. Using one of our Roach Control Kits will ensure that you have everything you need for a complete treatment. All products in the kits are safe for pets if used as directed. Pets need to be kept out of the area while products are being applied, but can safely return as soon as all surfaces are dry. Please look over our Roach Control Guide as well for more information on treating and preventing this pest.
The Roach Control Kit Rotation A would be a fantastic choice to go with as it contains Maxforce FC Magnum which is one of the strongest roach baits on the market. This, in combination with the other products in the kit, will likely yield the fastest result on the population in your unit and some in surrounding ones. If your unit is not the source, this will be a bit of an uphill battle for you as that means the source is in surrounding units and out of your control. With time, repeat treatments, and patience you can eliminate a good chunk of the issue that is currently within your unit.
Temprid FX is one of the best products to spray for roaches and other pests. You can treat outdoors, one foot up on the foundation and one foot out on the ground. Indoors, you can spray on baseboards areas and cracks and crevices.
The only difference in the Roach Control Kits A, B & C is the roach bait gel in each kit. When treating for active roach infestations, repeat applications of Temprid FX and replacing bait placements are required every 10-14 days until you no longer are seeing roach activity.
If still baiting after 60 days, you will need to rotate to one of the other kits to prevent bait aversion or bait avoidance. Each roach bait gel uses a different active ingredient and a different bait attractant.
Roach Control Kit Rotation A contains Maxforce Magnum Roach Bait Gel and Roach Controk Kit B contains Alpine Roach Bait Gel.
The contents in Roach Control Kit Rotation A will provide you with enough products to do 2-3 treatments when treating at 10-14 day intervals with reapplying Temprid FX and replacing bait placements as required. How much and how many treatments you need will depend on the level of infestation and how consistant and thorough you are being with treatments as well as proper sanitation and good housekeeping.
Please view our How to Get Rid of Roaches Treatment Guide and Where to Apply Roach Bait videos for more information.
