Jody from Reagan writes
I put it about every 4 inches away from each dot and then I put granules where I couldn't get to...under my sink and stove and storage space. I see dead ones but they are still around. Any suggestions, I have had it applied for about 2 weeks
Usually, bait placements are done every foot to 2 feet apart around a kitchen or area roaches are within, but if you have a heavy population and feel more bait placements and closer proximity are needed that is fine. As long as the roaches are taking to the bait you applied then they will be impacted by it. You didn't state which species of roach you are treating for, or what other products you are using besides baiting to help you get control over the problem. Baiting alone is rarely enough to get rid of a roach population as you cannot rely on the entire colony to feed solely on the food source you provide. Using a residual insecticide spray that has a transfer effect in places you don't bait, such as along baseboards, under/behind large appliances, window/door frames, etc, can greatly increase the reach of your treatment. Sprays like Alpine WSG or Temprid FX for instance have a delayed kill and move from one insect's body to the next as they pass by or groom each other, assisting in the spread of the product even to those not feeding on bait.
Using an IGR like Gentrol IGR mixed into the solution with Temprid or Alpine helps sterilize the roach population and keep them from reproducing while the bait and insecticide work to eliminate what is there. An average roach population can take several months to completely eliminate, so results should not be expected in 2 weeks if only baits are being used.
Answer last updated on: 08/29/2024
