Cockroach traps appeared relatively recently and quickly gained popularity. In the market they are presented in the form of different designs.
The mechanism of their work is similar. Although the exterior design is significantly different. They are with a glue base, with a poison bait, working from the network.
Make the most simple remedy for parasites on the principle of those that are on sale can be at home.
The principle of glue traps
These include the so-called traps or sticky traps. They are cardboard boxes, the bottom of which is covered with a sticky substance. There are several slots in the box. Through them, the parasites get inside, stick with their paws and can no longer get out. The design is gradually filled with insects, after which it is thrown out and put a new one.
Install glue traps for cockroaches in the places of their greatest accumulation or active movement:
- In the corners under the furniture. Especially in the kitchen. You can put it in the room in case of "lost" Stas.
- Behind the fridge. Insects love heat, and you can often stumble on crumbs and other food leftovers near the refrigerator. They need very little to feast for several weeks.
- Next to the bathrooms. If cockroaches can live for a very long time without food, they die without moisture. Therefore, they will look for it near the main source of water in the house.
IMPORTANT! So that the action of glue traps was as effective as possible, it is recommended to clean them of cockroaches as often as possible.
House traps win over other insecticides for the price. They are relatively inexpensive and already managed to establish themselves as effective means of parasites. But on eggs laid in secluded places, they have no effect. Therefore, if you use sticky traps in the fight against insects, you will have to change them for quite a long time.
This method of dealing with cockroaches is not for squeamish. You can’t call it humane either, because insects that die are killed by exhaustion. But this method completely safe for people and pets. Leaving the house to poison the parasites is also not necessary.
Popular glue trap brand "Hedge".
Electric
Outwardly, they are neat and small metal boxes. A brush is often attached to them. Cockroaches get inside through narrow cracks on the smell of bait. Here they are die by electrical discharge high voltage.
When the electric cockroach trap is filled, the remains are swept into the trash with a brush.
The metal device has its drawbacks. Since it works from the network, it is better to install it in places inaccessible to children.
Where it is wet, it is also forbidden to place electrical traps. Electric trap is more expensive than glue.
You can buy it online or in specialized stores.
Poisonous or insecticidal bait
Already from the name it is clear that a chemical that gradually kills an insect is used to fight cockroaches. The device is quite simple, round or square. These are the most effective traps for cockroaches.
Designed and design. It was created taking into account the structure of the parasite. The flattened body of the cockroach allows it to penetrate the narrowest gaps. Night insects like such secluded places. Especially if there is food there.
Usually install several devices at once. Each has a Velcro from the back. it allows you to mount a small structure in the most inaccessible places - at the bottom of the furniture, under the shelves, on horizontal and vertical surfaces.
All manufacturers of modern insecticidal cockroaches produce their own version of the traps. Compete for the buyer not only with the help of prices, but also through the design of the structure. Manufacturers offer aesthetic traps in the color of laminate or furniture.
But expect an instant result after installing funds with baits is not worth it. The bait acts gradually and on the principle of a chain reaction.. Cockroach attracts sweet aroma. Acts as a virus, which is transmitted to other insects.
The greatest effect will be noticeable after 1-2 weeks. If you wait for unbearableness, then it is better to use effective means to instantly damage the parasites - aerosols or sprays: Hangman, Regent, Karbofos, FAS, Geth, Kukaracha.
In contrast to electrical means, traps can even be glued near sinks.
Moisture, they are not afraid. For the price of insecticides also win.
Popular traps for cockroaches include Raptor, Raid, Combat, Clean House, Dohloks, Masha, Forsyth.
How to make a trap for cockroaches with your own hands?
If there is no opportunity to buy a ready-made construction for fighting cockroaches, you can make a glue trap yourself.
- Take a box of pencils. It fits perfectly. You can use a regular piece of cardboard. The main thing is to leave the edges, for which you can then take it and throw away the trap filled with cockroaches.
- Neatly parse our box of pencils.
- To the largest area apply non-drying glue or double-sided adhesive tape.
- From above to the glue surface you can put something edible to attract insects. Can sprinkle some sugar.
Video instructions on how to make in 5 minutes the simplest remedy for cockroaches - a trap:
Another easy way to fight cockroaches can be made from ordinary glass jars with bait. Put something edible on the bottomto attract the smell. To make it easier for cockroaches to get inside they wrap a container of paper. And so the insects could not get out smear the edges of the jar with a small amount of vegetable oil.
Cockroach traps are a relatively safe way to fight cockroaches. It can be called the most economical.
It acts gradually and is not very suitable for dealing with a large number of cockroaches. Glue, electrical or insecticidal traps are good for prevention.
The glue trap is easy to make yourself from scotch and cardboard boxes.
If you still can not decide on the choice of method of struggle, then articles about effective methods of deliverance and folk remedies from cockroaches should help you.
