Small Brown Cockroach Control - Bait, spray, granule treatments

Small Brown Cockroach
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See urbanentomology.tamu.edu/cockroaches.html

These roaches are an outside pest that wander inside looking for shelter and warm humid areas without air circulation such as garages, attics, and crawl spaces. They are attracted to lights and are strong fliers. If these are seen on a regular basis you need to consider changing the outside lighting to yellow lights to reduce the attractiveness to the structure.

This pest loses its body moisture faster than other roaches. A frequent harborage area is in dense ivy landscape areas. These areas tend to hold moisture better and for longer periods of time. They feed on organic matter in the soil. They are attracted to the interior lights entering under doorways with relative ease. Concentrate your efforts on the outside to control them before they get in. This would be the perimeter baits or liquid treatments also weep hole control and exclusion.

One area of control is achieved by inspecting for gaps, cracks, and holes around doorways, utility line entrances and windows. Don’t overlook worn thresholds or door sweeps. If deficiencies are observed at these areas they should be sealed to minimize entry ways.

There are different methods of control. These include bait application, residual spray, or granule application. The residual may be in the form of aerosols or liquids. The baits may be in the form of a gel or particle. Bait products include Avert Roach Gel Bait, which contains the active ingredient Abamectin This is a good product for interior control. I have used this product successfully in apartments, homes, and restaurants. Other bait materials include Maxforce FC Roach Gel Bait 60 gram tube each or Maxforce FC Roach Gel Bait 3 tubes per box, Maxforce Roach Gel Bait 60 gram tube each or Maxforce Roach Gel Bait 3 tubes per box, Maxforce FC Roach Gel Bait 30 gram tube each or Maxforce FC Roach Gel Bait 30 gram tube 4 per box, Maxforce Roach Gel Bait 30 gram tube each or Maxforce Roach Gel Bait 30 gram tube 4 per box.

Another type of bait is in the form of a particle. I prefer this method and the Niban products in particular because the particles are water resistant through up to 4 inches of water. This works well through sprinkler cycles, rain, or heavy dew. The particle size is about the same size as a lot of the organic matter they typically feed on. It also controls other pests such as Ants, Crickets, and Earwigs, which are found in the same general area as these roaches. This is applied at the foundation perimeter of the structure, landscape areas, and yard areas. It could also be applied in the warehouse or storage areas, behind large items, garages, out buildings, and sheds. These include Niban Insect Bait 1 lb. btl, Niban Insect Bait 5 lb. Shaker Bag, Niban Insect Bait 40 lb. Bag.

Other particle bait products include Maxforce Fine Granular Insect Bait 10 oz. btl, Maxforce Fine Granular Insect Bait 6 lb. Btl, Maxforce Granular Insect Bait 10 oz. btl, Maxforce Granular Insect Bait 6 lb. btl, Maxforce Granular Insect Bait 25 lb. btl. The best way to apply particle baits is with a 14 oz.Centro Bulb Duster.

Aerosol control products include both residual and contact materials. Residual products leave behind material to remain active for a further length of time. Residual products include items such as Cy- Kick 17.5 oz. can, Invader HPX 14 oz. can, and D-Force HPX 14 oz. can. Contact products include items such as PI 18 oz. can, 565 Plus 20 oz. can, CB 80 Extra 17 oz. can.

Liquid residual concentrates are mixed with water at label rates as needed. These are products such as Demand CS 8 oz. or Demand CS 1qt., Suspend SC 1 pt., Tempo SC 240 ml, Tempo Ultra WP 420 gram btl, Talstar Pro 1 pt. or Talstar Pro ľ gal, Viper 4 oz., Demon WP 4-9.5 gram bags per pk, Demon WP 1 lb. jar, Demon EC 1 pt., Cy-Kick CS 1 pt. or Cy-Kick CS 120 oz.. Viper RTU is a ready to use pre mixed product in a 1 gal. container with a handy sprayer attached to a 1-foot hose. These materials can be applied with a 1 gal. Poly Sprayer or a 2 gal. Poly Sprayer. For foundation perimeter application use a Gilmour Hose End Sprayer Model 486 or a Gilmour Hose End Sprayer Model 362.

Another control method is insecticide granules. These materials include Talstar PL 25 lb bag and Delta Gard 20 lb. bag. These products are applied with a hand spreader such as a Handy Green 2 Hand Spreader. These materials work well when applied and even better when watered in. They are applied at the foundation perimeter and yard areas.

Applying insecticide dust in the void areas such as gaps, cracks, or holes in walls or other areas is a good control measure. The weep holes could use an application also this would control pests entering through this area. These products include Delta Dust 1 lb. btl, Delta Dust 5 lb. btl, Borid 1 lb. btl, or Borid 5lb. btl. The insecticide dust is best applied with a Crusader Hand Duster.

Copper mesh is a good product to fill the weep holes with. Since it is made of copper it won’t leave streaks down the foundation and the mesh is wide enough to allow adequate ventilation behind the bricks. This includes products such as Stuf-Fit Copper Mesh 20 ft. roll, Stuf-Fit Copper Mesh 20 ft. Precut, and Stuf-Fit Copper Mesh 100 ft. Roll.

Glueboards are a good tool to use because they serve to control the insect, monitor for activity and if any is found observe which way the insect is captured. This will allow you to backtrack to find possible harborage areas or entry ways. We carry Catchmaster CM MB 72 72 ct box, Catchmaster CM MB 72 8 ct pk, or Trapper LTD 72 ct box.

Always read and follow label directions. For additional information call Do Your Own Pest Control Supplies at 972-562-9999, 903-891-8818, or 866-562-8999.