Cockroach traps are a safe means of getting rid of insects

Traps for cockroaches appeared on the market relatively recently, a little over 10 years ago, and immediately occupied a worthy niche among insect protection products due to their effectiveness and safety. Depending on the type, they can be adhesive, electric, or ultrasonic, but the principle of their operation is approximately the same everywhere.

Efficiency of traps

The effectiveness of traps targeting cockroaches depends on the number of individuals per 1 square meter. m—density of the colony. Traps are especially good during the initial stages of infection. If there were no cockroaches, and suddenly they appeared in small quantities, the traps will show themselves to be as effective as possible - most likely, all the “aliens” will be caught in them.

In heavily infested areas, traps themselves are ineffective. They should be used in combination with other anti-cockroach agents. They can also be used after professional disinsection - for prevention.

The essence of all traps is to lure insects. They, sensing the pleasant and promising smell of food, enter a trap from which it is impossible to escape. The prisoners either remain there or die by eating poison.

How insect traps work

All cockroach traps work on the principle of bait. The insect climbs inside the device, attracted by the smell of food, and dies without finding a way out or is killed by some means. The dead insect is then removed from the container, and the trap is prepared for new work.

There are disposable devices that are destroyed when they expire. These traps use an adhesive surface to trap insects in. They have a reasonable price and a relatively short service life. Their attractiveness lies in their low cost, however, they are bulky, unaesthetic and ineffective if the apartment is heavily infested.

Reusable devices are not cheap and will require additional maintenance. The insect in them, as a rule, is killed immediately using poison or electrical discharge. The corpses have to be removed manually as the receiving container fills, but this inconvenience is more than compensated by the long life of the device.

Traps that use insecticides in their work are somewhat different from the above devices. Cockroaches, having tasted the poisonous bait, run out unhindered and die after some time. The advantage of this method is that there is no need to remove dead insects, as well as their wider impact on the colony, since a poisoned cockroach will treat its fellow tribesmen with a poisonous “gift”.

Devices operating on the basis of ultrasound cannot be called traps in the usual sense of the word, since they work on a completely different principle, not luring, but repelling cockroaches. However, in everyday life they are usually called that, so we will also consider this type of device.

Interesting fact! Cockroaches are one of the most curious insects. If you throw any small object on the floor and hide, you can see how a barbel running past will immediately turn off its path and certainly examine it. It is this feature of insects that contributes to their incredible adaptability.

Varieties

Cockroach traps may differ in the method of capture, attractiveness to insects, and effectiveness. There are 5 types of traps on sale with different operating principles. Each option has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Adhesive

The action of glue traps is extremely simple - an insect that gets into them becomes firmly glued to the sticky base. To achieve the effect, it is recommended to place several Velcro sticks in the apartment at once.

The trap is a box made of paper or cardboard with several holes made through which cockroaches get inside. At the bottom of the box there is a special glue that does not dry out for a long time.

How it works:

1. The cockroach, attracted by the pleasant smell, climbs into the trap.
2. Once stuck, the insect cannot get out. It is dying of thirst. Or a person destroys it by checking the traps.

Pros:

• completely harmless - no threat to children and pets;
• cheapness.

Minuses:

• one-time use - the box is disposed of along with the glued cockroaches;
• stuck insects rustle for a while, trying to escape - this can be annoying;
• do not completely solve the problem of the presence of cockroaches - glue traps only reduce their numbers.

Electrical

These traps kill the caught cockroaches. Essentially, this is an electrical appliance that requires compliance with appropriate safety measures - it should not be placed on a damp surface, and children should not be allowed near it.

How it works:

1. Bait is placed in a special chamber to attract cockroaches.
2. Having penetrated inside the trap, the insects instantly die from electric shock.
3. Periodically, dead cockroaches are shaken out and the bait is changed.

Pros:

• completely non-toxic;
• can be used for a long time;
• instant death.

Minuses:

• powered by electricity;
• high price.

Electrostatic

Electrostatic type traps have appeared recently, and they are not yet on the Russian market. Their action is based on the potential difference between the electrical charges of wax particles and the body of the cockroach.

How it works:

1. Place bait into an electrostatic trap.
2. The cockroach follows the smell.
3. Climbing into the trap, he touches the wax and becomes a victim of electrostatic discharge.
4. The cockroach loses the ability to move for 2 days. During this time, you need to collect and destroy insects caught in the trap.

Pros:

• efficiency;
• ease of use;
• safety.

The downside is that it is not available on the Russian market. Need to order from abroad.

Insecticidal

Such traps are extremely popular among consumers. Efficiency is achieved due to the spread of the toxic substance among all inhabitants of the colony - it is carried by individuals who have been trapped.

How it works:

1. A cockroach enters the chamber with poison. Entry and exit is free.
2. After eating the bait, the insects go to the nests and spread poison there, which infects other individuals. All insects are infected, including those that were not trapped.

Pros:

• compactness;
• Thanks to the sticky fastening, the trap can be placed on any horizontal and vertical surfaces;
• have an attractive design and do not spoil the interior of the home;
• do not harm children;
• mass destruction;
• Ease of use.

No cons found.

Ultrasonic

Most insect species do not respond well to ultrasound. However, there are no exact studies on how harmful it is to cockroaches. Practice shows that ultrasound causes paralysis in these insects and reduces their ability to reproduce.

Due to exposure to high-frequency waves, cockroaches experience anxiety. The insects will try to leave the place where the threat comes from. An ultrasonic trap is essentially a repeller.

Pros:

• long-term operation;
• ease of use.

Minuses:

• power supply;
• negative impact on pets.

It is recommended to use ultrasonic repellent traps for prevention. They can be turned on from time to time to “chase” cockroaches that have a desire to settle in the apartment.

Types of traps and methods of their use

Currently, there are the following types of insect traps:

• adhesive
• electric
• insecticidal
• ultrasonic.

They all have different service life and cost. They also differ in their internal structure.

Glue traps

Such devices are among the most affordable. They are usually made of thick paper and cardboard and look like a house with holes on the sides. Inside, a glue trap for cockroaches contains a sticker with a sticky substance, on the surface of which insects who decide to feast on the bait stick.

This device is sold disassembled and in order for it to start working, you need to fold the cardboard along the intended lines. At the bottom of such a house there is a sticky sticker from which you need to remove the protective paper. The kit usually also includes a bait tablet. It is placed in the middle of the adhesive surface.

Traps prepared for work are placed in places that insects visit most often:

• near the stove;
• next to the trash can;
• under the kitchen sink;
• close to the dining table;
• on the shelves of kitchen cabinets.

Over time, the effectiveness of such traps decreases as the adhesive surface becomes filled with insects. The higher the contamination of the room, the faster the traps will expire, so they are checked from time to time and the used ones are destroyed.

Glue-based cockroach traps:

• Forssyth
• Argus
• Taiga
• Block
• Green Leaf

Electrical traps

Reusable electric cockroach trap. The cost of such a device is significantly higher than glue houses. Depending on the manufacturer, it may have a metal or plastic case with a conductive bottom. This device operates from the network and requires compliance with the following safety measures:

1. They are installed only in dry rooms protected from moisture and precipitation.
2. The surface on which such devices are located must be made of non-combustible materials.
3. The operation of the device must be periodically checked to avoid breakdowns associated with damage to the integrity of the insulating layer of the housing and wire.
4. Touch the device only with dry hands.
5. Whenever working with the device, disconnect it from the electrical network.

The principle of operation of the device is similar to all traps. The insect climbs inside through special holes, attracted by the smell of the bait, and then is destroyed using an electric discharge. The kit, as a rule, contains a special brush, with the help of which insect corpses are swept out of the inside of the trap. The bait must be renewed as cockroaches eat it, but this will have to be done no more than 1-2 times a month, depending on the infestation of the apartment with insects.

Insecticidal traps

Traps containing a poisonous substance as bait can most often be found in hardware stores. Although their price is slightly higher than glue houses, they are one of the most popular means of getting rid of cockroaches.

Advantages of insecticidal traps:

• Ease of use;
• safety;
• long-term effect.

They are easy to use and do not require any additional maintenance. It is enough just to remove the protective film from the adhesive sticker and attach the box in a place attractive to cockroaches. After that, you can forget about it, since there is no need to either update the bait or remove dead insects from it. Cockroaches eat the poisonous “gift” and go to die in another place, often it becomes their own nest, where their poisoned corpse is eaten by fellow tribesmen. Thus, the insecticide spreads far beyond the trap. The only drawback of such a device is its relatively short lifespan, since once the bait runs out, it cannot be renewed.

These cockroach traps are made of plastic material and look like a round or square hollow box with holes on the sides and a strip of double-sided tape on the bottom. Using this tape they can be attached to vertical surfaces. In the very center of the container there is a poisoned bait, securely fixed in a special recess.

The following insecticidal traps have proven themselves to be effective:

• Raid.
• Raptor
• Combat
• Dohlox
• Brownie.

Ultrasonic traps

An ultrasonic cockroach trap works on the principle of repelling insects with electromagnetic radiation. It has been proven that many insects feel uncomfortable when exposed to ultrasonic waves and strive to leave a place that is dangerous from their point of view as soon as possible.

This device looks like a small oblong or round box with holes for radiation to escape. It can be placed horizontally or hung on the wall. It runs on AC power and, like all electrical appliances, requires constant supervision of its operation.

The effectiveness and safety of such a device raises some doubts. After all, ultrasound, as we know, also affects people, and insects that have left a “dysfunctional” apartment for neighbors will return as soon as the machine stops working. However, such devices have been on the market for more than one year, which means that in some cases they can produce results. Read the article about cockroach repellers on our website and decide for yourself whether such a device is worth your attention or not.

Insect glue

Cockroach glue is often found on sale. It works on the principle of a sticky trap, only it is applied not to the inner surface of glue houses, but to pieces of paper or cardboard, which are then laid out in the path of insect movement. This product is sold in tubes of 100 and 200 ml and has a relatively low cost.

If we compare house traps and glue, then the first option is preferable, since in this case there is no chance of the owner himself “sticking”, and the floor, on which a viscous substance can get on, is quite difficult to clean. In a house where pets and small children live, this fishing method is not at all acceptable.

Another disadvantage is the impossibility of using it on vertical surfaces, since, despite its viscosity, the glue is still a fluid substance and over time, under the influence of gravity, will flow down, decorating the walls and surfaces of cabinets with unsightly streaks.

Advice! In order for cockroach traps to be as effective as possible, they need to be cleared of dead insects frequently. The smell of decomposing corpses and the distress calls made by dying cockroaches will scare away their fellow tribesmen.

How to make traps from available materials?

You can make the simplest traps for cockroaches with your own hands. To do this, you will only need a few minutes of time and available means at hand.

Glue trap

You will need a small cardboard box, a bait with a strong smell and tape that is sticky on both sides.

How to make a trap:

1. Take a box of tea, sweets or another. Lay out the box and poke holes in it in several places so cockroaches can get through.
2. Place tape at the bottom of the box. Or coat the cardboard with rat and mouse repellent glue. It does not dry out for a long time, so insects, stepping on it, quickly stick their paws.
3. Place the bait directly on the tape or glue.
4. Assemble the box and place it in areas popular with cockroaches.
5. When the box is full, throw it away along with the cockroaches, and place a new trap in the empty space.

The bait can be food with a strong smell, for example, a piece of cheese or sausage.

Video on how to make a glue trap yourself:

Jar traps

This is the simplest version of a homemade trap, for which you only need a glass jar, vegetable oil, a piece of paper and bait.

How to make a trap:

1. Place bait in a liter jar and grease its sides with oil. Vaseline can also be used for lubrication.
2. To make it easy for a cockroach to get into the jar, wrap it in paper. The insect will easily rise to the top, end up in the jar, and will not be able to get out again - thanks to the oil lubrication.
3. When there are several cockroaches in the jar, pour water into the jar and throw the cockroaches into the toilet.

From a plastic bottle

You will need a small plastic bottle and strong smelling bait. Tools: scissors.

How to make a trap:

1. Cut off the top of the bottle - about 1/3.
2. Fill the larger part with water and throw cockroach bait into it.
3. Lubricate the inner walls with oil so that insects cannot escape.
4. Turn the cut piece of the bottle upside down and insert it into the lower part filled with water. That's it, the trap is ready.

Insects attracted by the bait climb into the bottle and fall into the water. They cannot get out on the slippery walls and drown.

Benefits of cockroach traps

The use of traps is sometimes simply irreplaceable; their excellent effectiveness has been proven. They are safe for pets and children as long as they do not put them in their mouth or play with them. The choice of traps is huge, and their cost is relatively low, and they are sold everywhere.

Traps called Combat and Raptor are very popular in stores. If you really want to, you can build a simple trap for cockroaches that have settled in the house yourself. This is not particularly difficult and below we will tell you how to build it.

Purchased traps

There are a wide variety of cockroach traps on the market. These include both disposable and reusable devices. Traps on the market differ in their capture methods and effectiveness.

Before buying a cockroach trap, evaluate their merits and choose the option that is best suited for your home. Next - the most popular models among consumers - effective and safe

This is a glue trap with a sticky layer that is resistant to moisture. In one package, 5 traps are sold at once, which need to be brought into working condition. The trap is equipped with five bait tablets.

How to assemble a Foresight trap:

1. Assemble a cardboard house by bending it along the marked lines.
2. Remove the protective layer from the adhesive surface.
3. Place a tablet in the center of the Velcro to attract cockroaches.
4. Cover the trap and place it in one of the areas popular with cockroaches.

Pros:

• safety for people and animals;
• high performance;
• many cockroaches can fit in one box;
• the bait is effective for 2 months;
• the sticky substance remains sticky for 1.5 months;
• disposed of as normal waste;
• Once the cardboard backing is wet, the effectiveness of the trap does not decrease.

Such traps have one drawback - they are not capable of completely destroying a colony and are not effective against mass infection.

Price: 150 rub.

Electrical traps

Such traps are more like unusual boxes or chests with a complex device inside. They contain bait, which attracts insects with its smell. When a cockroach enters the box, an electric discharge is sent, destroying the hungry creature. The set with the device usually includes a special brush designed for sweeping away the remains of longhorned beetles.

Like glue traps, electric traps are environmentally friendly and do not contain insecticides or chemicals. In addition, they will serve their customers for many years.

But there are also some nuances to using such devices. Since they are electrically discharged and connected to the mains, traps should not be placed near water or on wet surfaces (for example, near a sink). You also need to be prepared for the fact that prices for such modern products may seem inflated.

Review

“Once cockroaches appeared in my apartment, no matter what I did to poison them! We used crayons, glue traps, sprays, and gels. At first the effect seemed to be noticeable, but after that the pests became more and more numerous. I decided to spend money on an electric trap and was right. Immediately after the cockroach is inside, it is killed by an electric shock. The good news is that you no longer need to poison your household with all sorts of chemicals. Now I notice that there are practically no insects at home. The result is obvious: if previously they scattered in different directions when the light was turned on, now you rarely see 1-2 individuals.”

Yuliy Sergeevna, Saratov

"Raptor" - with Velcro for attaching to the wall

These products from a popular brand are insecticidal traps based on synthetic poison with contact-intestinal action. Individuals that have tasted the bait in the trap quickly infect their fellows, carrying poison on their paws into the cockroach nests.

In appearance, the Raptor trap is a small plastic box. It has holes for insects to penetrate, and inside there is tasty poison. The product is sold in the form of a package with 6 traps. The manufacturer also has a stronger version of “Raptor” - “Double Strength”, with two poisons.

Pros:

• There is Velcro for attaching to the wall;
• destroys pests rather than repels them;
• mass distribution of poison;
• does not leave stains;
• valid for six months;
• ease of use;
• compactness;
• Sold in almost all hardware stores.

Minuses:

• poses a danger to children and animals - must be installed in places inaccessible to them;
• one package is only enough for 25 sq. m;
• Only effective against small populations.

Price: 200 rub.

Insecticidal traps

An insecticidal trap is a round box containing poisoned bait for cockroaches. The trap is equipped with several holes through which insects can not only get inside, but also get out. This is necessary so that a cockroach that has tasted the insecticide can infect other individuals.

Modern poison traps have several advantages:

• Thanks to the Velcro located on the reverse side, they can even be attached to vertical planes - away from children and pets;
• The appearance of these devices will not spoil the interior. Many companies produce traps in beautiful, stylish colors;
• They have affordable prices;
• Are freely available;
• Traps with insecticides do not need to be plugged in - this allows them to be placed near kitchen sinks, in bathrooms and other places with high humidity levels.

Let's look at the best traps based on chemical insecticides. You can buy them in any supermarket and store. The maximum effect can be expected in about 1-2 weeks.

Raid

The Raid discs are based on lambda cyhalothrin, a powerful insecticide with an intestinal-contact effect. This drug ensures a chain reaction, infecting even those insects that did not come into direct contact with the bait. Raid packages have several configurations - from 4 to 12 traps. The price of the smallest is about 180 rubles.

The popular manufacturer of home pest control products "Raid" took care of creating a special device for catching cockroaches. A distinctive feature is that there are two different destruction devices in one package. The standard Raid Max kit includes 6 simple enteric contact traps.

Additionally, each kit contains a special reproduction regulator, which sterilizes cockroaches that have not eaten the bait. How to use: place traps around the apartment at a rate of at least 5 pieces per 10 square meters. m. Activate the breeding regulator and install it near the expected habitats of cockroaches. Replace the governor disc every 90 days.

Having studied the instructions on the packaging, you can find out that:

• One set is definitely not enough for the whole apartment;
• the effect of the regulator occurs 2 weeks after installation;
• It is prohibited to install the regulator near food and kitchen utensils.

“Raid Max” has an average rating among consumers, since the best option is to use it in combination with other products, and also because the result does not come immediately.

On average, buying one package will cost you about 300 rubles.

Raptor

This bait is based on chlorpyrifos, a powerful poison that paralyzes the central nervous system of cockroaches. Having eaten the bait or simply touched it with its paws, the insect becomes a carrier of poison and successfully infects its relatives. The Raptor package consists of 6 traps. Its approximate cost is about 150 rubles.

A well-known company that produces a variety of household pest control products. Raptor traps based on an insecticide, a synthetic substance with a contact-intestinal effect, have proven themselves well. Just a little poison is enough for the poisoned parasite to infect other individuals with the substance carried on its legs into the nest.

To lure the cockroach, the manufacturer added aromatic preservatives of apricot or vanilla to the composition. The device looks like a small plastic box with holes, inside of which insecticide is poured. The back wall is equipped with Velcro for attaching to the wall. The standard packaging includes 6 traps.

Recently, the updated “Double Strength” trap has been available in the Raptor range of products, which differs from the previous one in that it contains 2 insecticides - fipronil and emmamectin benzonate.

Advantages:

• low price (about 200 rubles);
• destruction rather than repelling pests;
• the poison does not act immediately, but after some time, which allows it to infect other individuals that are not in contact with the trap;
• leaves no marks or stains;
• duration of action – 6 months;
• easy to use, small in size;
• available at any supermarket or hardware store.

Flaws:

• can only be installed in places inaccessible to children and pets;
• pest control must be accompanied by a thorough cleaning of the premises and blocking any possible access of the cockroach to water;
• 1 trap is designed for a maximum of 5 square meters. m., so 1 package is only enough for 25–30 sq. m.;
• copes only with a small population; with a high level of infection it should be used in combination with other means.

Place Raptor traps in suspected insect habitats

"Combat" and "Combat Superbyte"

Traps of this brand are among the most powerful. Thanks to hydramethylnon, a new generation insecticide, Combat Superbyte allows you to significantly expand the range of insects and kill an entire colony of cockroaches as quickly as possible. A package, which includes 4 traps, costs about 180 rubles.

"Dohloks" and "Brownie"

In these traps, the main active chemical is fipronil, which is included in the category of insecticides of low toxicity to humans. The downside of these traps is resistance (cockroaches get used to the chemical).

That is why both Dohlox and Domovoy need to be used together with other drugs - gels or sprays. In this case they will be more effective. The package consists of 6 records. The cost is 120 rubles.

"Kombat" - with prolonged action

An insecticidal contact trap with a new poison - hydramethylnon, which differs from its analogues in its longer duration of action. One box is enough to exterminate an entire colony of cockroaches. The product is a plastic box with holes, inside of which there is an odorous bait.

Pros:

• prolonged action;
• each cockroach that climbs into the trap infects several fellow tribesmen;
• There are products of a classic look and the color of the laminate;
• low toxicity to humans and animals;
• price.

Minuses:

• requires regular use;
• does not always give 100% results.

Price: 180 rub. per package (4 pcs.).

Reasons for the appearance of cockroaches in an apartment

Cockroaches in a house or apartment are a fairly common occurrence. It is believed that insects are interested in apartments where basic sanitary standards are not followed. Although there are cases when cockroaches settled in apartments where cleanliness and order were maintained. And yet, this indicates that even such apartments somehow attract unpleasant insects.

In some cases, they simply had nowhere to go, and they sought refuge in a neighboring apartment. The main thing that attracts cockroaches is the abundance of food in an accessible form and the presence of water. If such conditions are absent, cockroaches will never stay in such a living space. Therefore, it is believed that cleanliness is the first enemy of baleen insects.

Therefore, cockroaches appear in the apartment:

• Due to irregular garbage disposal, open access to food or food residues, the presence of water droplets near the sink or condensation on the pipes of water supply systems.
• Due to late washing of dishes. There is a practice when, after eating, unwashed dishes are left in the sink for a long time, until the next meal. This does not go unnoticed by various insects, including cockroaches.
• If an active fight against insects has begun in the neighboring apartment, then they will certainly try to get into the neighboring apartment, regardless of whether it is dirty or clean.
• Since insects can live inside cabinet furniture, they can move with it to another owner when purchasing used furniture.
• If no one in an apartment or house monitors the serviceability of the water supply systems, then leaks of various origins create all the conditions for the life of cockroaches.

At the same time, easy access to water reduces the effectiveness of the use of toxic substances used to combat these insects.

"Lethal force" - with delayed lethal outcome

Contact-intestinal trap based on chlopyrifos. The poison first suppresses the nervous system of insects, and then other organs. As a result, they die within 24 hours from asphyxia. Infected individuals “share the poison” with their relatives. The trap is no different in appearance from its competitors.

Pros:

• ease of use;
• cheapness.

Minuses:

• Before installing traps, you need to thoroughly clean the entire room;
• cannot be used simultaneously with contact insecticides;
• It is recommended to install at least 6 traps at the same time;
• does not give 100% results.

Price: 75-100 rub.

How do cockroach repellents work?

They are produced in different forms, and their operating principles are also different. Some of them are capable of destroying all parasites that have occupied a home, others affect only those of them that fall into the trap, and there are also substances that can only be used against those individuals that are in a person’s field of vision at the moment. They have one thing in common - they are all methods of exterminating uninvited “tenants.” They usually work by influencing the nervous system of pests, as a result of which impulses are blocked, and after this paralysis occurs, followed by the death of the affected individuals.

How to choose the best cockroach repellent that will really help cope with this scourge? Let's look at the example of a section in a specialized store. First you need to familiarize yourself with each of them, understand the principle of their operation, and then make your choice. It is possible that you will have to arm yourself with not one, but several of them, so that the fight is as effective as possible, and the owners of the house manage to completely get rid of unpleasant “neighbors”.

"Taiga" - sticky and non-toxic

This is a cheap glue trap with zero toxicity - there are no toxic substances in its adhesive layer. The product easily folds into a box house. In the center of the sticky layer there is an odorous bait. To “launch” the trap, it is enough to remove the film from the adhesive layer.

Pros:

• complete safety for people and animals;
• can be placed in places where products are concentrated;
• ease of operation;
• long-term – designed for six months;
• There is Velcro that allows you to install the product anywhere;
• price.

Minuses:

• does not guarantee the destruction of the entire population;
• effective only in apartments with low infestation.

Price: 30-40 rub. per package (6 traps).

Electronic trap - an effective device against domestic parasites

An Electric Cockroach Trap is a small metal box containing insect bait. It needs to be changed regularly. Attracted by the pleasant aroma, the insects enter the box, where they die from a strong electric discharge. This trap comes with a special brush, which can be used to remove the remains of dead parasites. This trap also needs to be cleaned very often.

The advantages of Electronic Cockroach Trap include:

• No toxicity;
• Safety for people or pets;
• Long service life.

The use of such traps requires great care. Since the device is powered by electricity, it should not be placed in places with high levels of humidity or where it can be easily reached by a child. Electric traps are sold at specialized retail outlets. If desired, it can be ordered online. Price – from 700 rubles and above.

Review:

Natalya: “There was a period when I had a lot of trouble with these insects. And she poisoned them with gels, and sprayed them with aerosols, and outlined them with crayons. At first it seems like nothing, and then the cockroaches start creeping away from the neighbors again. Having seen an electronic trap in a store, I decided to try it in practice. The price is not very high, and it can work for a long time. I’ll say right away – the method is really effective. The cockroaches die immediately, rather than wallowing inside, as is the case with a glue house. In addition, this method is harmless, which is also good news. In general, I got rid of cockroaches in just a few days. I can’t be happier!”

“Clean House” - toxic and inexpensive

Budget trap with the poisonous substance chlorpyrifos. It is a plastic box into which cockroaches, attracted by the smell of the bait, climb. Insects that have visited the house spread the poison to the cockroach nests. Validity period: 2 months.

Pros:

• long term;
• affordable price.

Minuses:

• a poison with an unstable effect - it has a destructive effect on some cockroaches, while others quickly get used to it;
• limited effectiveness - not suitable for homes with mass infestation.

Price: 150 rub. per package (6 traps).

Reviews

Ellina: What first attracted me to the store was the bright packaging, as well as the fact that this product was quite advertised and was widely popular among customers. The price, in comparison with other cockroach repellents, is significantly higher. I attributed this to the effectiveness of the method of fighting insects. I paid a little more than 250 rubles. At home, I placed the traps as indicated in the instructions. After two weeks I can say that the cockroaches have not disappeared. Yes, there are no more of them, that’s the whole result. I cannot recommend the Combat cockroach traps to anyone.

Alena: I went to Auchan City and bought long-term Raptor traps. I set traps and almost the next day I noticed that there were fewer cockroaches. Alas, they have not disappeared completely, but they have indeed become few and far between and dead insects are becoming more and more common. So the traps are working!

"Raid" - with reproduction regulator

The active ingredient in this insecticidal trap is lambda cyhalothrin. The death of insects occurs after 1-2 days, the full effect occurs after 2 weeks. Kills not only cockroaches, but also woodlice, ants, and silverfish. For 10 sq. m. you need 5 traps.

The enteric-contact trap is complemented by a special reproduction regulator - it sterilizes cockroaches that have not eaten the bait. The propagation regulator discs are replaced every 3 months.

Pros:

• no unpleasant odor;
• slight toxicity to humans and animals;
• long validity period;
• ease of use;
• versatility.

Minuses:

• Traps need to be replaced periodically - they lose effectiveness;
• low efficiency in case of severe infection;
• high density of traps per 1 sq. m;
• cannot be combined with aerosols.

Price: 180 rub. per package (4 pcs.).

What poisonous traps can you find in the store?

They are usually sold in the most ordinary supermarkets, and the names of their brands always remain well-known due to active advertising. The maximum duration of the effect from such traps is 1-2 weeks.

Traps for cockroaches Raptor

The bait is made on the basis of a fairly powerful insecticide - chlorpyrofos. It paralyzes the nervous system of cockroaches, leading to death. It is not necessary for the insect to eat the bait; contact with one part of the body is enough for the individual to begin infecting other relatives with poison. The package contains 6 traps. Cost – from 150 rubles.

Traps Combat Superbyte

They are recognized as quite effective because they contain an insecticide recently developed by specialists in the chemical industry - hydramethylnon. The manufacturer of the traps assures that a few pieces are enough for a colony of cockroaches to be completely exterminated. Sold in packs of 4 pieces. Cost – from 180 rubles

Traps Raid

The traps are peculiar disks, inside of which there is a strong pyrethroid insecticide - lambda cyhalothrin. It acts primarily on the gastrointestinal tract of the insect. Allows you to poison not only one individual, but several at once, if an infected cockroach brings particles of the substance to the habitat of its relatives.

The package consists of 4-12 pieces. With a minimum number of traps (4 pieces), the price is about 180 rubles.

Review

“About 3-4 months ago I picked up a package of Raid traps from the store. I watched for a long time, but never noticed a single insect near them. But then my family and I started a general cleaning of the kitchen, decided to lift all the cabinets and move the refrigerator. We were surprised at how many carcasses of dead cockroaches there were; the entire floor was covered! There really is an effect: one insect infects the rest. But the traps have been in place for several months now, but we haven’t been able to completely get rid of the cockroaches, although there are significantly fewer of them.”

Maxim, Kazan

Traps Taiga

The manufacturer promises 100% results through the use of a proven insecticide formula (specially developed by the company). However, do not forget that some insects can acquire resistance to the components of the drug.

The price of a pack of 6 pieces starts from 35 rubles.

Brownie and Dohlox traps

The active ingredient in these traps is fipronil, which is recognized as the safest for humans. Some cockroaches have already developed resistance to this chemical, so it will be useless against them. If you decide to buy just such traps, it is recommended to use gels and houses from other manufacturers in addition to them.

In a box, the buyer is offered 6 pieces, the price starts from 110 rubles.

Review

“When I noticed cockroaches in the house, I hurriedly ran to the store to buy poison. I bought the first thing that came to hand, namely the gel. It had to be applied along the baseboards and along the perimeter, in the habitats of the individuals. I followed the manufacturer's recommendations and did everything as written in the instructions. The gel has a pleasant smell, which has become attractive not only to cockroaches, but also to my cats. The furry pets almost got poisoned! After that, I started using traps: I glued them everywhere the cats couldn’t get into. There is an effect, but not as stable and fast as from the gel, but it is safer for animals.”

Antonina, Perm

Traps Clean House

Made from chlorpyrifos. For it to work, the bait must be absorbed by a cockroach or contact with it by the integument of the body. Gradually, insects get used to this substance and have to choose another, although there is still some effect during the first time of use.

Supplied in packs of 6 pieces, price – from 50 rubles.

"Dohlox" - effective for a whole year

Insecticidal trap of intestinal action based on fipronil. The drug is characterized by average effectiveness and functionality. It has low toxicity to humans, but is lethal to insects. The poison is in a plastic washer, so neither animals nor children can reach the poison.

Traps can be placed in close proximity to cereals and other products. The washer is placed in a cabinet, and there it can stand and remain effective for almost a whole year. One package is enough for an average-sized apartment. Kills, in addition to cockroaches, woodlice, ants and other insects.

Pros:

• ease of use;
• has a long-term preventive effect;
• allowed to be used in children's and educational institutions, in catering establishments;
• wide spectrum of action;
• price.

Minuses:

• immunity can be quickly developed;
• you need to collect and throw away dead cockroaches.

Price: 120 rub. per package (6 pcs.).

The best glue traps

These include:

• "Trap". This device is characterized by a high level of stickiness, which leaves no chance for pests to get out of it;
• "ARGUS". Those who have used the product of this brand claim that the results of its use are impressive in the number of “tenants” caught. This means that this trap is very effective;
• "Foresight". This is an effective device, which comes with a tablet that attracts parasites;
• "Liquidator". The strips have a high level of stickiness, making them highly effective.

"Argus" - no toxic substances

A special feature of the Argus glue trap is the inclusion of an aromatic bait in the sticky layer. It looks like a cardboard house with holes. Cockroaches, sensing the smell, make their way inside the trap and get their paws stuck in the sticky layer.

Pros:

• absolute safety for the life and health of humans and domestic animals;
• the trap is quickly and easily assembled;
• no need to put bait in the trap;
• does not cause allergies or other skin reactions;
• compactness.

Minuses:

• periodically have to be changed - as it is filled;
• does not provide 100% effectiveness.

Price: 200 rub. per package (5 pcs.).

“Mashenka” is universal and safe

Glue trap, effective against a wide variety of crawling insects. It is completely safe as it does not contain poisons. It is a cardboard box with a sticky substance inside. The effect lasts for 2-3 months.

Pros:

• can be stored nearby with food;
• does not pose a threat to children and animals;
• neutral smell;
• price.

Minuses:

• does not guarantee the absence of insects - visiting “aliens” may not immediately fall into the traps set;
• Several traps are required at once to get the effect.

Price: 120 rub.

The best aerosol repellents for cockroaches

The best aerosol repellents for cockroaches

You should find out which ones you should keep at the ready if you suddenly have to meet them.

• "Bioprotector against cockroaches." This new spray is gaining popularity among spray bottles due to its large bottle volume and the unique effectiveness of microcapsule technology. Cockroaches do not sense the active substance and are slowly but steadily poisoned through treated surfaces.
• "Raid Max". The composition of the aerosol is based on components such as cyfluthrin, prallethrin, imiprotrin. Insects die from its influence within 7-9 seconds;
• "Raptor". The substance has no unpleasant odor, is fast-acting, safe for humans and animals;
• "Dichlorvos Neo". This is a new version of a long-known aerosol, which does not have such a strong “aroma” as its “ancestor” had. The composition includes such components as tetramethrin, piperonyl butoxide, permethrin, dimethyl sulfoxide, cypermethrin. “Dichlorvos” is an effective remedy for cockroaches, which instantly destroys them when directly applied to them;
• "Combat". This aerosol is considered the least toxic among its “colleagues”, but its effectiveness does not decrease because of this. Insects die instantly when it hits them;
• "Clean house". The substance is characterized by a number of advantages. It does not have a pungent odor and is sold in a large can, which makes it economical. Another advantage is the presence of a dual aerosol supply system - through a sprayer to destroy a moving insect and through a tube to precisely apply liquid to pests hiding in hard-to-reach places. But the most important advantage is the high efficiency of the drug.

Where to install cockroach traps?

Cockroaches are able to get into the narrowest crack, which is why they crawl from apartment to apartment so easily. In addition, these insects are able to sneak into the home through ventilation ducts. Cockroaches are shy and prefer to live in secluded places, so you need to set traps where they appear most often.

Where is the best place to set traps:

• near the trash can;
• under the bath;
• under the sink;
• inside kitchen cabinets;
• in close proximity to the baseboards.

What to do if your cockroaches even survived a nuclear explosion?

Yes, arrogant barbels are capable of this too. Their vitality can be the envy of any other living creature on our planet. They have the ability to quickly adapt to poisons that seemed effective yesterday, but may not show results today. Therefore, there are frequent cases when, after breathing calmly, after some time the owners of apartments and houses discover that the “enemy” has attacked again.

Many owners of apartments and houses complain that, having tried all known types of remedies separately and all at the same time, they end up seeing that the “guests” are calmly crawling on the poison spread throughout the premises. And sometimes there are even more of them, as if they had invited their neighbor’s “friends” to laugh together at people’s attempts to get rid of them. Neither cleanliness, bordering on the sterility of the operating room, nor blocking the routes for parasites to enter the home helps in such a situation.

What to do in such a situation? You can try to apply sanctions to neighbors who carefully raise them as pets, feeding them and providing them with moisture. But they will consist, at most, in ineffective persuasion, because more effective methods of influence may turn out to be criminally punishable.

There is another option - to resort to what is called heavy artillery. Today there are specialized teams for exterminating cockroaches. These are the real heroes of our time, who can cope with an enemy who seemed invincible after all the methods tried to defeat him. Employees of such organizations come to the customer, armed to the teeth with literally chemical weapons, and arrange a real nuclear war for the mustachioed parasites, from which they will definitely not be able to hide.

They know perfectly well where these cunning insects can hide, what escape routes they will try to use, and completely deprive them of the opportunity to do so. Their goal is the complete destruction of cockroaches, regardless of how many there are, how long the fight against them has lasted, and how they reacted to previous attempts to get rid of them. Such teams use powerful professional chemicals that a “mere mortal” cannot purchase in a regular store.

The guarantee of success in using the services of such organizations is close to 100%. With their help, it is possible not to win one of the battles in order to get time for a break, but to finally win the war. They are truly the last resort. If even after attracting these brave, fearless guys who know the right battle tactics, the pests gain impudence and return to your home, and such a neighborhood does not please you at all, you may have to think about changing your place of residence. Fortunately, such cases are extremely rare, and representatives of specialized teams do their job “excellently,” eliminating this problem once and, if not forever, then for a very long time.

Are poisonous traps dangerous for humans and animals?

Only insecticidal traps pose a danger to people and animals. Moreover, the degree of danger depends on the toxicity of the poison used. Among them there are toxic substances that can be harmful to pets.

If the poison is highly toxic, it is necessary to protect animals from dead insects. If an animal eats a dead cockroach, it may suffer. It is advisable to place such traps in the most inaccessible places where children cannot reach them.

There are also low-toxic poisons that do not pose any particular danger to people and pets - this is usually indicated by the manufacturer on the packaging and in the instructions. But to avoid problems, it is recommended to treat all insecticides without exception with extreme caution.

Best bait stations

The top best products in this category include:

• "Combat SuperBait." The active ingredient of the device is hydramethylnon 2%, which has a detrimental effect on insects, since they have not developed an addiction to it. The manufacturer states that an individual caught in a container with poison can infect not only its fellows, but also the larvae, thus destroying them too;
• "Clean house". Such bait stations are easy to use - they can be placed anywhere. In addition, the kit includes adhesive tapes, with which they can be fixed on any surface. They do not emit toxins, therefore they are safe for people and animals;
• "Detia". The device is a biocide bait whose active ingredient is acetamiprid. The area of ​​its influence is quite extensive and amounts to 6 m2. The active toxic component paralyzes the nervous system of insects, as a result of which they die, having managed to infect other individuals. This is a good remedy for cockroaches, the duration of which is up to six months;
• "Kronos". The operating area of ​​the device is small - 2 m2. But this is a powerful, good remedy for mustache parasites, thanks to which you can quickly get rid of them;
• "Raptor". This manufacturer has long established itself as reliable, and this device is one example of this. Its active component is fipronil. As is the case with other similar devices, pests do not die immediately from its influence, thanks to which they manage to infect some of their fellows. The area of ​​action of such a bait station is 3-4 m2.

Prevention measures

Cockroaches need food and water to live, so they do not live in rooms where there is none. It is not for nothing that these insects are considered a symbol of unsanitary conditions. They, of course, can appear in an apartment where cleanliness reigns, but it is very easy to remove them here.

How to prevent the appearance and reproduction of cockroaches in your home:

• Keep your kitchen perfectly clean. Do not leave dirty dishes on the tables. Especially at night - be sure to wash the dishes before turning off the lights and going to bed. Keep sinks and work surfaces clean.
• Don't leave crumbs on tables. Leftover food, spilled sugary drinks. Store bulk products in closed containers.
• Avoid leaking taps. And water dripping from them.
• Eliminate gaps between walls and baseboards. Install small grilles on ventilation systems.

Cockroach traps are presented on the market in a very wide range, allowing each consumer to choose the option that best suits specific conditions. If you place traps around your home in a timely manner, the problem with cockroaches will be practically solved.

Which one to buy: cost and benefits

Having figured out how a cockroach trap works, you need to choose the optimal device that is suitable specifically for your home. Hardware stores offer products from the brands “Clean House”, “Komus”, “Taiga” and many other manufacturers. In order not to get confused in the wide range, refer to the reviews of people who have encountered the problem of household pests. The table contains the most popular traps of different categories (prices are indicated as of January 2022).

Table - Popular insect traps

If you have leftover Ataka, Dohlox or any other poison gel at home, you can make an insecticidal trap yourself. Squeeze a little paste into plastic bottle caps and place them in hidden places.

Will turning on the lights scare away cockroaches?

Some people mistakenly believe that cockroaches run away from light. They leave the lights on at night while they sleep, believing that if the cockroaches are exposed to light 24 hours a day, they will go away.

Unfortunately, this approach doesn't work because cockroaches can always find a dark spot somewhere in your home to breed.

One cockroach is a sign of infection

No, just one cockroach is not necessarily an indicator of infestation. However, you should still be concerned if you see even one cockroach in your home. Its appearance could be associated with a scout searching for food from a nearby nest.

In this case, you likely have a roach nest in your home that needs to be eliminated. And the sooner you do this, the better.

Why are there still cockroaches in a clean house?

Not many people understand why the house is constantly kept clean, but there are still cockroaches running around. Cockroaches are primarily attracted to food. They also need water to reproduce and survive. So if you have a lot of food for cockroaches to feed on, they will be a problem.

If you take food out of the equation, the cockroaches will gather and find a place to stay.

Other baits and repellents that work

Traps aren't the only thing that works. There are many other baits and repellents that can be used to control cockroaches.

Here are the main ones:

• Sticky traps.
• Adhesive board.
• Boric acid
• Diatomaceous earth
• Ultrasonic pest repellers
• Related questions about cockroaches

Homemade devices

Not all owners know that you can build a simple trap for cockroaches with your own hands. In fact, there is nothing complicated, and you can use available materials as materials.

Glue trap

Main characteristics:

• The blank for the frame can be purchased at the store.
• The store also sells a sticky base that begins to work immediately after removing the protective film.
• The trap resembles a small house or container with a sticky surface inside. Cockroaches stick to it, trying to examine a new object.

A glue trap for cockroaches can be used to catch other insects, such as ants, for example.

Jar traps

The operating principle is similar. But when using a wide-necked jar, the odor deficiency is neutralized.

• A 0.5 liter jar is greased inside with sunflower oil or Vaseline. This is done to prevent the cockroach from getting out.
• The bait is laid out at the bottom of the jar. In this case, anything can happen. Right down to the Olivier salad. The main thing is that the smell is strong.
• The outside of the jar is wrapped in a sheet of paper in the shape of a cone. The top part should cling well to the neck of the jar. The paper will make it very convenient for pests to climb up.

Note: The advantage of a jar trap is its large capacity. Disadvantage: olive oil and Vaseline dry out. If you don't keep an eye on this, the cockroaches will freely get out.

From a plastic bottle

You will need a bottle with a capacity of 1.5 l, 2 l, 2.5 l. Conventionally, it is divided into 3 parts, 1/3 of the part along with the neck is cut off. It looks like a watering can. Most of the bottle is filled with water up to halfway. They throw products that can float on the surface. For example, sausage, cheese, meat. It is desirable that the products are aromatic. After all, they will be the ones who attract cockroaches into the trap.

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The cut-off part of the bottle is lowered upside down. Secure it around the edges with tape so that it does not move to the side. The edges are greased with vegetable oil.

The trap is placed in places where pests like to be. Near the trash can, under the table, near the sink, and so on.

A “ladder” in the form of a wooden pencil or stick is placed on the side so that the cockroaches can climb up. The principle of operation of a plastic bottle trap is as follows. Cockroaches pick up the aroma of food and rush to get to it.

They fall into the top part of the bottle, lubricated with vegetable oil, and quickly fall into the water. They are unable to get back. The disadvantage of this device is the inability to spread the strong smell of the bait. Only a faint aroma comes out through the narrow neck.

Which bait to choose

If a cockroach smells the aroma of decaying food, as well as sweets or fermenting alcoholic drinks, it will definitely crawl towards the alluring smell. This property is used precisely to lure the pest into a trap. For baits they usually use: sugar, honey, sweet fruits, egg yolk, beer, wine, kefir. You can experiment with the described baits and choose the best one in your opinion.

Ultrasound devices

Such products cannot be fully called a trap, since their main function is not to catch an insect, but to scare it away, preventing it from entering a certain area. The device emits ultrasonic waves, making the space uncomfortable for mustachioed individuals, as a result of which they tend to leave it.

Sometimes, rather erroneously, ultrasonic models are called “electronic cockroach traps.” Some of them are capable of producing special light and sound signals that irritate the nervous system of insects. When using such devices, you need to take into account that it is not recommended to leave them in places with high humidity, directly near aquariums, bedding, where animals are often found.

It is believed that ultrasound has a negative effect not only on insects, but also on domestic four-legged inhabitants.