7 things to consider to help improve your cockroach control

Heather Patterson

Control Solutions Inc.

Not getting the results you were expecting after a cockroach service? Cockroach control can be tricky, so it may be important to reassess the situation.

Seven things to consider

1. Effective material placement. Place products in areas where the cockroaches are active and seeking harborage to increase the likelihood of exposure, contact and interception.
2. Insecticide resistance management. Cockroaches can develop resistance to various insecticides. Rotating products with different active ingredients (AIs) and modes of action (MOA) is recommended.
3. Look for hidden infestations. Cockroaches often hide in hard-to-reach places that may not have been initially treated. Inspect these areas, such as under appliances or in wall voids, during subsequent visits.
4. Avoid overapplication. Refrain from excessive use of dusts or other products that can repel cockroaches or push them to untreated areas.
5. Inspect for conducive conditions. Look for issues in the environment that could challenge your management strategies, such as accessibility to competing food sources, leaks or moisture problems, excessive clutter, or entry points from neighboring units with infestations.
6. Employ an integrated pest management (IPM) approach. Target cockroaches at different stages and areas by using various methods, including gel baits, dry flowables, insect growth regulators (IGRs), residual sprays and glue boards.
7. Monitor activity. Use sticky traps to gauge activity before and after treatments. This helps identify persistent hotspots.

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