What Does Professional Pest Control Use For Roaches?
There are several products that professional pest control companies use to get rid of roaches. These include insecticides, dust, and powders. Let’s take a look at these. If you’re thinking of hiring a pest control company to get rid of roaches in your home, you may want to read this article first.
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Insecticides
Roaches can be particularly bothersome to humans, and professional pest control professionals will often use insecticides to control their presence in your home. While most insecticides are approved by the EPA, some are not, so it is important to follow precautions when using them. These include being careful when handling pesticides around children and pets. In addition, it is important to understand what the risks are associated with the active ingredients.
Professional pest control companies use insecticides for cockroaches that are highly effective at controlling their population. They also perform thorough inspections on each visit. These products will stay effective for months, so reapplication is rarely required. The recommended doses for these products are included on the label.
Baits
When used properly, roach baits can kill the roaches within hours. However, the bait is not effective if the roaches are already hatching eggs. Therefore, it is important to follow the instructions on the packaging of the bait. The placement of the bait is also important. The bait should be placed as close as possible to the roaches’ nests. If the bait is placed 50 centimeters away from the nest, its effectiveness will be halved. Additionally, the bait should be applied in areas where the roaches are most likely to be active. It is not recommended to spray insecticides in areas where the baits are being used. Baits may be used in combination with gels and Insect Growth Regulators to help control the infestation.
The amount of bait required depends on the size and scope of the infestation. A small infestation can be treated with one to two tubes, while larger infestations may require two to four tubes. The bait will be effective for about three weeks.
Dust
Professional pest control for roaches usually uses dust and baits to control the population. These treatments are highly effective at killing cockroaches, and they are also completely safe for humans, pets, and other animals. They are applied to areas where roaches live and hide. Some dust contains common insecticides, while others contain environmentally friendly desiccants.
Boric acid is an excellent pesticide dust for killing crawling insects. Boric acid is an inexpensive inorganic material that is less toxic to mammals than most synthetic insecticides. Boric acid works by causing a slow, steady death to the cockroach when it ingests it. It is best used in areas that are out of the reach of children and pets.
Powders
Powders are one of the most cost-effective ways to kill roaches. These products are also long-lasting. Some of the leading brands on the market, such as Terro, also claim to kill other insects, including silverfish and ants. They contain abamectin, a toxin that is toxic to both roaches and humans. The product comes in a puffer bottle with a nozzle applicator and is applied to cracks and crevices. However, the product may lose its efficacy after a few months or when the environment becomes too humid. Therefore, it is recommended to reapply every one to two months.
The most common active ingredient in roach dust is boric acid, a naturally occurring chemical found in plants and fruits. Borax, the source of boric acid, is often mined in mineral deposits. Although boric acid is toxic to roaches, it is harmless to humans and other mammals.
Indoxacarb
Indoxacarb is a pesticide that is highly effective against roaches. It is safe to use indoors and outdoors and can kill a large number of roaches in one treatment. However, indoxacarb is a slow-acting insecticide, and it can take a few days to kill an individual insect or a large infestation. Some species of cockroaches become averse to the chemical in a few days.
Indoxacarb works by blocking nerve sodium channels in the insect’s nervous system, causing dehydration and death. The active ingredient is present in the insect’s feces and is passed through horizontal transfer. As a result, an application of Indoxacarb on roaches or other pests will kill multiple generations.