Cockroach traps: the most effective homemade and purchased - top 7 models

Benefits of using cockroach traps

The use of traps is a convenient method of getting rid of cockroaches in an apartment or house. The advantages of such devices include:

• low cost;
• the possibility of self-production;
• absolute safety for people and pets.

With a large population of cockroaches, the device is used together with chemicals. With a small number of pests, simple traps are enough.

The essence of the method lies in the bait of cockroaches. The cockroach gets into the device thanks to the fragrant smell of food. Traps are disposable and reusable.

Varieties of traps

Traps differ in the principle of operation. They can be:

• adhesive - in the form of a cardboard house, in the walls of which there are holes. Adhesive is applied to the inner walls. Pests get inside and stick to the walls;
• ultrasonic - sound and light signals destroy the nervous system of parasites. After 3 days, cockroaches leave the home;
• electrical - are a metal box with openings for open contacts with electric charges. Current kills parasites;
• electrostatic - charged wax immobilizes cockroaches for 48 hours. However, in Russia they are only being researched;
• chemical - Based on insecticides. The plastic box contains a poison that attracts cockroaches by smell. Such devices are dangerous for children and pets.

Purchased traps

The modern market presents a large number of traps that operate in different ways. Of the most effective purchased traps, some models are worth noting.

Homemade traps

Ready bottle trap.

You can make a trap with your own hands without much effort using improvised means. An ordinary plastic bottle can be the basis for the device. For this:

1. Cut the container so that the part without the neck is 2 times larger.
2. Pour some water and put the bait.
3. Turn the top over and insert into the bottom. Before that, a fat-containing substance is applied to the walls.

Flat shape pencil box and a hole on the outside are also suitable for making a trap. For this:

1. Glue the box inside with fixing glue or double-sided tape.
2. The bait is placed in the middle.

Traps for cockroaches.

Possible use regular can. Manufacturing method:

1. Bait is placed on the bottom of the jar.
2. Vaseline and sunflower oil are applied to the walls and neck.
3. Wrap the container with paper or a rag to reduce slip.

All traps are placed in places of accumulation of cockroaches. As a bait, they prefer sugar, honey, sweet fruits, egg yolk, wine, beer, kefir.

Where to set traps

Cockroach traps will help you quickly and effectively catch cockroaches and a number of other pests. But in order for the hunt to be effective, you must follow the instructions and install it correctly. Places where traps are set up should be where they are safe for people and pets, but work as intended. They are installed in places where a lot of cockroaches pass:

A few words about efficiency

One can argue about the effectiveness of drugs. Some species only reduce the number of pests, so they must be used in combination with other means.

Not always the same traps will work the same way. Much depends on the degree of contamination of the home.

Conclusion

Traps are great for dealing with small numbers of cockroaches. Purchased devices have a low cost and show excellent results. However, homemade devices are not inferior to them at all. They can be easily done and not spend money.