Cockroaches are easy to control using bait products Cockroaches are easy to control using bait products. German cockroaches tend to be picky about what they eat, and finding attractive food bases for cockroach baits has been difficult. When placing baits for cockroach control, consider three vital characteristics of cockroaches. They need food, water and shelter to survive.
Cockroaches generally forage randomly at night, using their antennae to sense and smell food.
Thus, cockroaches are much more likely to find the bait if it is in or close to harborages from which they emerge and between shelter, water, and food sources. Keep in mind that cockroaches live as close as possible to food sources. Before applying any insecticide always read the label on the container and follow the directions carefully. This guide typical application sites for Maxforce FC Roach Killer Bait Stations and Roach Killer Bait Gel in a residential setting. Please note, the key to eliminating cockroaches is to place Maxforce bait as close as possible to roach harborages.