how do I use it for killing/preventing cockroaches ?
1948543
Cockroaches are hard to kill. They hide in walls or the inner workings of old appliances. They eat anything (including each other). If you have an active infestation, it will take time to clear them out. To get rid of the bugs, you need to apply the powder (a light dusting is good) to areas the bugs are likely to cross over. The kitchen is likely to be a hot spot because they tend to nest in areas where they have found food in the past. Don't breath the dust when you apply it, but don't worry about putting it around food prep areas. It is safe to eat. If you dust your floors, leave it on the floor for at least a few hours. If you vacuum it up, reapply it in about a week. The dust won't harm the eggs. They can hatch a new generation later, which is why it is important to reapply. When you find a dead bug, flush it down the toilet. If it is carrying fertile eggs, they can still hatch after the adult dies. When you go a couple of weeks without seeing the little buggers, you can dust around the perimeter of the floors and counters from time to time. That should discourage them from moving back in. Persistence is the key here. Good luck! Hope to hear that this works for you. One side note. If you are going to vacuum this up after applying it to your floor, try to dust lightly. A little goes a long way and I have heard from others that too much in an area is not good for your vacuum.
1368351
I don't know about the roaches, because our main insect problem was with ants, earwigs and spiders. I do know when you put it down it needs to have time to dry in order for it to have a lasting effect. We usually put it around the outside of the house and then also the inside of the house. The only time we end up with bugs is when we delay in putting it down. Been using it for 4 years now and I'm hesitant to try anything else. This works well so I'm sticking with it.
354466
To be honest I saw little affect of these devices. I wound up paying a pesticide service to finally get rid of the cockroach infestation I tried to fight with alternative ways for years. By the way use peppermint oil for aroma therapy, it seemed to make the cockroaches multiply!
1104256
I believe it will work on roaches. The product works by causing dehydration. I suggest you look online, particularly departments of environmental quality for more information that could relate to how you want to use the product. The one that can be used on human food will work, but there are other forms that could work faster, but safety depends on how and where you want to use it.
754932
This stuff is strong enough to ward off black widows and even scorpions so I have no doubt it would work against German cockroaches. Ive been using it for 3 years now and always will!
1691658
This is the most effective product I have ever used. I`m not sure of the physiology of the various species of roaches, 'cause they're all nasty to me, but after using the product in Florida for the giant super roaches we have down here, it was great. I have no roaches in my house or garage even during the past rainy season when they seem to be at their most active. I would simply use the product or if you think it makes a difference, contact the manufacturer directly.
570824
I know first hand it kills roaches and mosquitos. Check with your local do-it-yourself pest control, they should know.
1203275
I've heard of people using it for various things - I use it to keep fleas and ants out of my house. What I buy is food grade and doesn't hurt people or animals. Farmers use it in their animal feed and a certain amount is in meat and breads. Only thing I've read is to wear a mask if using a lot of it in a small area. Farmers probably wear masks to mix it with animal feed.
2021196
Yes it will kill roaches. That is why I bought it. It also stopped ants from invading my house. Since I put it along the baseboard on my porch area, I haven't seen any spiders around my front door.
1024607
According to information on previous review the active ingredient is Fipronil. According to Wikipedia "It is a slow acting poison. When used as bait, it allows the poisoned insect time to return to the colony or harborage. In cockroaches, the feces and carcass can contain sufficient residual pesticide to kill others in the same nesting site. In ants, the sharing of the bait among colony members assists in the spreading of the poison throughout the colony. With the cascading effect, the projected kill rate is about 95% in three days for ants and cockroaches. Fipronil serves as a good bait toxin not only because of its slow action, but also because most, if not all, of the target insects do not find it offensive or repulsive." Regarding whether the attractant is "sweet" or "protein" -- I really don't know; however, the ants that we killed had been attracted to sweet thing.
1020361
I'm not a qualified professional so don't take my word as gospel but my opinion is to not use it. It could, as you said, render the other poisons less desirable to the roaches and I wouldn't worry much about the roaches in other places. The roaches will contaminate the whole nest. Then the dead roaches get eaten (with poison in their cadavers) and even their feces gets eaten so they should spread the bait everywhere.
2010030
It does a really good job with cockroaches. That is why we use it. My son used it for an infestation of german cockroaches, but then he had to call in a professional to get rid of them.
31318
Mix this oil with 91% isopropyl alcohol. The alcohol will kill the roaches you see and disinfect the area, the oil will leave a pleasant odor and hopefully repel any new roaches. Not sure why rodents and roaches are repelled by this (if they are),
1941692
Make sure that you don't have a layer of any spray insecticide before applying the gel. They won't come near it if you do. The roaches that feed on it, take it back into the nest to share, so within a couple of days, you should see some coming out to die. Check underneath things, as well, like your refrigerator and microwave. Also, you only need small quirts near the evidence of the pests. Hope this helps.
502826
Well, it killed the wasps that we had in the siding in less than 24 hours. The professional exterminators told us that what they used took up to 10 days to garner any results. Anything that potent can be used for roaches. However, I wouldn't leave it in open spaces where it can become airborne. Especially with children and animals around. Good luck!
754933
Never tried against cockroaches, but it is effective against stink bugs, ladybugs, all types of flies. I would guess it is worth a try. By the way, the small bottle is enough to start. The product gets diluted heavily before application.
5613
If you use diatomaceous earth in the Pest Pistol, it could help you get rid of roaches. I bought this item to help spread diatomaceous earth (food grade only) around our yard to help prevent fleas on our dogs. It also could be used in the home to help spread the earth on our carpets if there was a flea outbreak. Diatomaceous earth is able to scratch the hard shells on adults and then sucks the moisture out of their bodies and any eggs they managed to lay. According to this website, http://www.diatomaceousearth.com/natural-roach-killer/ , it would do something very similar to roaches and I know it is used on bedbugs too. Hope this answer helped. If you use diatomaceous earth in the Pest Pistol, it could help you get rid of roaches. I bought this item to help spread diatomaceous earth (food grade only) around our yard to help prevent fleas on our dogs. It also could be used in the home to help spread the earth on our carpets if there was a flea outbreak. Diatomaceous earth is able to scratch the hard shells on adults and then sucks the moisture out of their bodies and any eggs they managed to lay. According to this website, http://www.diatomaceousearth.com/natural-roach-killer/ , it would do something very similar to roaches... » Read More If you use diatomaceous earth in the Pest Pistol, it could help you get rid of roaches. I bought this item to help spread diatomaceous earth (food grade only) around our yard to help prevent fleas on our dogs. It also could be used in the home to help spread the earth on our carpets if there was a flea outbreak. Diatomaceous earth is able to scratch the hard shells on adults and then sucks the moisture out of their bodies and any eggs they managed to lay. According to this website, http://www.diatomaceousearth.com/natural-roach-killer/ , it would do something very similar to roaches and I know it is used on bedbugs too. Hope this answer helped. « Show Less