Cockroaches and ants are among the most problematic household pests in Singapore. They can infest almost any part of the house and can even tunnel under the concrete floors. Finding and eliminating the nest of cockroaches or ants is one way to eliminate them, but it is rarely successful. Spraying insecticide for such pests is a commonly-used method of clearing them from your house.
Insecticide For Cockroaches And Ants
BAIT COMPOSITION FOR COCKROACHES AND ANTS
FIELD OF INVENTION
The invention relates to methods for controlling cockroach and ant infestations in buildings, structures and homes, and particularly to an improved insecticidal bait composition.
STATE OF THE ART
Numerous attempts have been made to develop effective means and methods for controlling cockroach infestations, including traps, poisonous sprays, powders and compounds controlling the reproductive cycle of cockroaches. However, cockroaches breed at a high rate and they have unique ability to adapt to means for controlling the infestations.
Insecticidal compositions have been developed containing boric acid, i.e., sodium tetraborate, which is a colourless, odourless white powder or transparent crystals. Compositions containing boric acid powder are placed in target areas where cockroaches are known to frequently walk. A cockroach whose body collects a sufficient amount of boric acid soon dies from the poisonous effect which boric acid has upon it.
Compositions containing high amounts of boric acid are not directly consumed by cockroaches, but the boric acid adhered to the body of the roach kills it. Compositions with high concentrations of boric acid present health hazard, particularly in powder form and further powdery compositions have limited effectiveness over time because of the fugacity of boric acid. Various bait compositions containing boric acid for direct consumption by cockroaches are known in the art. JP 59067209 discloses a cockroach killer in the form of dried balls containing boric acid, onion and feeding substances such as rice bran, rice flour, wheat flour, fish powder, bone powder, powdered milk, milk but- ter or sugar. Onion acts as an attractant and binder, also aliphatic, alicyclic or aromatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, amines, aldehydes, esters, carboxylic acids or other synthetic attractants may be used.
JP 61093101 teaches the use of a bait comprising boric acid as a mixture with wheat flour as binder and onion, sugar, milk and sugar cane as attractor. Boric acid stops the digestive function of cockroach and at the same time makes the cockroach feel thirsty and gather to a water basin or drain.
WO 00/72673 presents a solid insecticide comprising boric acid and sorbic acid or salts thereof acting as fungicide to avoid decomposition of the product.
An insect bait composition is disclosed in US 4,944,950, particularly intended for cockroaches. The composition comprises a mixture of cucumber, eggs, potatoes, sugar and honey to attract cockroaches, and an insecticidally effective mixture of 15-50 % of boric acid, 5-25 % of mercuric chloride, 15-50 % of arsenic trioxide and 15-50 % of aluminium sulphate, by weight. The amount of the insecticidal mixture in the bait varies between 5 and 30 %.
US 6,007,832 discloses an insecticidal bait composition with low amounts of bo- ric acid, intended for cockroaches. The bait composition comprises 10 – 40 % by weight of boric acid and attractant food bait. The food bait includes onions for masking boric acid, cane sugar, milk and flour or food grade lipid as feeding attractant. Preferably ascorbic acid (0.08 %) is added as a preservative to the composition, monoglycerides as binders and silica and xanthan gum as thickeners. It is generally undesirable to distribute poisonous substances in the environment. Particularly in homes, food preparation areas, family environment, children’s play areas and medical service areas efforts are made to avoid the use such substances, also there are people who philosophically wish to use only natural products.
Insecticide For Cockroaches And Ants
Cockroaches and ants are two of the most common pests in the United States, but they’re not just a nuisance. They can also carry dangerous diseases and contaminate food. Insecticides for cockroaches and ants are designed to eliminate these pests from your home or business without exposing humans to unsafe chemicals.
Insecticides come in many different forms, including sprays, powders, and granules. The type that you choose will depend on where you want to use it and how much money you have to spend. Sprays are convenient because they require no mixing or measuring—just spray and go! Powders are great for cracks and crevices where pests like to hide, but they may leave a dusty residue behind. Granules are best used as an outdoor barrier around your home or business because they aren’t very effective when applied indoors.
The texture of insecticides can vary widely as well. Some will be thick like peanut butter while others are thin like watery paint. You’ll need to choose a texture that works best for your application method so that there isn’t too much waste during application or cleanup after use!
List Of Insecticide For Cockroaches And Ants
Price : $11.37
Features :
- INSECTICIDE CONCENTRATE: Recommended for commercial and industrial use, this 2 oz bottle of insecticide concentrate mixes with water to make up to 2 gallons of insect killer
- INDOOR & OUTDOOR TREATMENT: The versatile pest control solution can be used to kill bugs in both indoor and outdoor spaces with a pump sprayer – ideal for treating lawns, floors and walls
- KILLS 30 TYPES OF INSECTS: The pesticide spray kills cockroaches, termites, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, ants, spiders, crickets, fleas, earwigs, scorpions, sowbugs, waterbugs, silverfish and more
- LONG-LASTING RESULTS: This insecticide’s residual action keeps bugs at bay by killing on contact with treated surfaces; the water based insect killer is ideal for crawl spaces under houses
- BENGAL PRODUCTS: Bengal helps make bug problems in and around the home a thing of the past; our premium insect killer products deliver legendary indoor performance and help you enjoy the outdoors, bug-free
Additional Info :
| Item Dimensions | |
| Height | 5 Inches |
| Width | 2 Inches |
| Length | 2 Inches |
| Weight | 0.33 Pounds |
Price : $19.65
Features :
- Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer for Cracks & Crevices is a spray foam that spreads deep into hard-to-reach places where bugs can hide, plus it’s long-lasting and protects your home indoors and out
- KILLS HOME-INVADING PESTS: Kills those pesky ants, cockroaches, fleas, centipedes, crickets, boxelder bugs, fleas, ticks and other listed insects that like to crawl into your house
- LONG-LASTING: It keeps on killing German and American cockroaches and Argentine ants for up to 18 months and keeps killing carpenter ants for up to 1 month (on non-porous surfaces)
- INDOOR & OUTDOOR USE: The foam can be used inside your home or outside, and it’s non-staining on surfaces that water would not stain
- EASY-TO-USE FOAM SPRAY: The foam spreads around objects and hard-to-reach areas that sprays can miss, and it expands and disappears, leaving an invisible home protective barrier
Additional Info :
| Color | Brown/A |
| Item Dimensions | |
| Height | 9.5 Inches |
| Width | 2.63 Inches |
| Length | 2.75 Inches |
| Weight | 0.07 Pounds |
Price : $14.49 ($0.10 / Fl Oz)
Features :
- Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer for Indoor & Perimeter2 with Comfort Wand kills ants, cockroaches, spiders, fleas, ticks and other listed bugs; the formula is odor free, won’t stain, and keeps listed bugs out
- KILLS BUGS INSIDE: Kills those annoying home-invading insects, including ants, cockroaches, spiders, fleas, ticks, scorpions, beetles, silverfish, centipedes and millipedes
- KEEPS BUGS OUTSIDE: Creates a bug barrier that will kill bugs you have and prevents new bugs for up to 12 months (applies to ants, roaches and spiders indoors on non-porous surfaces)
- NO STAINING OR STINK: This spray can be used indoors and out, leaves no residue, and has no odor; people and pets may re-enter treated areas after spray has dried
- WAND MAKES APPLICATION EASY: The Comfort Wand eliminates hand fatigue, and there’s no pumping required, making it easy to spray along your home’s perimeter–indoors and outside
Additional Info :
| Color | White |
| Item Dimensions | |
| Height | 4.88 Inches |
| Width | 12 Inches |
| Length | 8.95 Inches |
| Weight | 0.73 Pounds |
Price : $0.00
Features :
- Cockroach Killer Game Features:
- High-def graphics
- A cool fun game for all ages
- different types of cockroaches
- Cool design
Additional Info :
| Release Date | 2015-03-14T17:00:00.000Z |
Price : $15.27
Features :
- Targets most pest species of ants, including all key sweet feeders
- Features a highly attractive, homogenous formulation
- Indoxacarb, the active ingredient, is the only member of its class of chemistry, so it performs like no other insecticide
- Ants consume more Advion Ant gel bait over an extended period, resulting in thorough control of the infestation
- By combining a proprietary active ingredient with a highly attractive gel formulation, Advion Ant provides a powerful tool for broad-spectrum ant control
- The translucent, no odor, non-staining formulation maintains its integrity for extended periods
Additional Info :
| Color | 30g |
| Item Dimensions | |
| Height | 5.25 Inches |
| Width | 1.25 Inches |
| Length | 3 Inches |
| Weight | 0.0661386786 Pounds |