Understanding German Roach Bait vs Spray: Why Baiting Wins the War
German roach bait stations and gel baits contain slow-acting insecticides that roaches carry back to harborage and share through trophallaxis (mouth-to-mouth feeding), killing 30-40 roaches per exposed individual. Sprays kill visible roaches but repel others away from bait, making the infestation harder to eliminate. Never mix spray and bait in same area.
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