Insect control, alternative methods Insecticides

An alternative method of controlling insects without the use of insecticides has recently become popular. Several manufacturers have begun marketing insect traps and baits which are placed in comers, in cupboards, under sinks, and near floor drains to trap roaches and water bugs. Some of these traps employ an attractant chemical that lures the insect into the compartment where it is trapped by a strong adhesive. Others rely on insect entry by providing a dark, enclosed area as a potential shelter. When the trap is full, it is simply thrown out. The insect baits employ systemic or mechanical poisons. 

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