Trap design and attractant mechanism
The trap features a durable cardboard shelter with specialized angled entry ramps that allow insects to enter easily while preventing escape. The interior floor is coated with heavy-duty non-drying glue, at the center of which a tablet containing natural food essences (proteins, carbohydrates, and pheromones) lures cockroaches and beetles.
- Non-toxic and chemical-free: Safe to use around stored grain seeds, animal feed, and food storage areas.
- Non-drying adhesive: High-tack glue remains active for several weeks under dusty warehouse conditions.
- Angled entry ramps: Prevent trapped insects from leaving while shielding the glue layer from falling dust.
Placement strategies in farm godowns and pantries
- Wall edges and dark corners: Cockroaches navigate along wall perimeters (thigmotaxis); position traps flush against baseboards.
- Near grain bag stacks: Place traps under wooden pallets and between seed bag rows where pests hide during daylight.
- Moisture sources: Position near water pipes, wash sinks, and drainage outlets in feed processing sheds.
Monitoring population thresholds
Inspect traps weekly to assess pest infestation density and species distribution. Heavy catches indicate breeding hotspots requiring targeted sanitation, structural crack sealing, and localized bait management.
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Common questions
Is the Panko cockroach trap safe near stored grain bags?
Yes, it contains no toxic chemical insecticides, making it completely safe for grain warehouses and food handling facilities.
How long does the adhesive glue inside the trap stay sticky?
The specialized adhesive remains active and sticky for approximately 4 to 8 weeks depending on ambient dust levels.
Where should sticky traps be placed for maximum catch?
Place them flush against walls, behind storage pallets, and in dark, humid corners where crawling insects naturally travel.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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