lovebugfarm Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 So there are surinam roaches on my back patio from a poted plant i got. I have some already but i wanted to catch some of these since im moveing and want a living memory of this place. Im wondering what kind of food to place out there so hopefully i can check it a few hours later to catch as many as i can. I might even try a shallow pit fall style trap. Of course im mainly focused on these surinams but general roach baits can be cool for future traps for other spieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All About Arthropods Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Banana is one of the most favorited foods of roaches in my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovebugfarm Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 Nice i could make a paste for the bottom of the pit fall trap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All About Arthropods Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Nice i could make a paste for the bottom of the pit fall trap Good idea, hope you successfully catch some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovebugfarm Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 Im sure i will when it comes to catching bugs im crafty lol hopefully i can catch other natives this way to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmonsaladsandwich Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Try a mixture of mashed up banana and beer. (Of course, make sure they can't drown in it if you use a pitfall trap!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovebugfarm Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 Nice i think that will attract alot of snails to. Are they attracted to protien? I have alot of cricket flour laying around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Bait fish oil and molasses works well. It will attract a lot of flies too. Mango, papaya, banana, dark beer, red wine mixed in brown sugar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nepenthe Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 I've heard peanut butter works too. It's usually an ingredient in homemade insect bait recipes (just leave out the boric acid, of course!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovebugfarm Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 I definantly have have some peanut butter on hand wish i had time to try it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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