Sticky glue traps catch cockroaches that walk across them, and — just as importantly — show you where roaches are active and how many there are. Place them flat against walls in warm, dark spots near water: under the sink, behind the fridge and stove, beside the dishwasher and in the back of cupboards.
Where to put cockroach glue traps
- Under the kitchen and bathroom sinks, against the back wall
- Behind and beside the fridge, stove and dishwasher
- Inside lower cupboards and pantry corners
- Near floor drains, water heaters and laundry machines
- Along baseboards where you’ve seen droppings (small dark specks) or shed skins
Roaches follow edges, so a trap tight against a wall or in a corner works far better than one in the open.
How many traps to use
Start with 6–10 traps in a kitchen, plus 2–3 in each bathroom. Check them after a few days. The traps with the most catches show you the hot spots; move extra traps there and look for the gap, crack or appliance they are coming from.
Glue traps as monitors
Professionals use sticky traps as monitors: a few catches in one spot tells you where to clean, seal and focus. ZIVASKA glue boards have a printed record grid (month, placed by, location) so you can note where and when each one was placed — handy for apartments, restaurants and strata buildings.
Keep catches down
- Fix drips and wipe up water at night
- Store food in sealed containers and take out garbage daily
- Clean grease behind appliances
- Seal gaps around pipes and baseboards
Unscented, poison-free glue traps
ZIVASKA Unscented Sticky Glue Traps are poison-free and pesticide-free adhesive boards for house mice and crawling insects, including cockroaches, spiders, centipedes and silverfish. Each 21.7 × 13.5 cm board can be used flat or folded into a tunnel, is Health Canada STR verified and comes in bilingual English/French packaging.
Safety: keep traps out of reach of children, pets and non-target animals, and follow the instructions in the box.
Frequently asked questions
Do sticky glue traps work for cockroaches?
Yes. Cockroaches that cross the board are caught, and the pattern of catches shows you where they are coming from. Place traps flat against walls near warmth and water.
Where is the best place to put cockroach traps?
Under sinks, behind the fridge and stove, beside the dishwasher, in lower cupboards and near drains, always tight against a wall or in a corner.
Are glue traps safe to use in a kitchen?
They contain no poison or pesticide. Keep them off food-preparation surfaces and out of reach of children and pets, and follow the instructions in the box.
How often should I replace cockroach glue traps?
Replace them when they are full or dusty, and check them every few days at first to see where activity is highest.
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