Roach Bait, in our opinion, is the most effective product for roaches. The roach bait
we like is called M.R.F. 2000. You can purchase it from www.roachfood.com. This roach bait is not sold in stores and is widely used by professional pest control applicators.

Q Why Is M.R.F. 2000 roach bait so good?
A M.R.F. 2000 Paste Formula is a revolutionary break through improvement in the use of the technical chemical, Boric Acid powder, in the first new paste from M.R.F. 2000 is a low toxicity, general use insecticide, in category IV, especially formulated for cockroaches only.

Q If I use M.R.F. 2000 roach bait by itself, will it achieve total elimination?
A YES M.R.F. 2000 Paste will achieve total elimination. In fact, spraying over M.R.F. 2000 with other insecticides will create a repellent effect and nullify the benefits of the paste.

Q Do roaches prefer M.R.F. 2000 roach bait over other available food sources?
A YES, This is evident from field studies in deplorable living conditions as well as from Clemson University laboratory studies in which roaches preferred M.R.F. 2000 Paste over other readily available foods.

Q Why is M.R.F. 2000 roach bait better then conventional treatments?
A M.R.F. 2000 Provides continuous feeding for up to one year. Has no repellency, odor or fumes, is noncombustible and stays where it's applied.

Q Can you cite examples where M.R.F. 2000 roach bait works exceptionally well?
A We have found M.R.F. 2000 to be exceptional in all types of structures- residential, commercial and industrial.

Q What special equipment is needed to apply M.R.F. 2000 roach bait?
A Spatula or the Bait Gun.

Q Does M.R.F. 2000 roach bait formula contain material which attracts the roaches to the product ?
A Yes, the 66.7% inert ingredients are attractants.

Q How soon after M.R.F. 2000 roach bait is applied do roaches begin to feed ?
A Field experience shows that cockroaches will begin eating the M.R.F. 2000 Paste within minutes after application of the product.

Q Once M.R.F. 2000 roach bait hardens, will roaches still feed on it ?
A YES, M.R.F. 2000 still attracts cockroaches after hardening and remains effective.

Q Will roaches feed on M.R.F. 2000 roach bait during the day ?
A YES, even shining a bright light on the cockroaches will not deter them from eating the M.R.F. 2000 Paste.

Q Does M.R.F. 2000 roach bait eliminate the attached female egg case ?
A YES

Q Does the application of M.R.F. 2000 roach bait cause the female egg case to drop prematurely ?
A NO, because M.R.F. 2000 Paste is so delicately formulated, the roaches do not know they are in danger.

Q Can roaches build an immunity to M.R.F. 2000 roach bait?
A NO, once they consume the M.R.F. 2000 Paste they die.

Q How long does it take to incapacitate a cockroach after consumption ?
A Depending on the type of coachroach, usually 5 hours.

Q Why would you see more roaches after application ?
A First, the attractants draw them from their hiding places. Second, after feeding on the paste to their satisfaction, they become disoriented and wander.

Q After the first application of M.R.F. 2000 roach bait how many days would be allowed for the total elimination process ?
A Thirty to thirty-five days should be allowed, since all roaches do not feed at the same rate. You must also allow time for previously dropped egg capsules to hatch, for chewing and in cases of over-infestation.

Q Will M.R.F. 2000 roach bait kill insects other than roaches ?
A M.R.F. 2000 Paste is labeled for cockroaches only.

Q Do large American roaches feed on M.R.F. 2000 roach bait and die ?
A YES, American cockroaches are able to detect food sources from a further distance than German cockroaches.

Q Has M.R.F. 2000 roach bait been tested on the Asian cockroach ?
A YES, tested by a leading entomologist and toxicologist in 10 Florida homes and trailers revealed effectiveness of 100% indoors and 96% outdoors.

Q Can M.R.F. 2000 roach bait be used in hospitals and nursing homes ?
A YES, M.R.F. 2000 has been shown to be very effective in patient rooms and other sensitive areas, where patients would normally have to be removed during the use of conventional pest control methods.

Q Can M.R.F. 2000 roach bait be used in food processing areas ?
A YES, according to label instructions, M.R.F. 2000 is used in cracks, crevices, and spot treatments.

Q Is M.R.F. 2000 roach bait harmful to people suffering from asthma or lung disease ?
A NO, The inhalation is 0%.

Q Are there any special precautions to take when using the M.R.F. 2000 roach bait ?
A Like any pesticide, it is best kept out of reach of children, The label also calls for it to be confined to cracks and crevies, with some spot treatment.

Q What is the E.P.A. registration number ?
A 54452-2.

Q In what size containers can I purchase M.R.F. 2000 roach bait?
A 20 ounce containers for USA and 4.4 lb. containers in Canada. Because of its size the 20 ounce container is easier to work from. 35 gram reservoirs for the bait gun.

Q How large a residential area will a 20 - ounce container treat ?
A An average eight room house, or two heavily infested apartments, or three to four lightly infested apartments are generally treated by a 20 ounce container.

Q How often must an area be retreated ?
A The original application usually last for one year when applied according to label directions. During inspections apply only to areas with evidence of infestation. Buildings with heavy turn-overs may need to be retreated in those units where change- overs occurred.

Q Can M.R.F. 2000 roach bait be used outdoors ?
A Yes, in structural pest control, M.R.F. 2000 is effective both indoors and outdoors.