EXOROACH™

Exoroach® is a large format cockroach trap designed to control both nymphs and adult cockroaches. It’s robust construction makes it ideal for busy areas and the sealed design ensure it will work well even in wet and humid environments.

It can be used as:

• A standalone control system
• A monitoring system for auditing infestations

The trap works continuously 24/7, helping identify infestation sources while remaining easy to service.

How Exoroach Works

The Exoroach trap uses a natural trapping mechanism:

1. Cockroaches encounter the trap during normal foraging activity.
2. A food lure tablet attracts them inside.
3. They climb onto a specially designed bridge coated with Exoroach powder.
4. Powder particles adhere to their feet and tarsal segments.
5. The insects lose grip and fall onto the glue board below.
6. Once trapped, they cannot escape.

Over time, trapped cockroaches release aggregation pheromones, making the trap increasingly attractive.

Holds Large Numbers

• Can hold at least 1,000 cockroaches
• Reduces servicing frequency and labour costs

Controls All Life Stages

• Effective against nymphs and adults
• Food lure attracts both stages

Efficient Glue Board Design

• Fills from the centre outward
• Maximises usable space
• Extends service life

Waterproof Base

Suitable for:

• Hospitals
• Slaughterhouses
• Breweries
• Kitchens
• Other humid environments

Pesticide-Free

• No special user qualifications required
• Increased operational flexibility
• Lower labour costs

Robust Construction

• Durable in challenging environments
• Long service life

Prevents Re-infestation

Capturing gravid (egg-carrying) females prevents future infestations.

Catching one gravid female may prevent approximately 42 new cockroaches from emerging.

Step 1: Open the Trap

Remove the white lid using a coin or similar tool.

Step 2: Install Glue Board

• Unclip the base.
• Peel away the protective cover.
• Avoid touching the adhesive surface.
• Place the glue board with the sticky side facing upward.

Step 3: Coat the Bridge

• Empty the Exoroach powder into the applicator bag.
• Place the bridge inside the bag.
• Seal and shake thoroughly until fully coated.

After coating:

• Shake off excess powder.
• Handle only using the raised lugs.
• Clip the bridge into position.
• Wipe excess powder from the base.

Step 4: Install the Lure

Place the lure tablet into the recess in the centre of the bridge.

Step 5: Lock the Trap

• Align the locking mechanisms.
• Press into the slots.
• Rotate 90° into the locked position.
• Confirm the lid is securely fastened.

Placement Advice

Place traps in:

• Warm locations
• Damp areas
• Dark spaces
• Along room edges
• Under furniture
• Under equipment
• Areas where adults have been seen
• Areas containing egg cases (oothecae)

Monitoring

Check the trap after 4–72 hours.

If no cockroaches are caught:

• Move the trap to another location.
• Continue repositioning over several weeks for maximum catch rates.

Frequently Asked Questions

What species does Exoroach catch?

Exoroach catches major pest species including:

• German cockroach (Blattella germanica)
• Oriental cockroach (Blatta orientalis)
• American cockroach (Periplaneta americana)
• Australian cockroach (Periplaneta australasiae)
• Brownbanded cockroach (Supella longipalpa)
• Asian cockroach (Blattella asahinai)

Why should cockroaches be controlled?

Cockroaches are capable of carrying:

• 32 bacterial diseases
• 17 fungal diseases
• 3 protozoan illnesses
• 2 viruses

They can transfer pathogens from contaminated areas (such as sewers) onto food surfaces.

Why is Exoroach effective?

Exoroach combines:

• A highly attractive food lure
• Electrostatic powder technology
• A specially engineered trap design

Cockroaches pick up charged particles that interfere with their ability to grip surfaces, causing them to fall into the glue base.

How long does Exoroach remain effective?

The trap itself is reusable.

The following components have an approximate lifespan of 3 months:

• Powder treatment
• Glue board
• Food lure

Replacement is also recommended when the trap becomes full.

Service kits are available from distributors.

How many cockroaches can it catch?

Capacity depends on species size.

Research at the University of Southampton (UK) recorded approximately:

• 5,000 German cockroaches retained in a single trap.

Expected capacity:

• Around 100 adult American cockroaches before servicing.

How much supervision is required?

The trap can operate unsupervised until full.

Recommended inspection schedule:

• Check weekly initially.
• Determine infestation severity.
• Adjust servicing frequency accordingly.

Trap catches typically:

1. Rise quickly after deployment.
2. Decline over time.
3. Occasionally show smaller secondary peaks.