HARRISRoach Tablets, Boric Acid Roach Killer with Lure for Insects (4oz, 96 Tablets)

Palmetto bugs. If you live somewhere between Richmond and Miami you know all about these vile creatures. Palmetto bugs are what you call them when you find them in your house, when you see them in someone else's house, they're called roaches. In central North Carolina, they're everywhere. 1.5-2 inch long flying cockroaches. You know a bug is big when you can *hear* it's footsteps when it's running.For 17 years in my house I've battled these Smokey Brown roaches. There are good years and bad years for them. We've had a lot of mild winters lately which translates into more bugs. They don't infest houses like German roaches, they mostly live outside, but they're opportunistic, and where there is food and water, they will go. They're somewhat seasonal, and late July through mid October is typically the worst time of year for them. I'd find at least one per night in my garage (we keep our recycling bin in there), sometimes up to a half dozen of them. Several nights per week, I'd find one in my kitchen late at night when I turn the lights on. Occasionally one would come out of my chimney in my family room (usually when company is over, of course) When I lift the cover off my grill on my back porch, a dozen scurry out. Once in a blue moon, I'd even find one in the dead of winter.I've never liked the idea of spreading harsh toxins or nerve agents around my house where I or my kids or my pets or my food could come into contact with it. Professional pest services are hit and miss, and they're not going to care for your house like you do, some might work, some wont, but either way you're out hundreds of bucks. I also didn't want wildlife, birds, reptiles and amphibians that might eat a poisoned bug to be affected. That sort of hamstrung my options. I've put borax/sugar and diatomaceous earth all over the place before. That worked great for ants, but didn't make a huge dent in the roach situation.A few weeks ago a flying insect hit my head at I was sitting at my desk one evening, and as I flailed and yelped like a baby I saw a giant palmetto scurrying away. That was the last straw. I either had to fix this problem, or move back North. General Sherman never surrendered or showed mercy, and I wasn't about to either, so I did some research and came across these tablets that seemed to get a lot of good feedback.I placed about 20 of these tablets around my house at various places where I suspect they get into the house from. A bunch in my garage, under kitchen sink, under the dishwasher, on my back porch, and inside my mostly unused fireplace. After the first night the tablet that was close to my garage door, which I suspect is where most of the palmettos came from, was 75% eaten. I placed a few more tablets in the same spot. It's been around a week since placing the tablets and I have not seen a single adult roach inside my house except for one that was 90% dead. It's hard to describe how miraculous that is. I have not gone an entire week in August without seeing bugs in years. All of the tablets show signs of being nibbled on. Some are almost gone after a week. I've probably seen 6-8 newborn hatchlings in that time, but those were certainly from eggs laid somewhere nearby before the tablets were there. Those should stop too once all the eggs are gone.The tablets smell like wet dog butt, but I rated them 5 stars, because whatever that smell is, the roaches cant get enough of it. You can only smell the smell while in the packaging though. Individual tablets are not strong enough that you can smell them in your house.I was really surprised at how well these worked, given that I've tried all sorts of things in the past. Boric acid is safe for other wildlife, and unlike many other insecticides it's not a nerve agent capable of affecting mammals and humans. The organophosphates used in many insecicides is in the same family of chemicals as VX and Sarin gas used in chemical weapons. These tablets have none of that. Boric acid is a primary component of laundry soap. While it's probably not a good idea to eat large quantities of it, exposure to it is completely safe, it's mostly toxic to insects.The price of these things for what they do is amazing, I've spent 10-20 times as much on other products over the years that never worked well.I've spent a decade never letting my food touch my countertop in the summer, because I never knew if there was a palmetto-party on it the night before, now I feel like one day soon, I'll be able to treat it like a normal countertop.

- Active Ingredient: 40% boric acid, combined with a lure that attracts roaches.- How They Work: Roaches walk through or nibble the tablets, then carry the boric acid back to their nests. It’s a slow-acting poison, which helps spread it through the colony before they realize what hit them.👍 Pros- Effective for many types: Works well against common roaches like Florida Palmetto bugs.- Long-lasting: No expiration date, so you can stash extras for future use.- Discreet placement: Small tablets fit easily behind appliances, under sinks, and in cabinets.- Cost-effective: One box can treat an entire house

I’ve been using these Harris roach tablets for about 2 week now, and while I’ve noticed a slight decrease in roach sightings, they’re definitely not gone completely. The tablets are easy to place in cabinets, under appliances, and other problem areas, and the lure seems to attract roaches, as I’ve seen them near the tablets. However, the results aren’t as fast or dramatic as I’d hoped—I’m still spotting roaches crawling around, especially at night.One positive is that the tablets contain boric acid, which is a proven roach killer, so I’m hopeful that over time, they’ll make a bigger impact. The fact that they’re low-odor and pet-safe (when used as directed) is a plus, since I was worried about toxic chemicals around my home. That said, the delayed action is frustrating—if you’re looking for immediate results, this might not be the best option.A downside is that the tablets are small and can be easily misplaced by pests or even pets if not placed carefully. I’ve had to reposition a few after finding them pushed out of hiding spots. They also leave a slight powdery residue, which isn’t a huge issue but requires occasional cleanup.

These tablets worked quickly and effectively. I placed them in kitchen corners and behind appliances, and within a few days, I noticed a huge reduction in roach activity. They’re small, discreet, and don’t leave a mess. Definitely a good long-term solution for keeping pests away.