Talking to Robin, she says that "Combat" (The poison she chose when
living in one apartment complex that had such problems) comes in little
cans that last a month+ apiece, so 6 would run you 6 months;  release a
sear every month or so & dispense another, beep after 6 months is up a
few times a day during daylight, should work OK...  Load the baits on
Daylight Savings changes (or the Equinoxes)  <G>

  Mark, mwillis@nwlink.com

Steven Keller wrote:
>
> Use a laser and detect the beam breaks.
> Increase the power and zap the suckers it will save some money on bait.
>
> Steve
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From:   pic microcontroller discussion list [mailto:PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU] On
> Behalf Of Stuart O'Reilly
> Sent:   Tuesday, December 29, 1998 9:14 PM
> To:     PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
> Subject:        Re: Cockroach Detection
>
> I find that a half starved cat works wonders
> Stu
>
> Max Toole wrote:
>
> > In a message dated 98-12-29 19:48:29 EST, you write:
> >
> > << It's summer here.  The local animal populations are moving faster.
> >
> >  The usual technique is to regularly place poison baits, but we forget to
> >  place new baits.  I'd love to figure a way to be warned that the
> >  detested invaders are returning.  So I imagine a PIC sitting on the
> >  floor watching an area and counting the crawlers that pass.
> >
> >  Any ideas? >>
> >
> > No, but I can't wait to follow this thread and get some ideas.  I live in
> > Georgia and hate the crawlers.
> >
> > Max