Roach barrier - any alternatives to Vaseline?

[poison]

I'm not sure what its called but I have heard that it works great.

[maxQ]

I use clear packing tape, works like a charm. The crickets will not cross it.

EDIT; Woops Im sorry, I thought you were talking about crickets, but It might work with Roaches..maybe. Sorry ha ha ha

[Truffs1178]

I'm not sure if it's available in the US but there is something called Habistat bug barrier which is a spray they you just spray around the top of the roach enclosure and they can't climb it.

[maxQ]

I'm not sure if it's available in the US but there is something called Habistat bug barrier which is a spray they you just spray around the top of the roach enclosure and they can't climb it.

It is available, heres a link to it on ebay for about $17

Habistat Bug Barrier Used by Commercial Insect Breeders | eBay

[Truffs1178]

It is available, heres a link to it on ebay for about $17

Habistat Bug Barrier Used by Commercial Insect Breeders | eBay

Yes that the stuff. It's in the UK though so postage may be a lot. Try and find some in the US first as it will probably be cheaper.

Edit: Sorry I just looked again and the postage is only $4.74

[demon amphibians]

packing tape and i thin layer of veggie oil seems to work great but you will need to reapply it every 5 days or so.

[JeffreH]

Teflon tape cannot be gripped by roaches (or geckos, for that matter). You can tape a layer around the top perimeter and it will prevent anything from crossing.

JVCC PTFE-2HD High Density Skived Teflon Tape, 36' Length x 1/2" Width, Milky Gray: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific