You're talking about HotShot NoPest strips? I think they're too toxic to be around for long periods. I've used them to get rid of thrips, putting the strip in the tent during lights out, turn the fan down slow, leave it for 3-8 hours, then remove it and put it in a zip lock bag. I did that every couple nights for a couple weeks and haven't seen a thrip in a few months.
But, I wouldn't do that as a preventative measure. I wouldn't want to be exposed to them that much. (Some wouldn't want to be exposed at all.).