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What is the safest way to get rid of roaches?
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Posted by vivilet 7b AL (My Page) on Sat, Nov 5, 05 at 23:14
| What is the safest and best way to get rid of roaches? I have pets in the house and grandchildren that visit? I have looked it up on several web. sites and am still confused? Does anyone know? Any information would be helpful! |
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RE: What is the safest way to get rid of roaches?
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| If you live in an area where roaches are common in homes I don't know of any way to completely get rid of them. Even the toxic sprays have to be reapplied continually just to control their population inside. I used to live in Hawaii where there must be an infinite number of various roach species. As grossed out as I was I had to learn to live with them as they were everywhere. I actually had geckos running around my apartment on the walls, but the adult roaches were too big for them to eat. If you live in an area where roaches are not common house residents then better sanitation is the answer. Also, and I just say this because I know some who call any elongated beetle a roach, make sure you have roaches and not some beetle. |
RE: What is the safest way to get rid of roaches?
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Well I vacuum every day, mop three times a week. Trash carried out every day. No food, water or dirty dishes left out.So the sanitation deal isn't the problem. So I'm back to square one! |
RE: What is the safest way to get rid of roaches?
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| Boric acid will get rid of them. It is a fine, white powder that is cheap. It can be placed in inaccessible areas or in bait stations. Within a day or two, you will begin to see dead roaches and soon, they should be gone. I have used it a few times over the years and would do it again. |
RE: What is the safest way to get rid of roaches?
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| I agree with the boric acid, though it should not be placed where animals or children can get hold of it. It should be puffed into crevasses and behind cabinets and appliances. The boric acid roach baits work well, too. And the growth regulator roach baits. These measures will likely take care of small infestation of roaches. However, some species will literally take up housekeeping between your walls, in your insulation, and will be very difficult for you to get rid of. If you seem to be inundated with these little beasties, then an exterminator might be a good thing. They use long lasting growth regulator products now, which don't produce harmful fumes. Roaches will eat the insulation on wires, they will get into the guts of your stove and fridge, eat wall paper and book bindings. |
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