I think i have roaches coming from the kitchen ventilation duct of my kitchen, i placed some glue trap in my range hood and i had 2-3 roaches in a week or so, how can i prevent this to happen??
2006-07-16 06:22:32 · 5 answers · asked by mikazukime 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Don't mess around with home remedies. Spend the money for a professional exterminator. You should get some kind of guarantee that they will not reappear.
Good luck with your problem.
2006-07-22 14:41:59 · answer #1 · answered by exbuilder 7 · 9⤊ 0⤋
Boric acid powder,Dusts. One effective dust for control of cockroaches is boric acid powder, which is a contact poison. It is the least repellent of all the insecticides for cockroach control, and if it remains dry and undisturbed, it provides control for a very long time. Because it has a positive electrostatic charge, the dust clings to the body of a cockroach as it walks through a treated area and the cockroach ingests small amounts when it grooms itself. Because boric acid powder is fairly slow acting, it may take 7 days or more to have a significant effect on a cockroach population. Because of its toxicity to plants, boric acid is not recommended for outdoor use.
Blow dust into cracks and crevices or lightly spread it in areas where visible residues are not a problem and where people will not contact it. Remove kick panels on refrigerators and stoves and apply a light film of dust throughout the entire area underneath these appliances. A thin film of dust is more effective than a thick layer. Holes that are the same size as the tip of a puff-type applicator can be drilled into the TOP of kick panels beneath cabinets and powder may be applied through the holes to these areas as well as under the sink, in the dead space between the sink and wall, and around utility pipes. Also treat along the back edges and in corners of shelves in cabinets, cupboards, pantries, and closets.
Boric acid powder does not decompose and is effective for as long as it is left in place, if it remains dry. Formulated as an insecticide, boric acid dusts usually contain about 1% of an additive that prevents the powder from caking and improves dusting properties. If it gets wet and then dries and cakes, it loses its electrostatic charge and will not be picked up readily by the cockroach. If this occurs, reapply powder to these areas.
I have tried this and it is sold cheeply in THE 99cents Only stores.
IT works!
2006-07-16 06:35:44 · answer #2 · answered by Samuella SilverSelene 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will be easier if you live in youroqwn home so don't forget your attic and basement or crawlspaces. etc. Take the time to look for any cracks or other open spaces. Boric acid powder does work well. Get behind paneling too. We once lived in an apt. where I taped every nook and cranny I could find. Damp areas esp. are a problem. When we finally moved, we leftALL upolstered furniture behind and discovered that we also left our daughter's DISABLING ASTHMA behind as well. Good Luck!
2006-07-16 16:43:45 · answer #3 · answered by GRANNY12GR1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The natural way to prevent cockroaches is to spray their path with Hot sauce and water. No chemicals and they will not cross that sauce! My daughter moved back home and put her posessions in my garage. They were riddled with cockroaches but we sprayed and there have been none found in the house so far. It's been 8 months. We still see them in the garage!
2006-07-16 06:27:26 · answer #4 · answered by Titzen_Ash_23 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only way to rid yourself of them is to kill them bait is the best www.epestsupply.com
2006-07-16 06:30:52 · answer #5 · answered by johnman142 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋