we moved to a new place and here again we are having roach problem...and its so bad..they r all over the house and its so frustrating...and none of the sprays whihc we have used have helped...is there any long term soln for this?i mean to get rid of all the raoches all over,,,,suggestions are aprreciated....thanks
2006-09-12 05:19:09 · 17 answers · asked by crazyabs 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Talk to your landlord and come up with a plan for roach removal. There are alot of places that offer pest removal guarantees so if they aren't gone they will have to keep coming back till they are!
2006-09-12 05:20:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in an apartment building then your neighbors also have to want to get rid of theirs, if not they will be over visiting you. The best way to get rid of them is to use the foggers. Turn off your gas and electric and put these foggers in each room. Start in your basement if you have one and then start putting them in the room farthest from where you plan to exit. If you get the exterminator in it will probably cost you the same as it would to buy enough at the store to do your whole house. I didn't have roaches, but I had some small black bugs one time. I set off 12 of the things in a small travel trailer. I used 5 the first time and 7 the second time. I am not even bothered by mice anymore. There was another place that I was in that did not look to clean, I bought gallons of bleach and poured that along the walls and into everything that had a crack. Then I followed that up with ammonia. The gas that is created will kill anything. You need to move fast to get out before you are overcome. Another thing, if you had roaches at your last place, the eggs will still be in the furniture that you move into the new place. The professional with foggers is the best. When you do the bleach and ammonia mis you need to stay out of the house for a good 10 to 12 hours. Again though, if your neighbors have bugs, you will have them.
2006-09-12 07:10:30 · answer #2 · answered by Thomas S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boric Acid / Borate
The best & least expensive thing that kills roaches ( along with crickets, termites, & a ton of other insects) is anything with a large percentage of Boric Acid.
20 Mule Team Borax costs around $4 for a box weighing 4 pounds & 12 ozs. I read some other poster's comment that they'd called the company & was told this product contains about 98% pure Boric Acid. Sprinkle it on your carpets & furniture too. Leave it on for a few days & then vacuum it up. I've read many comments from cat & dog owners who use it on their carpets with no bad side effects for either themselves or their animals. Doing this has eliminated any flea problems they've had.
2 days ago I sprinkled the 20 Mule Team Borax behind my floor boards & along the exterior walls around my house. Today I've seen about 3 crickets & 5 giant roaches flailing around on their backs. And this is in broad daylight. I'm sure the rest of the little beasts are writhing around in some dark place right now!
Home Depot sells a large bottle of Roach Killer claiming to contain 98 or 99% pure Boric Acid. It sells for a little less than $4
Just sprinkle a tiny amount along the perimeter of your home (both inside & out) as well as anywhere out of the way (like under cabinets, etc.
2006-09-12 09:35:38 · answer #3 · answered by cheapskate 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A serious infestation requires a professional response. Tenting your house and applying pesticides is the usual procedure, and with roaches, foundation application will also be required. After wards, as others have said, keep your house as dirt and grime free ( especially grease), and make sure you have eliminated any open food sources. They are also attracted to damp places, so check your entire plumbing system for leaks. What you want to accomplish is to deny them food and water. They will go someplace else. Good luck! G
2006-09-12 06:00:26 · answer #4 · answered by The Oldest Man In The World 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get an exterminator. I recently saw this exterminator on that show "Dirty Jobs" on Discover Channel and there is such a science to roaches, but they were dyeing on the spot and he sprayed other stuff in other places, so the roaches would take poison back their nests (or wherever they live). You can't put a price on this stuff....spend the bucks.
2006-09-12 05:26:22 · answer #5 · answered by Shyguy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to hear that... I would say get a good exterminator. Do not leave food (dog, cat, people) out, no water, dry up any spills ASAP, check all your food for infestation after the exterminators come and do their work... prepare to throw stuff out. Best of luck...roaches are survivors. They can survive without their head only dieing due to the lack of food or water days later... messed up.
2006-09-12 05:21:46 · answer #6 · answered by calmman7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it ain't to new if you got that big of a problem.You need to get a professional involved you will not do it yourself roaches a tough and most chemicals can become non effective after a while.
2006-09-12 05:23:15 · answer #7 · answered by sjwest74 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've seen roach traps that might work. If you have a landlord, it really should be their responsibility to take care of it. If you don't and nothing you can buy will work, call an exterminator.
2006-09-12 05:21:16 · answer #8 · answered by Pigskin Princess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I forget the name of it but there are some white tablets that you can toss under your stove, refrigerator, etc that will take care of the problem. They come in a bright yellow box. Visit a garden store or hardware store and ask about them.
Here's another solution..
2006-09-12 05:25:41 · answer #9 · answered by j H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you live in an apartment or an rented house. If so call the land lord, they have to take care of it. If not, if its that bad and you own the house, you might want to call the exterminator
2006-09-12 05:21:23 · answer #10 · answered by Jaclyn B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋