How can I get rid of cockroaches?

Question

I live in an apartment complex with over 200 units. I noticed them a month after I moved in. I have tried everything to get rid of them and nothing works. They are just multiplying and I feel disgusting. I'm embarrassed to even have friends or family over for fear that they will see it and think I'm dirty. I clean my house everyday and spray **** all the time in hopes that it will rid me of this problem. I thought about talking to the landlord but I'm too embarrassed to say anything. I know someone else in my complex must have them and their coming to my place to feed. I seal all my food hella good I'm so stressed. SOMEONE HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

If you haven't already done so, contact your resident manager asap. Your unit may be immaculate, however if you have neighbors that are not, that's your problem in a nutshell. Your manager needs to bring in an exterminator and it should be mandatory that all the units be inspected.

Best of luck!

Answer 2

Depending upon what state you live in, you may be able to purchase a product called Dursban. This is a broad band insecticed sold under the Spectracide label. If you follow the directions for use, it is safe for inside the home. In some states, the exterminator lobby has made it available only to professional businesses.

But if you can find it at your local hardware store, you can mix a 1/2 percent solution in water. The product is typically sold in 20 to 30 percent solutions. The higher the concentration the more a bottle will cost.

Once you have your 1/2 percent solution mixed, you can apply it with a spray bottle. I use an old windex or 409 bottle. Apply it along baseboards...everywhere....(don't forget the closets), under the sink, and on the outside perimeter of doors and windows. Aplly anywhere you see them, except food surfaces.

I use this once every three months, and the only bugs I find are dead ones. You may want to do an initial treatment followed by a second one two weeks later.

This product will degrade in sunlight, so you may need to apply more frequently along windows and doors.

Answer 3

Here's one from someone who used to live in public housing in the state of Florida (the cockroach capital of the world).....

Go to your nearest Hobby Lobby, Michael's, Garden Ridge (or any other craft shop), and buy yourself some sprays of Eucalyptus leaves. Get several.

Make decorations from them, and put them around your house. Within 2 weeks, you will never see another roach. It's inexpensive, but I will guarantee it will work!!!!

I learned this from the Orkin man who lived across from my Mom. He said he recommends that to anyone living in an apartment, since sprays and paste won't work.

Answer 4

Years ago we had a problem in an office I worked in due to the apartments upstairs. They hired different companies to come and spray, but still we had the roaches. Then my mother told me to get Borax and mix in with brown sugar. Use it as bait. It worked! It wasn't too long and they were gone.

Answer 5

Try Combat.It really works.Call the landlord.Theses roaches come from other apartments and you can be sure that the landlord already knows.Good Luck.

Answer 6

Why are you embarassed to tell the landlord? That's who you need to consult immediately. He's responsible for taking care of this situation.

Answer 7

Boric acid , it is very effective when used properly for killing
cockroaches and most other insects.
You can also get a house lizard, they are natural enemies and will eat
them. More information at http://tinyurl.com/ofxkk

Answer 8

size 11 shoes will keep them under control

Answer 9

As you are beautiful darling, they love you.

Good luck =)