I found a couple of t hem, and don't want any kind of colony forming, and yes I have tried the exterminator route, and even this guy said they are highly adaptive, and most pesticides don't work after a couple of times, they become immune, and their unborn offspring will most asssuredly become immune. I need some ideas, and or some natural pesticides, as I have kids, and pets.
2006-10-03 16:47:58 · 19 answers · asked by thugtwin1@sbcglobal.net 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
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2006-10-03 16:56:49 · answer #1 · answered by Like I'm Telling You Who I A 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Clean your house and make sure no more come in. Roaches are attracted to dirty homes, my brother is an exterminator, they use some sort of pesticide, you will have to call one, you can not get rid of them on your own. There was house in my town that had them so bad, the people living there were dirty and never cleaned, it took two days to fully get rid of the bugs, the sad thing is that their children had no eyebrows or fingernails, apparently the roaches have been feeding on them while they were asleep, its a true story, in the paper and everything, my brother was one of the people who helped to exterminate the roaches. Do yourself a favor and call someone!!!!!!
2006-10-03 23:54:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You step on them or you spray them to death with any bottled substance you may have.
You need to clean your house to the point where no food leaves the kitchen or dining room and then every crumb is cleaned up afterwards. Leave poison trays around the back of the fridge or anywhere your pets and kids cant touch them. Clean, clean, clean. You may need to tent your house if you have a major problem or if they are those small german cockroaches which are nearly impossible to get rid of.
Or you could move. I live in NC now and I have yet to see even one. Big difference from FL where they were everywhere and can FLY.
2006-10-03 23:52:09 · answer #3 · answered by Amy >'.'< 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diatomaceous earth (also known as DE, diatomite, diahydro, kieselguhr, kieselgur and Celite) is a naturally occurring, soft, chalk-like sedimentary rock that is easily crumbled into a fine white to off-white powder.
This powder has an abrasive feel, similar to pumice powder and is very light, due to its high porosity. The typical chemical composition of diatomaceous earth is 86% silicon, 5% sodium, 3% magnesium and 2% iron.
Diatomite is also used as an insecticide, due to its physico-sorptive properties. The fine powder absorbs lipids from the cuticle, the waxy outer layer of insects' exoskeletons, causing them to dehydrate. Arthropods die as a result of the water pressure deficiency, based on Fick's law of diffusion.
This also works against gastropods and is commonly employed in gardening to defeat slugs. However, since slugs inhabit humid environments, efficacy is very low. Beekeepers are apparently experimenting with it, to keep small hive beetles from breeding. It is sometimes mixed with an attractant or other additives to increase its effectiveness.
Medical grade diatomite is sometimes used to de-worm both animals and humans. It is most commonly used in lieu of boric acid, and can be used to help control and eventually eliminate a cockroach infestation.
2006-10-03 23:50:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they do adapt. quickly. You don't think they survived several Ice Ages over the billions of years by looking pretty do you? First,stop leaving food scraps lying around, and don't eat in the living room or the bed rooms. Don't even leave soda cans with liquid still in them. If you keep everything clean, they won't have an excuse to stay.
2006-10-03 23:57:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
rotate between 3 or more pesticides. they will become immune so you got to change it around
2006-10-03 23:50:20 · answer #6 · answered by Joe R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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
2006-10-04 13:03:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tough one. If only you can keep some giant spiders or lizard to help you reduce the numbers.
2006-10-03 23:52:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the cat- also helps to mush them. have you poured bleach down the drains? i have used glue traps under the sinks-they are not toxic and work for mice and roaches. i only have roaches that are considered "water bugs"-but my 44 pound dog plays with them until they die.
2006-10-03 23:51:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a bottle of hot sauce and a twelve pack of bud light?lol
soapy water will work and is safe
2006-10-03 23:50:09 · answer #10 · answered by ohyeah 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋