Is it possible to completely get rid of German roaches when you are living in a townhouse? I have been seeing these bugs off and on since November and I am trying to find something or somethings that will work in eliminating these and other little pests in my home. Any useful, intelligent suggestions would be appreciated. I already have a Terminix man, but even though he baits and sprays that doesn't seem to stop them from showing up.
2007-03-22 06:39:46 · 5 answers · asked by C H 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
There might be some fairly non-toxic suggestions at this webpage. It is from the University of California, Davis and has ideas for Integrated Pest Management (using a least toxic and most effective method to get rid of pests).
http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/ <-- General page
http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7467.html <-- Specific cockroach page
Good luck!
2007-03-22 10:02:56 · answer #1 · answered by Miss Vida 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Unfortunately, since you live in a town home they will be a constant problem. Unless you can everyone to cooperate. The little buggers will keep moving from one house to the next. Nothing will kill them on the way in that won't kill you as well. I used to work for Terminix. Multi-unit housing is the worst to try and get roaches out of.
2007-03-22 08:06:18 · answer #2 · answered by bugs280 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes you can , plug all holes around sinks , water tapes , with foam it spray insulation , set out roach traps , lay a line of Chinese chalk around doors and windows , keep changing to different roach traps( they get use to the ones you already laid down and keep the Chinese chalk going to) that will clear them up and out in 1 month, and don't let up after with the chalk it works , and it helps if ya have a cat or two , they hate each other, and be sure to keep all counter and floors clean of food and water, they like water alot
2007-03-22 06:55:07 · answer #3 · answered by jim m 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can set off the bombs an use the terminex man but until the people do the same that live next to you the bugs will continue to come back.
2007-03-22 06:47:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have you tried Sevn Dust, Diatomaceous Earth, or Borax? Those are good against a lot of bugs.
And while I'm not a fan of this solution, try bug bombs.
2007-03-22 06:48:03 · answer #5 · answered by Tigger 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋