What is the safest most effective way to rid your house of roaches?

Question

Preferably something in the form of a bomb, something fast and safe. Lots of roaches--anything Organic?

Answer 1

Cockroaches can transmit bacterial diseases and hepatitis virus and have been known to spread dysentery and typhoid fever. Many people are allergic to them.


Things You'll Need
Growth Regulating Insecticides
Insecticides
Pesticides
Sugars
Baking Soda
HEPA Vacuums
Lidded Metal And Glass Containers
Caulks
Pipe Insulation


Step OneEliminate sources of food and water. Store food in tightly sealed metal, glass or hard plastic containers. Remove trash from kitchens promptly, and place in containers with tight-fitting lids. Repair any plumbing leaks in or under your home. Place pet water bowls in a pan of soapy water at night.

Step TwoVacuum all corners to remove tiny food crumbs. If anyone in the house is allergic to roaches, be sure that your vacuum cleaner has a HEPA filter.

Step ThreePrune plants away from vents near your home's foundation where roaches can creep in. Remove piles of debris.

Step FourCaulk cracks and crevices wherever possible, both inside and outside.

Step FiveCheck furniture and appliances that have been in storage for egg cases.

Step SixConsider insecticide only if you must; cockroaches learn very quickly to avoid fast-acting insecticides such as insecticide spray. If you must use an insecticide indoors, dust a slow-acting one such as boric acid under cupboards and into cracks and corners. Remember that boric acid is permanently ineffective once it becomes damp.

Step SevenUse baits and sticky traps as effective alternatives to spraying indoors. Add insect-growth regulators to baits to increase their effectiveness. Look for them where insecticides are sold.

Tips & Warnings

Tropical in origin, cockroaches require humidity and warmth as well as a food source. They prefer to live in cracks and tight crevices and are nocturnal. Bathrooms and kitchens are favorite haunts.

Avoid the use of aerosol foggers. These can make the problem worse by dispersing the cockroaches over a wider area.

Answer 2

The first question I ask is "Do you live in a house or apartment complex." If you live in a house you can buy several cans of roach killing bombs they sell them at home depot or any major department store. They are designed to go off in your house as soon as you pull the safety tab so you cannot go into your house for at least 24 hours after. These are great I used them in my house to get rid of ant in my kitchen. But you must be careful and do the following: If you get this type of insect killer you must remember to turn off your gas pilot before you set this insecticide off. Also you must open a window or turn on the fans in the rooms in order to let fresh air into the house after you have been out for 24 hours or the recommended time on the label. You will also need to wipe most surfaces down with soap and water and clean most of the surfaces that you touch.

If you live in an apartment building you have to notify your building manager about the problem and them have all the other tenants use the same insecticide as you did at about the same day and time. This will ensure that if the roaches leave your neighbors apartment they will not travel into your apartment in order to escape from the insecticide. But all of the tenants have to do the same as you or it will not work the roaches will leave your house - go to your neighbors and then shack back up at your house.

Hope this help

Answer 3

Take Borax that is at the grocery store in the cleaning isle, in a box. A very old product and put it in a lid or small container with some grape jelly, mix it all up and place this in and around all areas in the house that has water. The kitchen, sink, water heater, bathroom and any other place that is damp. Leave it for a week or so. Then if they don't come back keep all trash up and out of the house...don't leave wet towels and clothes around on the floor or food in the house...trash it and get it out of the house. You create the reproduction by these conditions. They come in on paper bags, boxes and from other tenants but you keep them by not cleaning and keeping the food and wet things up and cleaned and dry. Put it out every few months if you live in an area that is prone to them. Also, keep away from animals and kids...it isn't healthy for them. Good luck. Use vinegar and octagon soap solution to spray and clean with in the kitchen, it also deters insects. Good luck.

Answer 4

use Boric acid powder, at a hardware
its cheap and effictive, spray it along cracks , under sinks, any where you see them