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lilstash
Oct 06, 2010
Cont: reuse it...this may be preferable due to the roach droppings in it that will draw in more. The droppings are loaded with pheromones which the females secrete when ready to mate. However, I would normally poor a bit of bleach in the jar, seal it, toss it out then reset another in the same spot/s. The only way we ever finally completely rid ourselves of a roach problem was to leave the house for 2 weeks, with the elec turned off, and allowed them to be frozen by the 15 degree F temps during one winter. Leaving the electric turned on, no matter if the heat is off, allows them to find warmth in your appliances, ie: refrigerator motor, microwave clock, alarm clocks, etc... Don't forget to turn off the gas as well, since water heaters and stoves have pilot lights. One tip regarding the traps: It is essential that you clean any and all droppings that you find...they will be stuck... -
lilstash
Oct 06, 2010
It's my understanding that Boric acid disrupts their nervous systems and digestive systems, eventually causing death. The powdered sugar/baking soda mixture by themselves would be effective in that following ingestion they will drink water...baking soda and water bubble up and would cause them to pop. I have never tried these, so can't say if it is true or not. After my in-laws moved in, bless their hearts, we became overwhelmed by what I found out were German Cockroaches. I fairly successfully controlled a roach problem by using what is called a Vegas trap. A canning jar with a small mouth is lightly oiled on the inside just under the lip...place irresistible potato peelings or chunks into the bottom and put the jar in a dark corner where nests are known to be. After a few days, if you have a bad infestation, the bottom will be covered in roaches. You can empty the trap and...
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lilstash
Oct 06, 2010
It's my understanding that Boric acid disrupts their nervous systems and digestive systems, eventually causing death. The powdered sugar/baking soda mixture by themselves would be effective in that following ingestion they will drink water...baking soda and water bubble up and would cause them to pop. I have never tried these, so can't say if it is true or not. After my in-laws moved in, bless their hearts, we became overwhelmed by what I found out were German Cockroaches. I fairly successfully controlled a roach problem by using what is called a Vegas trap. A canning jar with a small mouth is lightly oiled on the inside just under the lip...place irresistible potato peelings or chunks into the bottom and put the jar in a dark corner where nests are known to be. After a few days, if you have a bad infestation, the bottom will be covered in roaches. You can empty the trap and...
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jeanamaire
Jun 05, 2009
I WAS TOLD TO USE MOLE CRICKET BAIT TO KILL ROACHES BY PUTTING IT IN THE LEAVES AND MULCH AROUND MY HOUSE. HAS ANYONE EVER HEARD OF OR TRIED THIS METHOD?JEANA HANCOCKVALRICO, FL
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fearlessfox
Mar 14, 2008
You never say what the sugars and baking soda are used for or how to use them. I really need a non-toxic way to exterminate these things! I read somewhere that you can mix water and boric acid to paint it around their hideouts, but if water makes it ineffective how could that work?
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fearlessfox
Mar 14, 2008
You never say what the sugars and baking soda are used for or how to use them. I really need a non-toxic way to exterminate these things! I read somewhere that you can mix water and boric acid to paint it around their hideouts, but if water makes it ineffective how could that work?
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Aug 08, 2006
When I was younger, and while living in a roach-infested apt building in Queens, NY, I had my last bout with roaches. I tried everything (professional exterminators, roach sprays, bombs, etc.), but nothing worked. Went to my neighborhood hardware store and the nice old shopkeeper told me to use Boric Acid in the door jams, under sinks, around the fridge, etc. A few weeks later, I was the only apartment that no longer had a problem (over 25 apartments). My neighbors even had petitions going around out of desperation to get rid of these nasty vermin. They couldn't believe I didn't have their problem (that's NYC for you). Boric Acid and a good clean home (apartment or house) will do the trick. Warning: Keep Boric Acid away from cats and dogs, it can be toxic to them.
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Aug 08, 2006
Use boric acid. Every night before going to bed, clear every thing off kitchen counter and sprinkle boric acid all around the sink. The roaches crawl through it to get to the water in the sink and carry it back to the nest. Do this every night till you don't see any more. It really works.
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Aug 08, 2006
When I was younger, and while living in a roach-infested apt building in Queens, NY, I had my last bout with roaches. I tried everything (professional exterminators, roach sprays, bombs, etc.), but nothing worked. Went to my neighborhood hardware store and the nice old shopkeeper told me to use Boric Acid in the door jams, under sinks, around the fridge, etc. A few weeks later, I was the only apartment that no longer had a problem (over 25 apartments). My neighbors even had petitions going around out of desperation to get rid of these nasty vermin. They couldn't believe I didn't have their problem (that's NYC for you). Boric Acid and a good clean home (apartment or house) will do the trick. Warning: Keep Boric Acid away from cats and dogs, it can be toxic to them.
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Aug 08, 2006
Use boric acid. Every night before going to bed, clear every thing off kitchen counter and sprinkle boric acid all around the sink. The roaches crawl through it to get to the water in the sink and carry it back to the nest. Do this every night till you don't see any more. It really works.
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Aug 03, 2006
Don't use a bug bomb. Even the baby-powder I used worked better. The powder gets into their little spicules (breathing holes) and clogs them. They won't walk in it. If they do, they die. But, now, I have a ring of baby powder around each of my small appliances. Not pretty, but it works!
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Mar 12, 2006
Roaches hate Tabasco and other hot peppers. Mix 2 Tablespoons with 1 cup of water. I also had my water pipes checked in the bathroom. The sweat was drawing roaches for a drink. I had the seams tightened and they left the area.
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Mar 12, 2006
Roaches hate Tabasco and other hot peppers. Mix 2 Tablespoons with 1 cup of water. I also had my water pipes checked in the bathroom. The sweat was drawing roaches for a drink. I had the seams tightened and they left the area.
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Feb 23, 2006
My sister-in-law moved from Ohio to Georgia. Not only did she move in with us but, she also brought along cockroaches. I immediately hired a pest control company. They came once a month, but the roaches were still there after 8 months. One day I was complaining to my neighbor about my dilemma and she enlightened me to a product called Bengal's. I used 2 cans in my kitchen and bathrooms and they were gone within 2 weeks. This stuff really works folks. My house was so badly infested that whole colonies of them would scamper across the counters and floors at night when the lights were turned on. I have been roach-free for 3 years and it cost me less than 10 bucks!
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Dec 12, 2005
I used a commercially available joss stick lit at night to fumigate the room. In the morning I found a few dead cockroaches. I got rid of the large variety sometime later, they seem to have mutated into tiny cockroaches with babies as small as tiny red ants. These are more difficult as they hide in small crevices. I am now trying boric acid on them and hope it works.
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Dec 08, 2005
A solid foot always works. Squash the nasty things.
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Dec 08, 2005
A solid foot always works. Squash the nasty things.
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Nov 22, 2005
Mix powdered sugar and boric acid (maybe half and half). They'll carry the mixture on their feet to their nest and it will kill the babies also.
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Nov 22, 2005
Scientists have found that roaches dislike catnip. Sprinkle where roaches are found (best to "activate" it first - rub the herb between fingers). Seems to work with German and Asian roaches. Can be bought at pet stores. Take care if you have cats.
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Nov 22, 2005
Line your cupboards with white paper towels to see the roach droppings better. This will help while you are in the process of ridding your place of these pests. Remember to change the paper towels often.
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Nov 22, 2005
I pour or dump scalding hot water right on the roaches. They flip out from the boiling hot water and will most likely flip onto their backs. Wait until they are dead and then sweep them up. If this doesn't kill them, they are so blown away that they don't come back for a few days. Always keep the coffee pot filled with water ready to go.
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Nov 22, 2005
Try a product called Roach Prufe. Yes, that's how it's spelled. It comes in a yellow can. It is available at various hardware stores. This product works incredibly well.
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Nov 22, 2005
Clean your refrigerator thoroughly with baking soda. Then place newspapers on the shelves to remove any persistent odors.
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Nov 22, 2005
place small amounts of dry plaster of paris mixed together with same amount of caster sugar,sugar attracts the roach the plaster blocks him up when he eats it, place bait in bottle caps in all cupboards les.,allen
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Nov 22, 2005
I read that roaches hate bay leaves so place them where ever I see roaches "commuting." I even grind up bay leaves and make a paste and "seal" off any cracks. For outdoors, I have put cypress mulch around my home. Roaches AND termites HATE cypress mulch.
