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Jul 6, 2021 22:30:18 GMT -8
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Post by yoshigirl on Jul 6, 2021 22:30:18 GMT -8
Hi,
Today there was one roach in my silverware drawer!
We have lived here three years and have never had any roaches. We keep our apartment clean and didn't bring anything in that could be contaminated so it's just really strange that all of a sudden there is this one roach. It's also scary because I hate roaches! I live in an urban area in LA so I do see roaches on the busy roads near bye occasionally but our building is nice, clean and well taken care of. Could this just be a random roach that got in or should I start freaking out?
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Post by trehopr1 on Jul 7, 2021 0:24:42 GMT -8
My best advice is to remain vigilant. Your apartment may be clean but, because you live in a complex of apartments one or more of your neighbors may not live the same sort of tidy lifestyle.
A change of tenants can sometimes bring with it problems especially, if they are not tidy folks.
I was an exterminator for 2 years and saw many cases of apartment complex roach problems.
Roaches use the duct systems and water pipes as a common highway between apartments.
For now, continue to keep your place neat and tidy especially of any food crumbs etc.
Keep an eye open for any other appearances in cabinets or under your kitchen or bathroom sink cabinetry.
You might also try asking around if anyone else has found any or is aware of them.
If there is then be sure to notify the manager/owner of the building.
It is best to catch issues early as roaches can really get out of hand...
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One roach
Jul 7, 2021 8:19:20 GMT -8
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Post by yoshigirl on Jul 7, 2021 8:19:20 GMT -8
Is there anything natural I can use to repel them or kill them? I have a baby and cats and don't want any chemicals used but also don't want anymore coming in if there are more nearby???
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Post by kevinkk on Jul 7, 2021 8:30:03 GMT -8
There will be a number of natural solutions, that may or may not work, sticky traps, some organic pesticides, I've been seeing an ad on tv
about something, I think it starts with a "Z", but I have a short attention span..
Neighbors can be a problem, my parents managed apartments on different occasions, and you get people storing food on their patios, cooking
with fire- in the oven, people that live in what looks like a GoodWill store exploded, and worse.
Just like ants, it's the job of bugs to survive, and they get around, everywhere.
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Post by livingplanet3 on Jul 7, 2021 10:14:42 GMT -8
For me, the really effective solution for roaches has always been bait stations, placed in out-of-the-way spots that kids and pets can't reach. This is much safer than control methods such as sprays or poison granules that can contaminate your house, because with these baits, the pesticide is held securely within a plastic container. The roaches have to actually enter the stations in order to eat the bait. They then go back to their hiding places, and die there. I've kept roaches under control for many years this way. |
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Post by joachim on Jul 10, 2021 8:21:32 GMT -8
Hello,
the question is whether it is American or some other type. The American is resistant to cold. Here in Germany, if you have the species from Madagascar, you can freeze your house to death in winter. The American species will survive. Since you live in the USA, I think it's the American species. In any case, such a trap is the best, if there are many in it, then buy several at once. Otherwise they are funny but also carry diseases.
One story to end: My neighbor worked in a pub, there was a lot going on and there were no beer glasses. There are so long, tall beer glasses here. So she went into the cellar and got a box of glasses, put it on the counter, and took some out. There were many dead cockroaches in the bottom of all glasses, probably for years. The bar was relatively empty from once.
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Post by kevinkk on Jul 10, 2021 15:30:31 GMT -8
"ZEVO" is the product I was thinking about, I've only seen ads, but it's claimed to be be baby safe, as to availability, you'll have to
look it up.
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Post by papiliotheona on Jul 13, 2021 12:00:57 GMT -8
I hate to say this yoshigirl but we'll get rid of every last roach in our homes when we get rid of every last bacteria cell. It ain't happening.
For me, living with a small number of roaches beats getting drenched in vile poisons in a futile attempt to stop them a hundred times out of a hundred.
Roaches do not: bite, sting, possess venom, transmit disease, or destroy crops. They don't really contaminate or ruin food either unless you leave it out for them. They smell bad not because they are filthy and infectious, but because of glands that secrete bad-smelling compounds as a defense from predators (they are essentially helpless, being unable to bite/sting as above, and without an armored exoskeleton). Blattodea are harmless scavengers who simply want a crumb of our refuse and moisture.
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One roach
Jul 13, 2021 12:56:29 GMT -8
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Post by exoticimports on Jul 13, 2021 12:56:29 GMT -8
Hello, the question is whether it is American or some other type. The American is resistant to cold. Here in Germany, if you have the species from Madagascar, you can freeze your house to death in winter. The American species will survive. Since you live in the USA, I think it's the American species. In any case, such a trap is the best, if there are many in it, then buy several at once. Otherwise they are funny but also carry diseases. One story to end: My neighbor worked in a pub, there was a lot going on and there were no beer glasses. There are so long, tall beer glasses here. So she went into the cellar and got a box of glasses, put it on the counter, and took some out. There were many dead cockroaches in the bottom of all glasses, probably for years. The bar was relatively empty from once. In north east USA we also have the introduce Blattus germanicus. They can handle the cold as well. |
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