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by Santaanacanyon on July 21st, 2003

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What works best in getting rid of roaches?

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  • by clevergirl on October 26th, 2003

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    The best success I have ever had is a bait I made from instructions in a book titled "Tiny Game Hunting" available through the L.A Public Library, (website is LAPL.org). This worked so well that I was misled into believing it useless and really disgusted until I realized that the flood after flood of roaches I was experiencing were different sizes, colors, and shapes. I was actually cleaning out one nest after another in a roach-infested building. Needless to say, not believing it to be my personal responsibility to clean out a building for an owner who wouldn't do more than spray an apartment on occasion, I don't live there any more. But it IS effective. The recipe is very clear and simple.

    A point to consider--when moving out of a known roach-haven, spray the inside of EVERY packing carton with a good roach killer before packing and also the entire floor and up two feet of wall of the new residence. This reduces both the chances of your carrying uninvited guests with you, and the odds of survival of any that do hitch a ride. My first month in my new apartment I found several dead roaches on the floor, which I assumed to be victims of my "spray everything" tactic, but I did not find live creepy-crawlies around.

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    • I did this 20+ years ago when I moved from high-rise apt to a nice townhouse.Never saw any bugs there, ever!Well worth it!

      MyKinKStar

      by MyKinKStar on April 24th, 2006

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