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[jeaton19777]

Jurisdiction

California

I live in a large building complex. I have seen a few cockroaches at night in the kitchen. When we got a notice saying they were gonna have someone come and spray I thought that was a good thing. We were required to move everything out of our drawers, cupboards, and closets and move all of our belongings into the center of the rooms and cover them. Which is a lot of work but we didn't mind because we thought they were getting rid of the problem. After they sprayed the first time, which was 2 1/2 weeks ago, we have started seeing roaches all the time. they said it would get worse before it got better. so we had to do all that again for them to spray a second time. However, I found out they weren't spraying everyone's unit, which I didn't think was too big of a deal if they were just spraying the 12 units in my building. Well, I found out that 2 of my downstairs neighbors didn't let them in and that they weren't even spraying the 6 units on the other side of our building. So, if they only are spraying 4 units out of 12 in the building will that even make a difference? Now as before I had only seen a few bugs at night before, I am seeing them everyday. I feel that if they are not gonna spray at least all the units in my building then this is a waste of time.

 

[Zigner]

Did you have a legal question?

 

[adjusterjack]

Go online and search for DIY products that will send the roaches away from your apartment.

They don't cost much. Do it regularly.

 

[Tax Counsel]

Or push your landlord to hire a professional pest control company to get it done right. For every roach you see there are a lot more you don't see. Household pest sprays typically just reduce the population but don't get rid of them all. You might not see any for a while, but as the population grows larger, you will. The best thing is have the whole building done by a pro to bomb the heck out of those pets.

 

[adjusterjack]

That's all well and good, TC.

But meantime, a bit of self-help will keep the roaches out of jeaton's apartment.

Even something as cheap and simple as boric acid can repel roaches and eliminate colonies without harm to people or pets.

 

[army judge]

Sprinkle boric acid in areas where you've seen roaches.

Dust small amounts of boric acid powder along baseboards, behind appliances, and in any other areas where you've spotted roaches in your home. When roaches come into contact with the powder, their exoskeleton is damaged and they eventually die.[1]​

• You can also make a DIY roach bait trap with boric acid by mixing two parts of the powder with one part flour. Stir in enough corn or maple syrup to create a peanut butter texture.
• Use a popsicle stick to put a small dollop of the bait in any of your target areas. The roaches will be attracted to the flour and syrup in the bait and will bring it back to their nest, eventually poisoning most of their colony.
• Alternatively, make a mixture of equal parts boric acid, sugar, and flour. Roll spoonfuls of the mixture to create small dough balls, then place these dough balls around the house as bait for the roaches.[2]​
• After the roaches die, act quickly to sweep them up with a vacuum or broom and use vacuum attachments to suck them out of cracks or crevices, if necessary. Avoid picking the roach up with your bare hands. Immediately change the vacuum bag and dispose of it in an outside trash can.[3]​
• Boric acid is toxic to humans and animals when ingested—only use the boric acid in places where kids and pets can't access it. If that's not possible, then you'd be safer using a different method. You may also want to wear a dust mask when handling the substance.

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The Best Ways to Repel Roaches Naturally

1. Boric acid: Sprinkle small amounts of the powder in roach-infested areas.
2. Baking soda: Coat a piece of food in the soda and leave it out overnight.
3. Diatomaceous earth: Scatter a few spoonfuls anywhere you notice roach activity.
4. Peppermint oil: Dilute 5-10 drops in a water-filled spray bottle and spritz around your home.
5. Bay leaves: Drive roaches away by sprinkling crushed bay leaves in target areas.

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[justblue]

Pour boiling water down all drains (twice a day) as this is a common way for roaches to come and visit. Worked for me when we had the HUGE (4-5 inch) suckers show up in our apt when we first moved to Vegas.

Being from NE I had never seen anything like those critters...totally freaked me out. My 16 year old daughter just calmly scooped one of them up and released it in the parking lot. I swear if I didn't know better I would think she was switched at birth... she has none of my repugnance of insects. Thank goodness.