Clean your kitchen and everything real good so the landlord won't pin it on you. First thing he's going to do is tour your apartment. Then the roaches are his problem. Point out you don't have kids and are willing to have any legal poison anywhere. Don't spend 99 cents on boric acid, this is part of why you pay rent. Have him get the goods. Work with him and let him know you're working with him. (But not for him) If the other tenants are slobs and you appear clean, next year when he jacks up the rent, he'll get them and not you. Keep it up and you might become building superintendent... free rent.
Mild roach infestation
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I once rented an apartment with a roach problem, well, there wasn't one when I moved in. About a year after living there the apartment next to me changed hands. They had 8 people living in a 2 bedroom apt.
Shortly after they were evicted I found a cockroach in my microwave and their droppings on the counter. It was only when I moved the refrigerator (on the common wall) that I found the source. They were coming around the outlet, not just one, but hundreds. The landlord had the place bombed but they kept coming back.
I moved a few weeks later.
I once rented an apartment with a roach problem, well, there wasn't one when I moved in. About a year after living there the apartment next to me changed hands. They had 8 people living in a 2 bedroom apt.
Shortly after they were evicted I found a cockroach in my microwave and their droppings on the counter. It was only when I moved the refrigerator (on the common wall) that I found the source. They were coming around the outlet, not just one, but hundreds. The landlord had the place bombed but they kept coming back.
I moved a few weeks later.
Go to dollartree and get the little bottle of PAC (I think thats the brand...) Boric Acid, power, you cut the nozzle off and kind of spread it or "puff it:" into cracks, crevices (no where, where you keep food or food contact items!) I put mine in the bottom of cupboards, inside the outlet covers, etc...it's a powder so theres no real risk of short circuiting...as opposed to the messy gels....
I never hjad an infestation, just doing it for precaution every 8 months or so....all the outlet covers get the dose...since I heard they tend to sneak in there since it's "warm"
I never hjad an infestation, just doing it for precaution every 8 months or so....all the outlet covers get the dose...since I heard they tend to sneak in there since it's "warm"
Only use a bomb is you want to push them to your neighbors. I like Boric Acid. I also used professional gel bate. I helped someone with a roach problem. They were coming out of baseboards in hallway. It was that bad. I was just trying to salvage what I could before moving. I vacuumed about 1,000 live roaches. They were in the fridge, under fridge, and in every kitchen drawer. Three things they need is food, shelter, and water. The person I helped had a fully furnished apartment and ended up with a radio, a few dishes, and some clothes (triple cleaned). Keep food in plastic containers and if you have paper grocery bags get rid of them. In your case as others stated contact landlord so they can address problem with rest of the units.
Originally Posted By: AandPDan
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^^ Am considering this.
I am assessing the situation, and someone lives downstairs. Told me to "not put down chemicals because his son lives there." And here, I devised a plan to become the handyman, and get them all dead in a month..
The holes in this place are unreal. Id patch them up and put poison but again... for what...
I *might.* I certainly don't want to catch grief for being the only one taking initiative to do it.
I've been here just a little bit and I am coughing and feeling tired, and deep down I know that spraying the roaches I see with Raid will not do anything, though I'd like it to.
They live in that rotted floor, hundreds....... I know it and I havent even seen them..
If I can afford to, I will.
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^^ Am considering this.
I am assessing the situation, and someone lives downstairs. Told me to "not put down chemicals because his son lives there." And here, I devised a plan to become the handyman, and get them all dead in a month..
The holes in this place are unreal. Id patch them up and put poison but again... for what...
I *might.* I certainly don't want to catch grief for being the only one taking initiative to do it.
I've been here just a little bit and I am coughing and feeling tired, and deep down I know that spraying the roaches I see with Raid will not do anything, though I'd like it to.
They live in that rotted floor, hundreds....... I know it and I havent even seen them..
If I can afford to, I will.
You have to plug every crack in the wall and around the water pipes and electrical outlets. Otherwise using these bait products are just temporary.
Originally Posted By: dishdude
Wait until you move the refrigerator!
That, actually, is what I am afraid of. It also happens to be right NEXT to "guy with kids" (the one that asked me not to put down chemicals!) door.
Ever seen them infest the oven? I have..
I will NOT use the kitchen
I like this place but I think it is making me sick. I feel coughing and tired.
Wait until you move the refrigerator!
That, actually, is what I am afraid of. It also happens to be right NEXT to "guy with kids" (the one that asked me not to put down chemicals!) door.
Ever seen them infest the oven? I have..
I will NOT use the kitchen
I like this place but I think it is making me sick. I feel coughing and tired.
spread this everywhere they crawl and inside baseboards etc, Its non toxic and last forever unless it gets wet, takes about a week to work
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Safer-Brand-7...70#.UZqwC5yIrkd
then place baits under the sinks ect
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Combat-Large-Roach-Baits-Quick-Kill-Formula-2-8-ct/11027376
the combination of the baits and the DE should wipe them out in about a week
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Safer-Brand-7...70#.UZqwC5yIrkd
then place baits under the sinks ect
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Combat-Large-Roach-Baits-Quick-Kill-Formula-2-8-ct/11027376
the combination of the baits and the DE should wipe them out in about a week
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Originally Posted By: tonycarguy
You have to plug every crack in the wall and around the water pipes and electrical outlets. Otherwise using these bait products are just temporary.
I think you would flip if you saw how many gaping holes were everywhere.
The one downstairs in the hallway is the size of a basketball.
Maybe the kid threw a basketball into the sheetrock.
And that may be the biggest visible hole, but this place has about a dozen more that I can rattle off.. Exposed wood, holes, around tub, water pipes, etc...
I have seen "two" in my room (if it was a worser infestation I think i'd see a steady flow of traffic, I have seen one that one that was pretty [censored] bad, with the German ones, small and grey with stripes) but I bet they are
1. In the floor
2. In that section of rotted wood in THAT ROOM
3. In the fridge, and yes, oven..
Why they don't come out more I do not know...
:angry:
You have to plug every crack in the wall and around the water pipes and electrical outlets. Otherwise using these bait products are just temporary.
I think you would flip if you saw how many gaping holes were everywhere.
The one downstairs in the hallway is the size of a basketball.
Maybe the kid threw a basketball into the sheetrock.
And that may be the biggest visible hole, but this place has about a dozen more that I can rattle off.. Exposed wood, holes, around tub, water pipes, etc...
I have seen "two" in my room (if it was a worser infestation I think i'd see a steady flow of traffic, I have seen one that one that was pretty [censored] bad, with the German ones, small and grey with stripes) but I bet they are
1. In the floor
2. In that section of rotted wood in THAT ROOM
3. In the fridge, and yes, oven..
Why they don't come out more I do not know...
:angry:
Bombing and fogging really only gets the exposed ones. You want them to bring it back to the nest and KILLLLLL them all.
Boric acid for the win
Boric acid for the win
Your landlord owes you "quiet enjoyment" of your premesis. The law backs you up on this.
Write him a letter saying he has 48 hours to fix this or you'll be calling the state/county/town/authority having jurisdiction.
If chemicals are no good for the guy with the kid downstairs, the landlord needs to come up with a solution. Maybe put the family in a hotel. His problem.
You're paying for a kitchen you can't use. This is a pretty clear sign to take action.
Write him a letter saying he has 48 hours to fix this or you'll be calling the state/county/town/authority having jurisdiction.
If chemicals are no good for the guy with the kid downstairs, the landlord needs to come up with a solution. Maybe put the family in a hotel. His problem.
You're paying for a kitchen you can't use. This is a pretty clear sign to take action.
Originally Posted By: eljefino
Your landlord owes you "quiet enjoyment" of your premesis. The law backs you up on this.
Write him a letter saying he has 48 hours to fix this or you'll be calling the state/county/town/authority having jurisdiction.
If chemicals are no good for the guy with the kid downstairs, the landlord needs to come up with a solution. Maybe put the family in a hotel. His problem.
You're paying for a kitchen you can't use. This is a pretty clear sign to take action.
I'm getting a lot of info about how to deal with the infestation, and I appreciate that.
I texted my landlord and she said three things:
First: "Nobody else has mentioned they are there, just buy a can of Raid"
Secondly, after letting her know that I know a thing or two about this: "Ok, I'll have my contractor come in to fill some holes."
Thirdly, after I asked her if that would work and telling her about how good Boric Acid would work, assuming there is massive infestation we can't see, as I think there is: "Yeah sure, get some Boric acid!"
I also woke up this morning and the hallway is filled with the acrid awful stench of cigarette smoke. That, and someone has left their shaver in the sink for a few days.
Really not sure what to do here. I could move the shaver, fend off whatever straggler comes out when I shower, fearful of the numerous holes and rotted wood and bracing myself for when the nest REALLY gets riled up, and they all come out..
(Or, as one said, when I move the refigerator..) I was going to put powder back there without moving it, then move it a week later or so.
?
Your landlord owes you "quiet enjoyment" of your premesis. The law backs you up on this.
Write him a letter saying he has 48 hours to fix this or you'll be calling the state/county/town/authority having jurisdiction.
If chemicals are no good for the guy with the kid downstairs, the landlord needs to come up with a solution. Maybe put the family in a hotel. His problem.
You're paying for a kitchen you can't use. This is a pretty clear sign to take action.
I'm getting a lot of info about how to deal with the infestation, and I appreciate that.
I texted my landlord and she said three things:
First: "Nobody else has mentioned they are there, just buy a can of Raid"
Secondly, after letting her know that I know a thing or two about this: "Ok, I'll have my contractor come in to fill some holes."
Thirdly, after I asked her if that would work and telling her about how good Boric Acid would work, assuming there is massive infestation we can't see, as I think there is: "Yeah sure, get some Boric acid!"
I also woke up this morning and the hallway is filled with the acrid awful stench of cigarette smoke. That, and someone has left their shaver in the sink for a few days.
Really not sure what to do here. I could move the shaver, fend off whatever straggler comes out when I shower, fearful of the numerous holes and rotted wood and bracing myself for when the nest REALLY gets riled up, and they all come out..
?
No such thing as a mild roach infestation.
Originally Posted By: TechnoLoGs
I also woke up this morning and the hallway is filled with the acrid awful stench of cigarette smoke. That, and someone has left their shaver in the sink for a few days.
So you're living with roommates? What do they have to say about the roach problem?
I also woke up this morning and the hallway is filled with the acrid awful stench of cigarette smoke. That, and someone has left their shaver in the sink for a few days.
So you're living with roommates? What do they have to say about the roach problem?
Originally Posted By: rfeir
I speak from experience. The best way to get rid of these pests is to purchase some boric acid (a white powder, like flower), and spread it anywhere these guys walk. It will take a few weeks to do its job, but it will work.
Traditional pesticides are avoided by these creatures and most have built up a resistance. In addition, the guys killed by a pesticide will still give birth a week or two later and then the creatures are back. But boric acid is taken back to the nest and eaten there and dead guys are also eaten, thus killing them all off, but again, this takes a few weeks.
Very true. I remember when I was young, I went to a friend's home and they had this smelly white powder around their house for this same exact purpose. I can't remember if he said it was lime, but it looked just like powder and had a strong smell (almost like old collard greens lol)
I speak from experience. The best way to get rid of these pests is to purchase some boric acid (a white powder, like flower), and spread it anywhere these guys walk. It will take a few weeks to do its job, but it will work.
Traditional pesticides are avoided by these creatures and most have built up a resistance. In addition, the guys killed by a pesticide will still give birth a week or two later and then the creatures are back. But boric acid is taken back to the nest and eaten there and dead guys are also eaten, thus killing them all off, but again, this takes a few weeks.
Very true. I remember when I was young, I went to a friend's home and they had this smelly white powder around their house for this same exact purpose. I can't remember if he said it was lime, but it looked just like powder and had a strong smell (almost like old collard greens lol)
Originally Posted By: TechnoLoGs
Originally Posted By: eljefino
Your landlord owes you "quiet enjoyment" of your premesis. The law backs you up on this.
Write him a letter saying he has 48 hours to fix this or you'll be calling the state/county/town/authority having jurisdiction.
If chemicals are no good for the guy with the kid downstairs, the landlord needs to come up with a solution. Maybe put the family in a hotel. His problem.
You're paying for a kitchen you can't use. This is a pretty clear sign to take action.
I'm getting a lot of info about how to deal with the infestation, and I appreciate that.
I texted my landlord and she said three things:
First: "Nobody else has mentioned they are there, just buy a can of Raid"
Secondly, after letting her know that I know a thing or two about this: "Ok, I'll have my contractor come in to fill some holes."
Thirdly, after I asked her if that would work and telling her about how good Boric Acid would work, assuming there is massive infestation we can't see, as I think there is: "Yeah sure, get some Boric acid!"
I also woke up this morning and the hallway is filled with the acrid awful stench of cigarette smoke. That, and someone has left their shaver in the sink for a few days.
Really not sure what to do here. I could move the shaver, fend off whatever straggler comes out when I shower, fearful of the numerous holes and rotted wood and bracing myself for when the nest REALLY gets riled up, and they all come out..
(Or, as one said, when I move the refigerator..) I was going to put powder back there without moving it, then move it a week later or so.
?
This place sounds like a dump. Yuck!! I can tell you are single, can't bring a lady to a place like that. Your first mistake is texting the landlord. They are not going to take you serious. Come on man...
Originally Posted By: eljefino
Your landlord owes you "quiet enjoyment" of your premesis. The law backs you up on this.
Write him a letter saying he has 48 hours to fix this or you'll be calling the state/county/town/authority having jurisdiction.
If chemicals are no good for the guy with the kid downstairs, the landlord needs to come up with a solution. Maybe put the family in a hotel. His problem.
You're paying for a kitchen you can't use. This is a pretty clear sign to take action.
I'm getting a lot of info about how to deal with the infestation, and I appreciate that.
I texted my landlord and she said three things:
First: "Nobody else has mentioned they are there, just buy a can of Raid"
Secondly, after letting her know that I know a thing or two about this: "Ok, I'll have my contractor come in to fill some holes."
Thirdly, after I asked her if that would work and telling her about how good Boric Acid would work, assuming there is massive infestation we can't see, as I think there is: "Yeah sure, get some Boric acid!"
I also woke up this morning and the hallway is filled with the acrid awful stench of cigarette smoke. That, and someone has left their shaver in the sink for a few days.
Really not sure what to do here. I could move the shaver, fend off whatever straggler comes out when I shower, fearful of the numerous holes and rotted wood and bracing myself for when the nest REALLY gets riled up, and they all come out..
?
This place sounds like a dump. Yuck!! I can tell you are single, can't bring a lady to a place like that. Your first mistake is texting the landlord. They are not going to take you serious. Come on man...
Originally Posted By: TechnoLoGs
How would you go this alone?
Seriously? I would go to college and get a degree in information technology or engineering or medical records technology. Then get a decent job and get rid of all of the beater cars you have and move to a nicer neighborhood where there aren't roaches. But, that's just me really....
How would you go this alone?
Seriously? I would go to college and get a degree in information technology or engineering or medical records technology. Then get a decent job and get rid of all of the beater cars you have and move to a nicer neighborhood where there aren't roaches. But, that's just me really....
Using caulk or foam, I'd look under the kitchen & bath sinks and seal up all the plumbing holes around the supply lines and sink drains.
Any other holes or cracks you find, puff in the powder, then seal them shut. Also look behind the stove, refrig., washer & dryer (if applicable) and inside the A/C return for holes. This will minimize bugs coming into your apartment from between the walls of the building.
Any other holes or cracks you find, puff in the powder, then seal them shut. Also look behind the stove, refrig., washer & dryer (if applicable) and inside the A/C return for holes. This will minimize bugs coming into your apartment from between the walls of the building.
Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Originally Posted By: TechnoLoGs
I also woke up this morning and the hallway is filled with the acrid awful stench of cigarette smoke. That, and someone has left their shaver in the sink for a few days.
So you're living with roommates? What do they have to say about the roach problem?
Could be a flophouse where tenants share a bathroom at the end of the hall.
Originally Posted By: TechnoLoGs
I also woke up this morning and the hallway is filled with the acrid awful stench of cigarette smoke. That, and someone has left their shaver in the sink for a few days.
So you're living with roommates? What do they have to say about the roach problem?
Could be a flophouse where tenants share a bathroom at the end of the hall.
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