irishdancer2 86 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I've been in my current apartment just over a year and have seen a total of two cockroaches--one last summer, one last night, both in the entryway, far away from any food sources. Both times I saw them when I got up to use the bathroom in the night. The first time, I went back in my bedroom, closed the door (the entryway can be closed off from the rest of the apartment), and it had disappeared by morning. The one from last night crawled behind a shelf that was too heavy to move, stayed there while I got ready for work, and was on its back pawing the air when I got home just now, still in the entryway (it has since taken a trip over the outside railing with a lot of squealing and heart palpitations on my part). I know the saying that if you see one there are hundreds more. I'm trying very hard NOT to think about that, because I will just curl up and die. I'm a northern girl, so this cockroach thing is pretty new to me. I bought some Combat bait today, but my question is placement. Because I've only seen them in the entryway, I think that that's where they're coming in (I'm also a fairly abysmal housekeeper, so it seems suspect I've never seen any in the kitchen or bathroom if there's an infestation). If these suckers can smell the bait from four feet away, and I put them in my entryway right next to the front door, does that mean I'll end up with a congregation of nightmare-fuel on the landing outside? Basically, if I put them down and I DON'T have a roach problem, will the capsules end up attracting them? For reference purposes, I live on the third floor of a neat apartment building that isn't near any restaurants or other major bug-attractions. The apartments have outdoor entrances, and I always get home from work after dark. I've encountered a roach on one landing or another fewer than five times in the last year. Note: I also bought a giant can of cockroach spray and am considering wearing it in a holster, ready to be whipped out and fired at a moment's notice. Link to post Share on other sites
Good God a Bear 751 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 The fact that on the front page this thread title reads ' *shudder* dealing with cock' is epic Link to post Share on other sites
Darth Krawlie 5,579 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I haven't laughed that hard in a while Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 We've all been there. Link to post Share on other sites
Ryn 1,286 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Click me Link to post Share on other sites
Jacen123 1,777 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 I haven't laughed that hard in a whileI'm glad you were finally able to associate "hard" and "cock" Link to post Share on other sites
irishdancer2 86 Posted August 4, 2017 Author Share Posted August 4, 2017 Thanks, guys. Super helpful Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Men stop maturing around 12. I've never had to deal with cockroach, the worst we've had is mice. I recently caught one that was in the container where we sure the dog food. Put it in a tennis ball canister, took it outside and dealt with it. Link to post Share on other sites
Mara Jade Skywalker 958 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 I wish I could be more helpful, but as I live in Florida I have pro pest control services. When I didn't, I would spot kill them and put bait around the kitchen and in the bathrooms. But it couldn't keep up. Link to post Share on other sites
Jacen123 1,777 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 My experiences with them echo Mara's. Link to post Share on other sites
Cashmere 502 Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 I saw one once in 8th grade in the basement of my school. For just a split second. It was gross. Link to post Share on other sites
Ms. Spam 1,852 Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Borax around places that they come in works. Keep all foods sealed up. Apartment life is weird for bugs. I get them when it rains a lot. German cockroaches or wood roaches do try and find other places when there is so much rain their usual places like wooded deteriorating areas outside get saturated with water. Link to post Share on other sites
Destiny Skywalker 1,952 Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 I wish I could be more helpful, but as I live in Florida I have pro pest control services. When I didn't, I would spot kill them and put bait around the kitchen and in the bathrooms. But it couldn't keep up. When we thought about moving back last year, this was pretty heavy in the "con" column. That entire state is trying to kill you, I swear. Bugs, snakes, alligators, sinkholes... Link to post Share on other sites
irishdancer2 86 Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 As I've only seen two in over a year, I'm inclined to think they were just one-offs (my friend actually had one run into her apt when she opened the door last week, so there's that). Luckily Japan has a lot of STRONG cockroach-control options because the entire country is a breeding ground for them because of everything from the climate to how residences are constructed. I bought some of the poison pellets and the death spray, but I've mostly calmed down since my initial post. Link to post Share on other sites
Mara Jade Skywalker 958 Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 I wish I could be more helpful, but as I live in Florida I have pro pest control services. When I didn't, I would spot kill them and put bait around the kitchen and in the bathrooms. But it couldn't keep up. When we thought about moving back last year, this was pretty heavy in the "con" column. That entire state is trying to kill you, I swear. Bugs, snakes, alligators, sinkholes... I can afford to live here, though. Link to post Share on other sites
Destiny Skywalker 1,952 Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 I can afford to live here. I tried to move back to Florida and they low-balled me. I know what my company would pay me if they moved me back. (Well, I think they'd have to keep my salary but I wouldn't get a raise for 5 years...) Link to post Share on other sites
Ms. Spam 1,852 Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 I've been trying to get my Mom to consider moving to Florida. She can still get good bargains in some areas and she has a cousin who's really close to her that lives there. Arizona is too HOT. I think the sinkholes scare her. Link to post Share on other sites
Ryn 1,286 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 This is helpful to: http://home.howstuffworks.com/how-to-get-rid-of-roaches-with-boric-acid.htm/printable Link to post Share on other sites
Marc DuQuesne 79 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Just saw a Hobo. Stupid jinx thread. I should quit the internet. Can I get a hallelujah? Anyone? Bueller? Driver? Link to post Share on other sites
Driver 4,539 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 welp, my day is made: Link to post Share on other sites
Darth Krawlie 5,579 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 You're only two weeks late Link to post Share on other sites
Ryn 1,286 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I think he's happy with the topic title and the poster. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Just checked my email and under the preview of the promotions folder it read: "Bed Bath & Beyond, DICK" Made me think of this thread and the fact that I am a dick. Link to post Share on other sites
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Marc DuQuesne 79 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Driver thinks I fear cock. I know how to deal with cock. I occasionally fear the phantom sidestream when I am pissing in a fancy bathroom (only time it happens), but that is fear of the pee, not the cock. Link to post Share on other sites
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