Roaches in apartment. Where could they have come from?
A few weeks ago my boyfriend said he saw a roach in our bedroom. Three days ago I saw one in the bathroom. I am absolutely sick over this and don’t know how they got in. In the six months that I’ve lived in this apartment, I never saw even an ant.
Two months ago, a new management company took over the complex. They stopped the monthly indoor pest control but say that they continue to spray outside. I’m wondering if the lack of pesticides indoors have allowed the bugs to live and breed inside. The complex was also covered with large trees throughout and I’d say at least 80% have been cut down in the past few weeks. Maybe the roaches were living in there? Also, I live on an end unit but my bedroom and bathroom (where the roaches were seen) back up to the apartment next to mine. So I’m also thinking that maybe they’re filthy and have roaches and they’re coming over to my place now. I keep my place immaculate so I know it’s nothing I’ve done to invite them in.
Which of these reasons do you think is most likely the case? Is it a combination of all of them? Is it something else? I’ve already asked management to send someone to spray inside my apartment and I plan on getting monthly pest control again, even if I have to pay for it myself.
Yes, they’re the really big ones.
June 2nd, 2011 at 7:35 am
If the roaches are real big, they came from outside and the trees that were cut down can be the cause. We call the big ones tree roaches. They wonder inside. They like to live outside. They do not breed inside and will not live long inside.
If they are small, some roach gel put out will get rid of them. There are several brands. Hotshot, Bayer and Combat have good gels. The roaches will get the gel on them and take it to their hiding places to the other roaches and they all will die.
Combat can be found in grocery stores and all the gels can be found where bug sprays are sold.
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June 2nd, 2011 at 8:35 am
Even with monthly treatments people bring in furniture or boxes from other places that have had infestations and the eggs hatch and start a new infestation. It doesn’t mean your neighbors are filthy, it just means they got in somehow and they need to be treated. Just remember if the Whole building is not treated then treating your apartment only will not stop it.
Combat can be found in grocery stores and all the gels can be found where bug sprays are sold.
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June 2nd, 2011 at 9:33 am
the very large roaches (over 1 1/2 inch long over 1/2 inch wide) will more than likely be the American roach or the Smoky Brown roach..these live off of decaying vegetation that is provided in an old landscape, there were probably even populations in the old trees that had never touched. Treating the exterior only should keep these out but know, when management companies take bids on pest service they will be the cheapest service they can find, usually meaning the company is not going to give the proper amount of service time needed on the job as to not make a buck. These two roaches are also referred to as “water bugs” if there is a water problem in the walls or under the building this can be the cause of the sightings. There is another large roach that is very black called the “oriental Roach” these usually are associated with sewer issues. In most all building, especially the older ones there will be a natural population that have found their way into the walls from the outside and can travel between units, they may find their way outside or they may find their way into a unit, sealing or at least treating entry pints such as under the sinks is a must.
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June 2nd, 2011 at 10:34 am
You can buy at places like Lowes, Home Depot and hardware stores some kind of small traps RA ID or DEACON that you stick on the walls that work very good for roaches. This traps have a boric powder chemical inside that really work. Just replace them every other month. Try to work something out with your landlord to give you credit for the expenses. Good luck….!
me-in 23rd year doing pest control
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