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Old 07-16-2023, 07:46 AM
 
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An ebony-hued (a blend of deep brown and black) arthropod, measuring approximately one inch in length, languidly traverses the confines of the household. How might I efficiently exterminate these pests? Occupying a recently established abode, it appears that there are three to four specimens present within each chamber. (Presently, I have positioned adhesive sheets, reminiscent of diminutive dwellings, imbued with a viscid concoction in various locations, yet their reappearance persists. Albeit lacking the intent to entice them, these creatures inadvertently adhere to the traps upon traversing their vicinity.) Which liquid substance could be suitably dispersed around the premises? Alternatively, should an insecticidal spray be employed within the interior?

Please advise me on the most optimal and efficacious methodology for averting the infiltration of these insects into my dwelling, around Atlanta, GA.

Ugh... that's kind of over the top.


Home Defense spray will kill the offenders. Works as advertised, even the part about it 'keeps on killing'.
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Old 07-16-2023, 08:00 AM
 
Location: Dessert
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Ugh... that's kind of over the top.


Home Defense spray will kill the offenders. Works as advertised, even the part about it 'keeps on killing'.
Yeah, great stuff. Have used it in Hawaii and Arizona, both very popular with bugs, including the palmetto bug, aka giant flying roach.
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Old 07-16-2023, 09:10 AM
 
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Yeah, great stuff. Have used it in Hawaii and Arizona, both very popular with bugs, including the palmetto bug, aka giant flying roach.

Among the many things I don't miss about Texas are the roaches and fireants.
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Old 07-16-2023, 06:16 PM
 
Location: Johns Creek, GA
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Your preponderance of the English language will not help in the abolishment of said insect infestation; if anything, the eloquence may actually be enticing them to stay!

Just give’em the “deadly juice” and be done with it!
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Old 07-16-2023, 07:42 PM
 
Location: Raleigh, NC
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Demon Max will get rid of anything. Mix this in a 1 gallon sprayer, and use more oz if you want to make it stronger.

https://www.amazon.com/Demon-Max-Ins...ps%2C98&sr=8-2
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Old 07-16-2023, 10:24 PM
 
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Demon Max will get rid of anything. Mix this in a 1 gallon sprayer, and use more oz if you want to make it stronger.

using toxic pesticide in the home is well, in my view, not very wise. even INHALING it is harmful.
sheesh.

"Demon Max, May be fatal if swallowed. Harmful if absorbed through skin. Harmful if inhaled. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or clothing."
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Old 07-17-2023, 04:29 AM
 
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An ebony-hued (a blend of deep brown and black) arthropod, measuring approximately one inch in length, languidly traverses the confines of the household. How might I efficiently exterminate these pests? Occupying a recently established abode, it appears that there are three to four specimens present within each chamber. (Presently, I have positioned adhesive sheets, reminiscent of diminutive dwellings, imbued with a viscid concoction in various locations, yet their reappearance persists. Albeit lacking the intent to entice them, these creatures inadvertently adhere to the traps upon traversing their vicinity.) Which liquid substance could be suitably dispersed around the premises? Alternatively, should an insecticidal spray be employed within the interior?

Please advise me on the most optimal and efficacious methodology for averting the infiltration of these insects into my dwelling, around Atlanta, GA.
Have you talked to them? Try to understand them?

Did you ask them why did they come to you ? what their needs are? how could you help to provide for their needs? How could you include them in your life?

You don’t seem to appreciate the diversity..
You perhaps need some re-education…

Read some modern books on the subject of equity: I learned that sharing is crucial.

(If you are evil enough put some sugar heavily laced with boric acid around the perimeter of your kitchen for the night and under the sink?
If you are living in the apartment- they will be back from your generous neighbors - you need to seal all vents with very fine metal mesh if so. Caulk all cracks under the baseboards, sealing gaskets around doors and windows
Keep your place immaculately clean with no crumbs and make sure your pipes have no condensation and your faucets are not dripping - the water is very important to them

The sugar boric acid mix needs to be refreshed if it gets caked)

Last edited by L00k4ward; 07-17-2023 at 04:38 AM..
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Old 07-17-2023, 07:02 AM
 
Location: Raleigh, NC
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using toxic pesticide in the home is well, in my view, not very wise. even INHALING it is harmful.
sheesh.

"Demon Max, May be fatal if swallowed. Harmful if absorbed through skin. Harmful if inhaled. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or clothing."
Not harmful if you use it in the correct dilution on the label for interior. Exterior you can pile on the oz even more, create a perimeter so they don’t come in.

Demon Max is the real deal and works so fast!
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Old 07-17-2023, 07:10 AM
 
Location: Sunnybrook Farm
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First line of defense is Roach Prufe (now called Harris Roach Powder). For insects that come in from outside a line of Home Defense around the foundation may be helpful. If you have a crawl space you can set off the fumigating foggers in it. That last is the only thing I've ever seen to work very well.

The real solution is to go back in time to the late 1960s and have your house and surrounding soil treated for termites with chlordane. There will be NO BUGS.
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Old 07-17-2023, 01:04 PM
 
Location: Shawnee-on-Delaware, PA
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I use Bifenthrin to control cave crickets, and it also kills/prevents those 1-inch arthropods.

https://www.solutionsstores.com/bife...fD_BwE#156=945
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