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After moving from a bug free apartment I recently moved into a turn of the century apartment in Astoria that unfortunately has a bit of a roach problem; as do most of the apartments on the wall to wall block. Should have known better when I asked looking at the place and asked if they're were any bugs and she mentioned "sometimes" she'll see roaches in the kitchen. They're small thankfully but still very annoying to deal with.
Now I'm seeing them in my room occasionally and I'm trying to keep them out and from getting into my things, which I've worked so hard to get. I'm especially worried about my bed. Caulking any cracks and holes, which I can see, in the wall helped limit the ways they can enter but saw one this morning and think they may still be able to get in under the door or another way I haven't thought of.
What's the most effective way to keep them out of your room? Have heard conflicting info about Borax, I'm leaning towards the group that thinks it's toxic and harmful the more I read about it. I'm sure many NYer's have dealt with this and short of moving away have found a way to deal with them, somewhat. Speaking of moving if anyone knows of or has a roach free apartment for rent in a neighborhood with a reasonable commute to Midtown please let me know, I don't think it's wise to stick it out at my current place and run a greater risk of them getting into my things, plus they're frustrating and expensive to deal with. My friend is renting in a roach free building in Harlem (he's actually never seen any bugs there) so I now know they exist.
MOVE ! I saw this book on a infomercial that uses household product to rid bugs. Chemical and natural products might slightly lessen the amount of roaches you see but this will not stop them . No matter how clean you are if everyone else is nasty in the building they can still enter your apartment. It sucks . Sorry this happen to you.
After moving from a bug free apartment I recently moved into a turn of the century apartment in Astoria that unfortunately has a bit of a roach problem; as do most of the apartments on the wall to wall block. Should have known better when I asked looking at the place and asked if they're were any bugs and she mentioned "sometimes" she'll see roaches in the kitchen. They're small thankfully but still very annoying to deal with.
Now I'm seeing them in my room occasionally and I'm trying to keep them out and from getting into my things, which I've worked so hard to get. I'm especially worried about my bed. Caulking any cracks and holes, which I can see, in the wall helped limit the ways they can enter but saw one this morning and think they may still be able to get in under the door or another way I haven't thought of.
What's the most effective way to keep them out of your room? Have heard conflicting info about Borax, I'm leaning towards the group that thinks it's toxic and harmful the more I read about it. I'm sure many NYer's have dealt with this and short of moving away have found a way to deal with them, somewhat. Speaking of moving if anyone knows of or has a roach free apartment for rent in a neighborhood with a reasonable commute to Midtown please let me know, I don't think it's wise to stick it out at my current place and run a greater risk of them getting into my things, plus they're frustrating and expensive to deal with. My friend is renting in a roach free building in Harlem (he's actually never seen any bugs there) so I now know they exist.
Go to an old Chinese shop. Ask for Chinese chalk....draw a line on your floor at the door jam. It works, they won't cross it. Use it anywhere, I wouldn't use it near pets, and not sure if it is toxic to humans, you'll have to research that yourself....but it does work. My Mom used to use a combination of sugar and comet, sprinkled on areas where she saw them...worked
Amazon has this great roach bait gel that works awesome. It comes in a pack of 2 and it's like $15. Look for "Advion Roach Gel Bait".
I've had small roach problems in two different apartments and it always kills them instantly. Roaches will come from other apartments every few months in my current apt, but it's way better than every day.
You can't keep them out of your room. You can only do one of two things:
1.Try to ensure that they die soon after entering your room.
2.Try to coax your landlady into springing for pest control.
Or do you mean keeping them out of your apartment? I assume you mean you're renting a room in someone else's apartment.
I'd find a good pest control company and persuade your landlady to give the place a thorough going over. (Sorry, I don't have anyone to recommend at the moment.) Perhaps you can offer to split the cost. But first ask the super if the building has a pest control company on retainer - some buildings have a guy that will come every month, for free. In my experience, borix acid is considered completely safe. The problem is that you have to sit around and hope that the roach walks on it.
Amazon has this great roach bait gel that works awesome. It comes in a pack of 2 and it's like $15. Look for "Advion Roach Gel Bait".
I've had small roach problems in two different apartments and it always kills them instantly. Roaches will come from other apartments every few months in my current apt, but it's way better than every day.
This and some related products work well, As well as being adamant about keeping clean. No piled up papers should be around either as these pests will make it their hotel. Roaches multiply very quicky as well so jump on this right away. If your neighbors/roommates are dirty you will see some here and there-The defense is not making it club med for them. I have extremely dirty neighbors, Including that wanker that throws trash out of his window even and very rarely see roaches by following the above. best of luck.
Sounds stupid but I have always used Raid Roach spray and Roach Motels--if you just a some little roaches here and there, the combination does the trick. Spray the spray under the fridge, sinks, next to oven, etc. and put the motels where you can't spray--under your bed, in the cabinets, etc. And keep things clean. You should be fine.
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