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La Cucaracha
mugs
14 posts
Oct 29, 2009
11:04 AM
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From Ren Souza:
Sergey:
Indeed there is a problem happening at the resort in regards to cockroaches, which are prolific in the region and more so in some parts of the buildings than other places.
However, the manner of which to approach situations like this from the standpoint of getting something right first and not by tryouts, it is by getting correct information and bids from different sources and finding the right company or a professional licensed man to provide the services needed.
I myself have not encountered the same problems like you, but cleanliness, regular spray and proper hygiene is a must for every condo owner, but how can you dictate cleaning to your sanctuary? only if it is creating a problem elsewhere, right? Are those unit members with good cleaning habits, having the problem? if not, then every body should be remind of what to do or the "cucarachas" will stick around their own units.
Cockroaches are a problem for sure, lets address the issue with caution and concerns for everyone.
Regards,
Ren Souza
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mugs
15 posts
Oct 30, 2009
8:20 AM
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From Corey & Joe:
You are right, they are becoming more prevelaint and any garbage laying around attracts them. We have watched them fall from the a/c vents in the condo and that is where we figured out that they were coming from the roof top and the open vents up there. We first found them in our closet next to the bathroom and that is where we traced them to coming up our shower drain as Joe removed the drain top thing and one was crawling up that...it seems that they can fit through the smallest of spaces. That is why we put the chlorine bits down it each time we go down there....plus it helps with the "funky" smell we seem to get from the drain pipes.
"Adult cockroaches can fit into cracks only 1.6 mm wide (about 1/16 of an inch). Any small gap or hole that leads to a void is a prime cockroach harboring area. Cracks and crevices of this kind should be sealed with a tube of caulking"
If you have ever looked up in between the floors when you change the air filters, you will see that there is big open spaces and I am sure it is not fully sealed to the outdoors. We spray up in there as well. We put roach traps under fridge,stove, washer and dryer and they seem to work really good. If you look under your sinks you will see gaps around the pipes, that is an area to foam to fill that in. Also, make sure you have screens on your windows as they can fly in there. Spray around your windows and doors and outlets.
Prevent cockroach entry:
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Cockroaches migrate easily through multi-unit dwellings via plumbing and electrical connections. Sealing gaps around plumbing, wall outlets and switch plates will prevent cockroaches from migrating from infested units to others.
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Keep doors and windows closed and screened. Also, caulk cracks and gaps that may allow peridomestic cockroaches to invade from outdoors.
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Peridomestic cockroaches frequently enter homes by coming up through drain traps. Periodically run the water in spare bathrooms, utility tubs and toilets to keep the drain trap filled and off limits to cockroaches.
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Fiberglass window screen over vent pipes on the roof will prevent cockroaches from migrating up from sewer connections and gaining access to attics and windows.
Was recently told of this below and being non toxic may be good for inside the condos.
Use Non Toxic Boric Acid Or Diatomaceous Earth - Borate powders are generally non toxic to humans, pets, and children although you obviously shouldn’t intentionally ingest them. Despite prolonged exposure, my parrot, my friend’s cat, and myself managed to remain perfectly healthy in the presence of boric dusted rooms. However, these powders are supposedly toxic and deadly against insects. As insects like roaches come into contact with the powder, the powder sticks onto their outer shell, causing gradual roach death. The downside is that boric acid powder kills very slowly and sometimes it may take days before the acid takes effect. But the plus side is that the compound can remain effective for years if the powder remains dry. Boric acid powders also allow you to dust in areas where the roaches are likely to hide and where humans and pets are less likely to come in contact with – such as in the crevices behind your kitchen appliances and spaces underneath your refrigerator.
Boric acid can be purchased at local retail hardware stores and most drug stores. They usually come in a squeeze bottle with a narrow spout that allows easy dusting once cut. Retail boric acid powder is usually white although some brands color the product light blue so you can see the product better. The key is to dust in areas where roaches are likely to walk through. Roach behavior usually dictates that they prefer to walk along edges where their bodies are in constant contact with some type of wall. Thus, remember to dust the boric acid under your stove and refrigerator, along wall edges, around door frames and open spaces inside of cabinets, sinks, and shelves.
We have seen Las Palmas spraying the outside of the buildings so we know that is being done. When we spray our condo we usually carry on down the hallway as well as a preventive measure.
"Roaches are biologically night animals. If you see one during the day, it likely indicates that you have a serious infestation as overcrowding under cabinets and refrigerators probably has forced them out into the open. For each single roach you see in the open, it probably represents hundreds more hiding behind your drywall or between your floorboards"
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