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  1. #21

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    Quote Originally Posted by traineeinvestor:
    We're experiencing a minor incursion of unwanted insects that regular cleaning dosen't seem to have any impact on.

    Any recommendations for a pesticide or other spray that will not be toxic to our cat?
    if the cockroaches are mostly located in the kitchen and bathroom, chances that are from the floor drains, sink drain and shower drains, i have installed them last year after next door renovations seems to push the cockroaches to our side from the drains, used to be around 3-4 a night, in the bathroom and kitchen, but adding these traps in addition supermarket roach poison and the sticky type cockroach trap, nowadays, it's down to one every 6 months

    for the floor drain

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Zhi-Jin-Adj.../dp/B077X6NVD7

    for sinks and shower drain

    https://www.solidrop.net/product/vin...r-3712128.html

  2. #22

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    Quote Originally Posted by traineeinvestor:
    Thanks for all the suggestions. We're going to try the bleach-down-the-drains approach first since we have bleach in the home already and then look at some other options if that doesn't do the trick.
    bleach and hot water is not very effective, drains and pipes have a lot of openings and pipes, which cockroaches can escape and come back the next day

  3. #23
    Quote Originally Posted by imparanoic:
    if the cockroaches are mostly located in the kitchen and bathroom, chances that are from the floor drains, sink drain and shower drains, i have installed them last year after next door renovations seems to push the cockroaches to our side from the drains, used to be around 3-4 a night, in the bathroom and kitchen, but adding these traps in addition supermarket roach poison and the sticky type cockroach trap, nowadays, it's down to one every 6 months

    for the floor drain

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Zhi-Jin-Adj.../dp/B077X6NVD7

    for sinks and shower drain

    https://www.solidrop.net/product/vin...r-3712128.html
    Thanks. Rather only perhaps, they are alll over the place. A flat two floor above us has been renovated recently so I'm wondering if that was the cause?

  4. #24
    Quote Originally Posted by imparanoic:
    bleach and hot water is not very effective, drains and pipes have a lot of openings and pipes, which cockroaches can escape and come back the next day
    Thanks for the info. We'll try the beach but if that doesn't do the job, Mrs Traineeinvestor has resolved to get a professional in to deal with the problem rather than rely on her husband's efforts. Just have to make sure I'm not around when they visit!