HinJRB,
I do a monthly treatment with diatomaceous earth (DE, food grade), using a duster in the crawl space and garage. Sometimes also apply it indoors in key areas like under the stove, edges of floor especially if the molding is loose.
I also throw Niban into the crawl space (boric acid bait) and key areas outside (I go.out when it's dark and see where they are partying ~ always nice to supply supply them with snacks that they can take home to their nests).
Both of those interventions are considered non-toxic, if that's an interest.
Regarding the city ~ they sometimes treat the sewer lines (I think with boric acid or DE). You can call and ask.
Another couple of things ~
See if you can find out where they are coming in. I had two thresholds (elfor exterior doors) replaced, due to piles of roaches coming up that way (apparent nests underneath). Put DE and Niban into the cracks when the old threshold was removed and got it sealed up well.
The most expensive thing you can do is replace your plumbing ~ exit and sewer lines. Roaches tend to build condos in there and, if you have any leaks that makes nice places for them to grow communities in the dirt under your house. Additional thought ~ if you have lots of moist wood chips as landscaping, well, it's great for them.
All the best! It's definitely a part of living here, and it can get better with even gentle persistence :)
Karen
Cockroaches are very common in Albuquerque and, as you noted, are more likely to come into households as the seasons change. I doubt it is something the City can (or should) handle, but rather it is up to individual homeowners or renters.Personally I get a quarterly bug spray on our property (we use Preventive Pest Control) and make sure the bottoms of my doors are sealed well. Leaving doors and windows open are an invitation for bugs.Ciaran
From: Neighbors_nobhill-nm <neighbors_nobhill-nm-bounces@mailman.swcp.com> on behalf of JRB via Neighbors_nobhill-nm <neighbors_nobhill-nm@mailman.swcp.com>
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Subject: [Neighbors] BugsHi All:
Just wondering others in the Nob Hill area are experiencing an influx of cock roaches? I have requested the city to treat the problem. I think it might be related to the warm weather of late.
Thanks
JRB
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