[Neighbors] Bugs

Sat Mar 23 18:10:30 MDT 2019

I'd really like to know what the "sewer treatment" from the city is
comprised of -- conventional/neurotoxic pesticides? A mechanical
cleanout? 

I don't think I will need it, but do believe it's important
to know what it is. 

For those looking to do some self treatment, I'd
like to recommend two items I've been using that have kept my troubles
to a minimum (I've seen about 5 roaches indoors so far this season).

Niban- you can get it on Amazon. It's a boric acid bait. I put it out
every couple of weeks, or after rain, or once a week in 'high season'.
Around the edges of the house - where they have been known to
congregate. Also, I believe it is most effective sprinkled in the
evening, when the bugs first come out. Maybe the fresh smell is most
enticing. And, if you wait for them to show up, you can know that you
are getting it directly to them. I usually toss some in by the water
meter, too. It can take a few days to see the result - the roaches take
it home to share with others - as I understand it, it impedes their
ability to get energy from food (they starve). So, if you see some
moving slowly, it's working and the population will drop a big chunk in
a couple of days. 

Diatomaceous earth is another item you can use - I
believe I've seen it at TruValue. It cuts their exoskeletons and they
dehydrate. Maybe best to get a bulb applicator, as it needs to be
applied around edges indoors in a fine layer (if it's thick, they will
walk around it). If you have difficulty finding a bulb duster, you can
buy one online. I got mine at domyown.com as well as a gadget to make it
possible to dust under the house. 

The best thing about both of these
is that they are not toxic for people and are declared safe to use
around pets. Better for the environment and still quite effective.

Hope that's useful/helpful! 

On Mar 22 2019 3:43 PM, JRB via
Neighbors_nobhill-nm wrote: 

> The small roaches are what I have been
experiencing also. I am not sure where they are coming from. I would
like to take some personal action but I just not sure where to direct
it! I think in my case the main sewer line might be a source, as the
bathroom seems to have the most of the critters in the morning and I
have had a few in the tub/shower. I also believe that the water meter at
the sidewalk is a prime suspect - wet and dark. I treated it with boric
acid. Not sure where else to target my personal action? I have contact
ABCWUA and requested a sewer treatment service as per Pat Davis'
suggestion. 
> Thanks for the comments. 
> 
>> -----Original
Message----- 
>> From: Rozy Dog 
>> Sent: Mar 22, 2019 3:24 PM 
>> To:
"Davis, Pat" 
>> Cc: JRB , Nob Hill Neighbors 
>> Subject: Re:
[Neighbors] Bugs 
>> 
>> The roaches that I have had in my home are not
the big roaches from the water lines. Rather I have been told by my pest
control company Harmony Pest that they are smaller German Roaches. Yes
for sure the city needs to be contacted. As well we need to take
personal action as these small roaches proliferate at amazing speed. 
>>

>> Melinda Rand MA 
>> 
>> On Mar 22, 2019, at 2:20 PM, Davis, Pat via
Neighbors_nobhill-nm <neighbors_nobhill-nm at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:
>>

>>> Jim, 
>>> As the weather gets warmer, some neighborhoods like ours
in the older part of town we'll see a new generation of roaches emerging
from our manholes. 
>>> 
>>> It is not as common for them to come all
the way up into the home, so it's not unheard of. 
>>> 
>>> If you are
having an issue you can request a Water Authority to come do a free
roach treatment on your sewer line. 
>>> 
>>> Here is the request form

>>> http://www.abcwua.org/Cockroach_Control.aspx [1] 
>>> 
>>> Let me
know if you have any issues. 
>>> 
>>> Pat Davis 
>>> City Councilor

>>> 
>>> Pat Davis 
>>> -City Councilor 
>>> 
>>> On Fri, Mar 22, 2019
at 9:22 AM -0600, "JRB via Neighbors_nobhill-nm"
<neighbors_nobhill-nm at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Hi All: 
>>>>
During the past two weeks or so I have suddenly experienced an onslaught
of bugs - specifically small roaches - in my house. Each morning I find
5 or 6 of the critters and I am wondering what is going on? Is this just
seasonal or what? Near Solano and Lomas. Anyone having the same problem?
Solutions? 
>>>> Jim 
>>>> 
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