[Neighbors] Bugs

[kingkb]

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

On Feb 26 2025 2:41 PM, Ciaran Lithgow via Neighbors_nobhill-nm wrote:

> 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 at mailman.swcp.com> on behalf of JRB via 
> Neighbors_nobhill-nm <neighbors_nobhill-nm at mailman.swcp.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 1:14:42 PM
> To: Nob Hill Neighbors <neighbors_nobhill-nm at mailman.swcp.com>
> Subject: [Neighbors] Bugs
> 
> Hi 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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