i live in hawaii and there are bugs naturally everywhere. will this be a lose lose situation to purchase this item with/vents accessible to roaches?
820150
The vents are tiny squares that go all around the circumference of the lid. If there are roaches I'm thinking that would be a problem, they'd definitely be able to get in and out, the vents are big enough for them. Some past reviewers say they've had fruit flies after a while if the compost sits for days but they probably come from fruit already inside the bin. Not sure what attracts roaches but there really is no trash smell at all because of the charcoal filter. I wash dishes close to the bin with 5+ day old matter and can't smell anything foul.
820151
With the filter in place, I don't see how any insects would be able to access the inside of the pail.
820152
Any insect with any strength can easily pass through. See that black ring around the lid, that is essentially open. A spongy black carbon filter fills that gap but not tightly. The carbon filter helps to keep fruit flies in while the lid is on but as soon as you lift the lid the fruit flies and tiny gnats fly right out. I think the filter is more for air quality surrounding the pail. I suspect larger insects like roaches and spiders would easily access the contents.
820153
I don't live in Hawaii or have problems with roaches, but we've had no problems with fruit flies with this compost pail. It is the best we have owned and we have owned many.
820154
The vents are large enough for household ants to get through. I know that from personal experience. Depending on how small the roaches are, it's entirely possible that they would be able to get through the vents in the lid.
1691656
This stuff will kill all roaches common roaches and poison the colony up the chain as well as roaches eat roaches. I spread 1 tube throughout every corner of my basement and along Roach pathways on my 1st floor as well behind fridge, near pantry, etc. Just make sure you don't put it somewhere where you'll accidentally clean it off as it's meant to last a while.
752702
Of course haven't u seen some nice size ones crawl into the smallest crack to avoid u?they will will fit their butts into those small bait holes.Now if u mean the big watrrbug sized ones that look big from across a lg.room,u may need the larger ones.but I never had an infestation of roaches that size.research leads me to believe the real big ones wants to be outside.good luck.worked for me
69003
If you live in an apartment you should have to use to many. I would only put 2 in the kitchen and under the sink. The pest control man said you don't need to use to many only a few where you see the roaches, especially in kitchen.
2283332
I live in Florida and they DO keep the cockroaches away. Flies and ants, no. But I use Raid Max for ants and Raid window fly traps for flies and gnats. Now I have to figure out how to control mold....lol. I just got a cat, so we'll see if they bother cats.
672699
I don't think so...because this bag attracts the male bugs using the smell of the females...I hang it far from my garden so it attracts them far from my plants. You may be attracting them to inside your house. ..
31313
I do not know about roaches and prppermint oil. I did not have roaches, I had mice. I know it keeps mice out.
1621519
I think so but these bait stations have small openings roach has to enter through to eat poison so it too big they may not get to it might be better to get the tube that has the poison and put in area big bugs can access - buying this big bag is more for infestation so you can layout all 60 stations
1100263
I think so...Mine also became hard within a couple of days but i have not seen ANY roaches running arnd the apt, approx. 1-2 weeks after using it unlike earlier when I would always find roaches in the kitchen, restroom and sometimes even in the living and bed rooms! I think I have used it twice in the last 1 year or so.
1629018
Dubias are tropical species of roach native to South America. Unlike roaches in North America, they require warm temperatures to breed. It is highly unlikely that escapees would survive to adult hood and breed. They also give live birth so there is no risk of eggs being laid in your home.
1250005
We just poured some powder along the corners of the walls. Any crevices should be covered. But the product does not work. We even poured some powder directly onto one of the roaches and trap it in a jar...nothing happened...If we did not used the product properly, then I took back what I reviewed. But we have moved out from that apartment, we just hope anyone in trouble can get rid of roach problem as soon as possible.
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Hi, Matthew! The first two people who responded to your query seemed to be answering about another product.....one of the trap-type devices, I guess. As I hope YOU know, this product is not a trap......you will not see bugs in or on it. Instead it puts out an invisible vapor. Just because you don't see any bugs (clothes moths are our issue) it obviously doesn't mean that they aren't around. Based on our experiences, we recommend cycling this product all about your home......right now ours are in the basement after having been in the garage, and before that (during spring and summer) they were in several walk-in closets. We buy two each year and replace them every year in early spring. I dispose of the old ones by putting them in a zipper-type plastic bag and putting it in the trash. As I noted before, we have never seen any bugs actually IN these......all these are supposed to do is put out the vapor, which as I am sure you know, should not be in areas where you and your family and pets spend any significant time. So I feel better about disposing of them (even in their weakened state) in a closed plastic bag.....oh boy does this raise issues with us about having to use this product at all, but I tell you.......those damned clothes moths require drastic action, and for us, these do help! Good luck to you!
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This is the most effective product I have ever used. I`m not sure of the physiology of the various species of roaches, 'cause they're all nasty to me, but after using the product in Florida for the giant super roaches we have down here, it was great. I have no roaches in my house or garage even during the past rainy season when they seem to be at their most active. I would simply use the product or if you think it makes a difference, contact the manufacturer directly.
1779953
I would find somewhere else unless you enjoy the zapping sound. Also, it will draw bugs to the area in general, so it should be away from where you sit, windows, etc. In general you hang them far away from the house or areas you hang out. Mine is below the overhang of a detached garage. (On a timer so that it comes on for a few hours every night) Line of sight doesn't matter, but you'll want to empty it periodically, so don't make it too difficult to get it back down.
1226011
This vent is used indoor where there is no way to vent outside. As long as you are sure there is always water in the trap - it works fine. You will have some humidity, but no worse than anything else.
2207469
Sorry I don't have cockroaches in my area. It's mostly Stink Bugs and it was very effective and killed them all. I would get around 30 stink bugs each day entering my apartment and now it's none!!! I love this product in regards to stink bugs.
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Auhhhh not sure how me purchasing Lavender oil for making hair creams has anything to do with cockroaches...lol...how ever, the best thing to use is Boric Acid, must keep it away from pets, however if you sprinkle some down under kitchen sink and where ever they are nesting, all it will take is one roach that will carry this powder on its little legs to the nest and will kill all, your problems should be solved. Have a great week-end, and God Bless.