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Will Lysol kill a roach?

Will Lysol kill a roach?

Yes, Lysol will kill a roach. However, the issue really isn't what will "kill" a roach, because many things, such as a shoe, can kill a roach. The question is what will kill a roach colony. While Lysol will kill…
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Do dryer sheets repel roaches?

Do dryer sheets repel roaches?

There is no evidence to suggest that dryer sheets will repel or even bother roaches. There have been some university studies regarding dryer sheets and gnats. However, nothing has been considered conclusive. To really rid your home of roaches, it…
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Do roaches crawl in your ears?

Do roaches crawl in your ears?

Roaches are capable of crawling anywhere they want. However, it would be very uncommon for a cockroach to decide to purposely come near you. They are more active at night and we are less active at night. The possibility of…
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Do roaches hide in mattresses?

Do roaches hide in mattresses?

Cockroaches will hide anywhere that is conducive for them to hide. Typically, mattresses that are being slept on would not be a great place for roaches because they could find a place where they could be disturbed less. In severe…
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Does it mean you are dirty if you have roaches?

Does it mean you are dirty if you have roaches?

No, it does not mean you are dirty just because you have a roach infestation. Roaches can enter a structure and set up a colony for any number of reasons. In addition, sanitation alone will never solve a roach problem.…
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Do roaches like coffee grounds?

Do roaches like coffee grounds?

This is debated quite a bit on the internet. To the best of our experience, cockroaches don't really seem to care either way. Factories and storage facilities that store coffee beans and grounds still get cockroaches, so I do not…
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Do roaches like Pine Sol?

Do roaches like Pine Sol?

Pine Sol, like many household cleaners, such as bleach, is capable of killing a cockroach on contact. In the pest control world, we call these contact insecticides. Think of raid. The problem with roach control is that you don't really…
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What do cockroaches hate the most?

What do cockroaches hate the most?

An exterminator. The best defense against roaches is an experienced pest control operator who can properly identify the type of roach and then properly execute a treatment strategy that will kill the entire colony, not just a few roaches. Remember,…
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Will keeping lights on keep roaches away?

Will keeping lights on keep roaches away?

This is a yes-and-no answer. Cockroaches are nocturnal and, therefore, are much more active at night (darkness) and much less active during the day (night). That being said, roaches must live and feed, and therefore, simply keeping the lights on…
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How quickly does baking soda kill roaches?

How quickly does baking soda kill roaches?

It is an ongoing debate whether or not roaches are affected or will receive a lethal dose of baking soda when they come in contact with it. Many have suggested that the mention of baking soda killing insects is a…
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