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Getting Rid Of Cock Roaches And Other Bugs

by | May 31, 2011 | Q & A | 0 comments

Question from wfan66

I have read that using boric acid is toxic and it should not be used, is this true or not?

What other things should i use and how should i apply each one of the things that are recommended? I need it because i have a servere roach and bug problem in my home.

thanks alot

Debra’s Answer

In my book Home Safe Home I give some general recommendations for controlling pests without pesticides:

* don’t give them food
* don’t give them water
* don’t give them shelter

More details are on pages 136-137.

Here are some links to online resources that give detailed descriptions of how to control cockroaches without chemicals:

* Sierra Club: Hey Mr. Green: Nontoxic Roach Control

* Steve Tvedten’s “The Bug Stops Here”: Intelligent Controls for Cockroaches

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