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Professional pest control tech. secrets ?

I plan to get a professonal pest control service Asap, but I need some answers now a real head start.. I am already,Cleaning Everything. What about, traps, baits, and gels? I know most professonal roach kill products are not available to the public, so what's the next best thing ? What about a,"Do It your self "pest control shop? I live in, Orlando Florida, in a moble home.. I have lived here 43 years, so I am use to our unique,ok, weird weather. The cock roaches are so resilliant this year, more then past years that I have seen.. Is there a powder, as well as the boric acid, and something to flush them out with ? I heard about the baits I can make,the boric acid, flour, bacon drippings.what's the "formula" for this, how much of each ? I need to do the edges of the cealing too. What about, Bioganic products ? I can't tent, I am too close to my neighbors, like a sardine can, well, almost.. Help....

Public Comments

1. Move north
2. Diatomaceous Earth When insects come in contact with DE, their shell is worn through and death is by dehydration. There is no survival and no immunity. I have pets and wont use chemicals on yard. I use it to control ants. It works extreemly well. It is hard to find in local stores. Do a web search to find it
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4. Oh yucky, I hate roaches. This is why I could never live in FL. I have heard that you should not do any DIY pest control if you plan on calling a professional, because it interferes with their efforts. You can buy professional stuff on line. (the brand is Maxforce.) But I have heard boric acid is the most effective treatment. You're supposed to dust it with a little brush basically everywhere. I'd call the pros, if I were you.