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Fucking laziness. I'd never seen a roach until I moved to Baltimore. A few months after I moved in, my hoarder neighbors moved out. Being a row home, their house was literally against mine.
I was infested with roaches practically overnight. I guess they began to starve and scattered.
I tried those little black roach traps - lol those were just like food to them. We cleaned, bleached, borax powder, all kinds of shit...
Eventually I found this beautiful gift from glorious Roach Satan!
Used two tubes then the other two a couple weeks later. I'm pretty sure I wiped out every roach on the entire fucking block. Nothing works like this stuff.
Also, RIP PS4 and Keurig... I literally just gagged thinking about them in my Keurig. Realizing that was a thing was traumatizing.
Congrats on the new computers. You might want to air blower to clean your and your brother's computers every so often, especially since you have a pet. Having dust and pet fur in a computers can slow it down. I would recommend this. Other computer enthusiasts might know of better computer cleaners.
Thanks for all the great art!
Not a landlord but I had an infestation when a nearby house was demolished.
It's awful and creepy and gross. I'm so sorry.
This is what i used:
Advion roach bait gel everywhere.(keep away from pets - just put it in weird places pets dont go/cant' get to)Tip: Put dots on top of painters tape bc its hard to get off the walls$40(i have a ref # below, just search on amazon if you hate crap like that)https://www.amazon.com/advion-Plungers-Cockroach-Insecticide-Australian/dp/B00730QW70/ref=sr_1_3?crid=GONLARZ3FFB8&keywords=advion+roach+bait+gel&qid=1564993523&s=lawn-garden&sprefix=advion+roach%2Clawngarden%2C129&sr=1-3
You can also spray the whole house with insect growth regulator (IGR) which stops insects who touch it from reproducing. Try to only use in the house bc outside bugs we need. Its generally $15 on amazon
Hope that helps!
Build the fence. If the parents say anything tell them you plan to start doing nude yoga and expanding your show dogs to include Pit Bulls and that you hope they'll remind their children to ask before coming over.
Tell the neighbors you've been having a critter problem in both the front and back yards and are thinking of installing one of these sprinkler deterrent systems, and again, their kids should not come over unannounced.
And of course, install a few cameras to monitor your property and fancy new sprinklers.
Set up motion detecting sprinklers. Something like this
(Most) cats hate water. He/She will quickly be trained to avoid going in your yard, and it will be much cheaper than any lawyer situation will ever be.
Thank you! These are the bulbs we used: GE BR30 LED Grow Lights for Indoor Plants, Full Spectrum, 9-Watt Grow Light Bulb, Plant Light Bulb with Balanced Lighting for Seeds and Greens https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07NN6SVG6/ref=cm_sw_r_u_apa_fabc_.KGTFbBXRRQHG?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Try advion. That stuff is roach killing magic. https://www.amazon.com/advion-Plungers-Cockroach-Insecticide-Australian/dp/B00730QW70/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=advion&qid=1564814580&s=gateway&sr=8-2
Hot paprika usually works really well. You could also sprinkle cayenne pepper powder all over it. Or just set a motion activated sprinkler out
You can get a motion activated sprinkler that shoots a very intense stream of water; they are used to scare away deer, but it might be a good lawn tantrum deterrent.
When I lived on a corner lot, I was tempted to buy an automatic targetted sprinkler for deer, to keep people from walking across my lawn. https://smile.amazon.com/Orbit-62100-Activated-Sprinkler-Detection/dp/B009F1R0GC?sa-no-redirect=1
I never did, but I wanted to.
Amazon Link. Not trying to shill the product or anything, but it's import to keep our build's clean and this is a necessary tool.
You've got to build it right to keep them out of it. Deep sharp sides with lots of cover. I have a optimistic great blue heron that visits daily. He's not getting much. The Kingfishers get some of the babies.
The of course you can setup one of these. link
The problem isn't thermal paste, it's that people don't regularly maintain their devices and/or don't place their consoles somewhere with proper ventilation. My PS4 is 4 years old and runs dead silent because after one year (once it was out of warranty), I routinely (every 4-6 months) open my PS4 and dust out the inside with my electric duster (https://www.amazon.com/Metro-ED500-DataVac-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW). I blast the fan, power supply, all the vents, and loosen any hardened dust with a soft paintbrush.
My PS4 runs quiet no matter what I'm playing. Same applies for my PS3, which is going to be 9 years old this year and still runs cool.
Yup. The house behind my building just got fumigated. There were hundreds of large dead roaches all over outside and in the complex courtyard. So gross.
I use this Advion roach gel and it's the ONLY thing that's kept them out of my place. Really works great.
Wow, your roommate sucks. Thank you for being willing to help this poor snake!
You can get a cheap plastic tub at Target (or similar) and use a couple bungee cords to reinforce the lid locks. The 27.5 gal Sterilite bin is $15 and can support a 4 foot snake (bulls would prefer a bit more space, but this will meet its needs in a pinch). If you can find a clear Christmas tree storage tub, that would work even better size-wise, but they're hard to come by this time of year.
Yes, they do need a hot spot at all times of the year. She'll be okay if you need some time to gather supplies, just hold off on feeding her. If you do get a plastic tub, you'll need to use a heat pad (can buy from any pet store, they're not expensive) and thermostat (all heating elements can reach dangerous temperatures if left unregulated). You want a hot spot of high 80s. Throw that heat rock into the garbage right now, they are dangerous and ineffective.
Ambient humidity is usually just fine unless your area is super dry. You can use a spray bottle to bump it up, though. If you use a substrate like coco husk, cypress mulch, or a bark blend, that will help retain moisture if you're having trouble.
Reptile-specific rescues are few and far between, but they do exist. You would probably have better luck posting on a FB group - look for some combination of "[your area] + reptile/snake" and you will likely find something! Sometimes people have even successfully rehomed snakes through posts on this sub.
Good luck!
Mosquito Bits. Sprinkle them on the top of the soil or add them to the water you use to water your plants. By far the easiest way to deal with fungus gnats and a 30z container could last for years.
1) Run a humidifier in the room you spend the most time in and your bedroom when you sleep. Seriously, this is a fucking lifesaver in the cold. Cold air dries out the air which triggers asthma. Humidified cold air will not affect you at all.
2) Take OTC antihistamines every day (claritin, zyrtec, allegra, whatever works for you). Also helps stop your lungs from releasing histamines in response to the dry air when you can't be in a humidified room.
If you take antihistamines just make sure they don't conflict with whatever meds you're already taking for your cold. Another thing about humidifiers, humidity of over 55% can increase the growth of mold in your room. If you're running a humidifier it's worth it to invest in a cheap humidity monitor for your room. I just bought this one for $10 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013BKDO8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Good luck!
Lucky for you, it's already a thing. I had something similar to this to keep the neighborhood feral cats from shitting in my garden. Motion Activated Sprinkler
Can't they all fly? Anyway get a good roach bait if you have roaches. This one worked wonders for me in the past: https://www.amazon.com/advion-Plungers-Cockroach-Insecticide-Australian/dp/B00730QW70/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=roach+bait&qid=1561828873&s=gateway&sr=8-5
Honestly this is the best solution I've found:
https://www.amazon.com/Metro-ED500-DataVac-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW
Price is usually around $55 on Amazon. That adds up to a few cases of compressed air, but you'll never have to use those cans again. Also worth mentioning it's super powerful (it blows air, does not work like a vacuum.)
Just my 2 cents, it's worth it IMO.
EDIT I bought this because it doesn't trap moisture inside like a real air compressor does in the tank / hose (especially in the more humid states.) I learned that lesson the hard way while using my garage air compressor on a custom PC. Fried the board.
I looked into Amazon a little bit, here is a well-reviewed motion activated water jet deterrent. Looks like it has a powerful spray and can be angled upwards to human-height. Would use less water than a moat. I’m getting giddy thinking about the revenge options.
Orbit 62100 Yard Enforcer Motion Activated Sprinkler with Day and Night Detection Modes https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009F1R0GC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2gNvAbA7BJNJ6
Also, as a last resort...maybe a low-voltage electrified wire surrounding the trees? With proper warning signage, it might be an option considering it’s on your property and not a fence per se. 😈 Farmers use them to keep in livestock and protect vegetable gardens from rabbits.
Yes, German or American roaches can very easily infest a space. Large palmetto bugs are common, but they prefer the outdoors and aren't gonna hang around and reproduce.
Fortunately, roaches are easy to deal with if you've got the right goo. It waits about 24-48 hours to actually kill the roaches and so they get some on them and spread it to all the other roaches. No roaches after a week max. I've never had to apply it a second time.
basking light isnt required and thermostat for heating pad is 100% required you will burn your snake without one. thermostat also shows you temps and accuirite makes hydrometer and thermometer . and 2 hides is required one on hot other on the cool side.
just to be clear a basking light will kill your humidity so it can actually be bad but depends on where you live also
Just FYI, energy wise this will be equivalent of turning the thermostat down a few degrees to meet the required temperature upstairs. You can accomplish the same thing by getting a cheap thermometer and finding out what set temperature you need downstairs to reach the desired temperature upstairs.
There are PC blowers around $50-75 on Amazon that do a great job. Metro Datavac ED500 is the one I've used for 3 years now. Not a single issue. Just clean out the filter in the bottom and re-install after x-amount of time. Have not had to buy a new filter.
Keep from damaging fans by using a chopstick or bamboo skewer. You place it inside between the fan blade and frame. It keeps you from over-spinning a fan and damaging it.
https://www.amazon.com/Metro-DataVac-500-Watt-0-75-HP-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW
Advion works wonders on getting rid of roaches fast. We live next to some right filthy pigs, as well. It's been a four year nightmare, but at least our side is bug free. The bait doesn't smell, and you'll notice the bodies piling up by the end of the day. It has a super fast knockdown rate.
It can be hard to tell when theyre dehydrated, or just being wrinkly boys. I'd like to hear someone else opinion on it, but she does look dehydrated to my uneducated eye.
The temps are a tad on the high side, you want to stick to 72-75f as much as possible, although as long as its not getting over 80f it's probably not an issue. Are you using a thermostat to control the heater? With any heating device for reptiles, you absolutely *need to have them hooked up to thermostats like this to ensure your not overheating or burning your animals.
Also, just a word of advice, you really should ditch the red heat lamp.
Red (and to some extent the blue/purple) "nighttime" heat lamps are actually pretty harmful to reptiles. In a nutshell, they can still absolutely see the light as light, so it disturbs their day/night cycle. They need absolute darkness at night. Their eyes also wont react to red light properly, giving it the possibility of burning their eyes out.
You should switch it to a ceramic heat emitter, or deep heat projector. Both of which emit zero light, which is necessary for all reptiles at night.
Used one of these this past summer to train the neighbors cat to move along.
Orbit 62100 Yard Enforcer Motion-Activated Sprinkler with Day & Night Detection Modes,Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009F1R0GC