Frequently Asked Questions about Cockroaches
I'm sure you're full of questions if you're here (trying to learn how to get rid of the roaches you were just surprised with). This page serves as a place to provide answers to frequently asked questions about cockroaches and how to remove them.
Does bleach kill roach eggs?
If you haven't read the other page about killing cockroaches with bleach yet then check it out. On there I talked about how bleach wasn't the greatest option because it won't be able to attack and kill other roaches who didn't come in contact with it. It also does absolutely nothing to roach eggs either. The only way it will do something is if you soak the eggs in bleach for hours until it is thoroughly soaked through with bleach.
You won't have have much luck finding cockroach eggs to soak. Depending on which species of cockroach you are dealing with they will either carry the eggs with them until it Is almost time to hatch. Or they will deposit and hide it in in a safe place. Some place where you won't likely ever find or be able to reach. Think behind behind the walls and such.
If you don't stop these eggs from hatching, you will be unable to get rid of them from your home completely. To stop the eggs you need to use some else that is designed entirely for the purpose and it isn't bleach. What you want to use for this purpose is an insect growth regulator, or IGR for short.
If you've heard of these then you might be thinking they're meant for juveniles. You would be correct. However some of these are not just for juveniles. Some are made for both juveniles and cockroach eggs. You will have to check the packing and the labels to see if it will work for cockroach eggs too.
What are IGRs? They're synthetic, meaning made by us humans, hormones that prevent jubilee roaches from molting. They also stop cockroach eggs from hatching if it is also made for that. Again, you need to check the labels.
Can you kill roaches by pouring bleach down the drain?
You may have heard about killing cockroaches by pouring bleach down the drain. A common assumption is cockroaches live in dirty drains (particularly the drain located In the basement). Everyone also assumes they only lime dark dirty and damp places. While it's true that they do like humid and dark places it Isn't always the case. In fact most species of pest cockroaches won't take residence in the drain. There are plenty of other locations in your house that is more suitable and preferable.
So pouring bleach down down the drain won't so much to kill them unless there are actually some loving down there. If you're looking to get rid of roaches, don't pour bleach down the drain hoping it does something. Because chances are that it won't. You have to get the entire population, not a few hiding down the drain.
Consider one of these other ways to get rid of cockroaches if you want to truly get rid of them from your house:
• Boric acid
• Synthetic pesticides
• Natural pesticides
• Diatomaceous earth
• Borax
Does bleach kill roach eggs?
If you haven't read the other page about killing cockroaches with bleach yet then check it out. On there I talked about how bleach wasn't the greatest option because it won't be able to attack and kill other roaches who didn't come in contact with it. It also does absolutely nothing to roach eggs either. The only way it will do something is if you soak the eggs in bleach for hours until it is thoroughly soaked through with bleach.
You won't have have much luck finding cockroach eggs to soak. Depending on which species of cockroach you are dealing with they will either carry the eggs with them until it Is almost time to hatch. Or they will deposit and hide it in in a safe place. Some place where you won't likely ever find or be able to reach. Think behind behind the walls and such.
If you don't stop these eggs from hatching, you will be unable to get rid of them from your home completely. To stop the eggs you need to use some else that is designed entirely for the purpose and it isn't bleach. What you want to use for this purpose is an insect growth regulator, or IGR for short.
If you've heard of these then you might be thinking they're meant for juveniles. You would be correct. However some of these are not just for juveniles. Some are made for both juveniles and cockroach eggs. You will have to check the packing and the labels to see if it will work for cockroach eggs too.
What are IGRs? They're synthetic, meaning made by us humans, hormones that prevent jubilee roaches from molting. They also stop cockroach eggs from hatching if it is also made for that. Again, you need to check the labels.
Can you kill roaches by pouring bleach down the drain?
You may have heard about killing cockroaches by pouring bleach down the drain. A common assumption is cockroaches live in dirty drains (particularly the drain located In the basement). Everyone also assumes they only lime dark dirty and damp places. While it's true that they do like humid and dark places it Isn't always the case. In fact most species of pest cockroaches won't take residence in the drain. There are plenty of other locations in your house that is more suitable and preferable.
So pouring bleach down down the drain won't so much to kill them unless there are actually some loving down there. If you're looking to get rid of roaches, don't pour bleach down the drain hoping it does something. Because chances are that it won't. You have to get the entire population, not a few hiding down the drain.
Consider one of these other ways to get rid of cockroaches if you want to truly get rid of them from your house:
• Boric acid
• Synthetic pesticides
• Natural pesticides
• Diatomaceous earth
• Borax