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From: brett@ucla-cs.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.consumers
Subject: Re: How do you kill roaches?
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Date: Tue, 27-Aug-85 16:45:18 EDT
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Posted: Tue Aug 27 16:45:18 1985
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> I've just moved into a nice apartment that suits me in every way with
> the exception of the roaches. I would like to get rid of them forever.
> I know that this is impossible, and would appreciate any hints on how
> to come close to this.
> 
> The problem is that I have pets, a cat, and several aquariums with
> relatively delicate fish. 

I tried fogging with three foggers in my not-to-big place
and they disappeared for about 3 days and were back.  A not
too effective waste of $20.00.  Boric acid doesnt seem 
to be as effective as everyone claims, either that 
or the cheap stuff I bought is lousy (rid-a-roach 
or some such).

I would be interested in knowing how many of the people on the 
net HAVE ACTUALLY used boric acid have found the treatment
effective.  Also state whether you were in a house or apt.

thanks

-- 
Brett Fleisch
University of California Los Angeles
3804-f Boelter Hall
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: (213) 825-2756, (213) 474-5317 

brett@LOCUS.UCLA.EDU
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