How to Get Rid of Palmetto Bugs and Flying Cockroaches
Huge Bugs, Small Problem
How to Get Rid of Palmetto Bugs: Step 1
Prevention. You will never kill all the Palmetto Bugs or flying cockroaches in the world, so you must learn how to keep them out of your house. Begin by sealing off every possible entry point into your house. Weep holes in brick, or other large holes in your house should be filled with screen mesh or other breathable barriers. Doors and windows should be checked for leakage and sealed with silicone. Palmetto bugs are most active in the late spring, summer, and early fall. Make sure to keep your doors shut to keep these pests out.
How to Get Rid of Palmetto Bugs: Step 2
Remove their Habitats. Palmetto bugs love tall grass, wet wood, patio rugs, and other cool damp places that are found around your house. Do everything you can to remove the places where these flying cockroaches hide and you should see a drastic drop in the number of sightings around your house.
How to Get Rid of Palmetto Bugs: Step 3
Boric Acid. Don't be afraid of the name. Boric Acid has been found by the Environmental Protection Agency to have the same toxicity as table salt. Boric Acid is very safe and for some reason has been proven to be very effective in killing cockroaches. Boric Acid is a powder that can be bought at any home improvement store. Simply sprinkle the boric acid around any window and door opening that a Palmetto Bug might enter in through.
How to Get Rid of Palmetto Bugs: Step 4
Keep your house clean. Flying Cockroaches will not stay in a place where they cannot find food. Keep your house, especially your kitchen, meticulously clean. Pay special attention to pantries or cabinets that contain food. Never leave food out overnight even in the sink. Run your dishwasher, sweep your floors and wipe out your cabinets that contain your dishes, silverware, and cups.
How to Get Rid of Palmetto Bugs: Step 5
Roach Motels. You can purchase over sized roach motels from your local grocery or home improvement store. Make sure that the motels are large enough to house a Flying Cockroach. Place your roach motels in dark areas under cabinets and behind furniture. Check your motels regularly and move them from place to place if you don't believe they are working. Roach Motels should be replaced every couple of months so make sure and follow the instructions.
If all else fails and you can't control Palmetto Bugs or Flying Cockroaches using these 5 ideas then you would do well to hire a professional exterminator. While these bugs are not dangerous they are embarrassing and slightly disgusting...especially if you step on one.
Published by T.K. Moyer
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Thankz For The Info... Hope Diz Wld Work For My New Home Were Deres Thousand Of Palmetto Bugs In My Kitchen.... Thank U For The Article Nd Hope Diz Work (:
I saw flying cockroaches once. Man they are so scary. I wish never to see them again.
A tenant's guest from FL brought in palmento bugs to the apartment. I swear, it was the mother of all cockroaches and it grabbed at Mike's foot and tried to take him two out of three. Unlike normal roaches, it didn't run when the light went on but thumbed it's nose at you. The SOB was big!
Thanks for the ideas.
Good tips on how to get rid of these pests.
flying cockroaches! not seen one yet and hope never to :) thanks for an very informative article though
Excellent article, it reminded me of my 17 years in the south. I remember the years I spent trying to find a solution to this scary looking critter, as your article states it was boric acid that finally drove them from my home.
Oh my goodness! I did not know about flying cockroaches before! Thanks for telling me how to get rid of them should I ever encounter them!
I grew up in the south with those nasty bugs. They are hard to get rid of. I'd rather deal with the Asian Lady Beetles (Which I currently am.)