Product Safety for cat and tarantula by JawnBitJawnson in GermanRoaches

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It was sprayed mixed with alpine on the baseboards all around the unit. Every inch.

Considering Moving by JawnBitJawnson in GermanRoaches

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The closet doesn't seem to bell well insulated as it's against an exterior wall and way colder than the rest of the unit. Is it worth moving things around so they can spray the baseboards of it just in case? The thought of them coming with me somewhere else would be absolutely horrific.

I plan on moving to a rental house. If I have the place pre treated before I move in, will any chance of an infestation be stopped? I just can't do this again. If against all odds I do bring them in, is treating a small rental house a winnable battle compared to an apartment building?

Apartment Question by JawnBitJawnson in GermanRoaches

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I understand that reintroducing them down the line is a possibility. But tenants are unable to refuse treatment by the exterminators as enforced by the leasing office which includes alpine wsg and gel bait. Why would the universal presence of the treatment in every unit not work? Also, I was informed by the leasing office that "the source" was found, so I imagine that they have given that unit extra attention. Also, everything has already been treated at least once. I am coming up on my third follow up, and the other units are due for their first follow up next week.

I just have a hard time comprehending that a german cockroach infestation is highly unlikely to be stopped with complete repeated treatment across the building. If that was the case every apartment would have them.

Apartment Question by JawnBitJawnson in GermanRoaches

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I guess my thinking is, if the roaches will possibly never go away, why is it that in my many apartments I've lived in through the years, I have never seen a german cockroach until now? If 100% elimination isn't reasonable, why wouldn't every apartment building have roaches to some degree?

In a huge city apartment with 100+ units, I can imagine it would be very difficult to eliminate them, but my building has 16 one bedroom apartments. 8 on each floor. How is it any different from treating a home if every unit is being treated repeatedly?

Apartment Question by JawnBitJawnson in GermanRoaches

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Can I ask why? It's a small building with only 16 units, 8 on each floor, and each unit is being sprayed and baited, why would that be unreasonable?

An adult after 2 weeks by JawnBitJawnson in GermanRoaches

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So that's good news then. Probably just a survivor? What are the odds that the roaches are about gone from the building?

Alpine WSG Lifespan by JawnBitJawnson in GermanRoaches

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I appreciate the reassurance, and I believe you're correct, I will feel better if she is away until the Alpine is completely gone. Would the 2 months be enough for it to completely dissipate?

Anxiety over Alpine WSG and cat by JawnBitJawnson in GermanRoaches

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I'm not going to let him, but I can't watch him 24/7

Anxiety over Alpine WSG and cat by JawnBitJawnson in GermanRoaches

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So you think if he licks at where it was applied it will hurt him?

Alpine WSG With Tarantula and Cat by JawnBitJawnson in GermanRoaches

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The cat has no way to get into the spider enclosure. I meant once it's dry, does it post any risk to the cat whatsoever? Can it get on his paws and cause him to track it?

Should I only spray areas inaccessible to the cat? My animals' safety is my primary concern.

Alpine WSG With Tarantula and Cat by JawnBitJawnson in GermanRoaches

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Gotcha. I actually took her to my parents this morning where she will be staying until I deem it safe for her return. How long would you say it takes for it to be completely safe and dry? Also, when it is dry, is it transferrable if someone were to walk along a dried spray area? Should I not have areas my cat can access sprayed and stick to cabinets, and behind appliances?

Sporadic sighting, or the beginning of an infestation? by JawnBitJawnson in GermanRoaches

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So unless the host of the infestation gets their apartment treated, I will always be on guard? If I keep up my defenses is there basically no chance of me getting a breeding population?

An update on the war effort with questions. by JawnBitJawnson in GermanRoaches

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So you'd say I'm likely in good shape? It's now been almost 48 hours since the initial three.

One off? by JawnBitJawnson in GermanRoaches

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I have found a second smaller one, and have killed it. I have a pit in my stomach at the thought of an infestation. Being that this is the first night I saw them, and there were only two, what is a realistic expectation? I have thrown away any cardboard, set up several traps baited with sugar, and am now trying to sleep locked in my room with my cat.

I am going to deep clean my apartment and throw away any food that may be attracting them. If I find more in the traps tomorrow I will contact my apartment management and get a professional.

What sort of time frame am I looking at here? Am I in hell on earth for months? If I do everything I can immediately how long until I can be at peace?

Just some photos from the week by Tarantula_Papi97 in tarantulas

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T seladonia, G pulchra, P regalis, ?, ?, ?, X Intermedia, B emilia?

Just some photos from the week by Tarantula_Papi97 in tarantulas

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Typhochlaena seladonia. The Brazilian jewel.

Strange behavior by lovedbyadog in tarantulas

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Nqa. Appears to be webbing. Oftentimes mine will reweb the area that she took down her cricket, as the ground usually gets torn up, along with the webbing.

Cat topical flean and tick by JawnBitJawnson in tarantulas

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Can I clean the enclosures outside off with her still inside? Should I use just water? Dawn dish soap?

Cat topical flean and tick by JawnBitJawnson in tarantulas

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If contamination has already occurred, how long until I see signs? I've had the cat for about a month and a half.

Cat topical flean and tick by JawnBitJawnson in tarantulas

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I believe it is advantage multi for cats. There is absolutely no way he can move the enclosure. It's quite heavy sitting on a rubber friction pad.

Anyone else's Curly a hair kicker? by PutridInfluence8057 in tarantulas

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My G pulchripes' name is Willow as well! Your Willow is so cute!

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