Odd query, yet I have to ask...

[BURKE89]

... in response to Cockroaches, posted by Pordzhik on Apr 27, 2003

Here, we can base it on two primary factors: cleanliness and climatic factors (e.g. relative humidity et al). I'm sure other gentlemen could define the 'effect' much more effectively (at least in regard to the smaller elements - non-rodents), however...

'HANK' - on the info; however, am I to interpret this 'scurry' & 'flight' as the god-given rights of the Eastern Eupropean - for akin to a clever phrase - bug?

Thanks, Clash City Roc...

[Richard]

... in response to Cockroaches, posted by Pordzhik on Apr 27, 2003

I would have to echo what  Pordzhik says about finding yourself in some of the cleanest, well kept flat arround. In three trips to Ukraine (Kyiv & a week in Crimea), I don't really remember seeing any.  I'm not saying that the aren't there - just that it wasn't a big enough problem for me to notice.

[wsbill]

... in response to Re: Cockroaches, posted by Richard on Apr 27, 2003

Probably because they are a delicacy there.

http://www.gardentech.com/020302c.asp

Actually, since they don't a EPA there, they're probably using DDT at full strength or the roaches don't want to live in a old cement block building where any crumbs spilled are quickly cleaned up or eaten.

I don't have any roaches in my home, I put that sevin dust around the cracks and crevis under the sink and floorboard of this old trailer and once the critter travel through the stuff they'll lick/clean their feet and die.