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Roaches... ugh... anyone know a number for an exterminator?

 
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opengirl



Joined: 24 Aug 2009

PostPosted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 2:02 am    Post subject: Roaches... ugh... anyone know a number for an exterminator? Reply with quote

I just moved to a new place and I've got roaches. I came in a few days before I actually moved and saw one, so I came in the next day and sprayed the place down.... emptied a can of bug spray, and then came in the next day and dead roaches everywhere. I swept them up, and repeated the process. Every day until I moved in. Less and less roaches every time... but still, roaches. I've lived here for a few days now, and I've got traps set up, but I'm still seeing roaches on a daily basis... and the grossest thing is that they are getting into my refrigerator. I figured if I didn't leave food out, always put it in in the fridge, I would be okay... but a few times I've opened the fridge and there have been roaches INSIDE... like, walking along the seal , or on the shelves. Not big ones, but still... INSIDE my fridge! So I need to get them gone. Help! Any exterminator numbers? Any advice? Help!
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Jake_Kim



Joined: 27 Aug 2005
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 2:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The most renowned company at national level is CESCO, who serves residences as well as business properties. Although service costs depend on the floor area, you might need to expect close to 200k Won for the initial work on a typical apartment larger than 10-pyong but smaller than 30-pyong.
Their service hotline is 1588-1119, but naturally you'd need a Korean interpreter. They also accept inquiries and request for diagnosis/quotes online at http://www.cesco.co.kr/Cesco/support/freeEstimateNew.aspx.
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Chaparrastique



Joined: 01 Jan 2014

PostPosted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 2:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you leave traps out you will be roach-free within 2 months.

You have to give it 6 weeks to kill off the second generation of hatchlings.
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opengirl



Joined: 24 Aug 2009

PostPosted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 6:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Chaparrastique wrote:
If you leave traps out you will be roach-free within 2 months.

You have to give it 6 weeks to kill off the second generation of hatchlings.


Question about the traps then... I just hate roaches so much that I can't help but spray when I see them... I put the traps in places where I've seen them (under and behind the fridge) and places where I think they might hide (corners, behind cupboards, etc...), but I've also been spraying in those places, and so I'm wondering if the spray might be undermining the traps ie: making the area around the traps smell bad to the roaches. Should I try and not spray?
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Sector7G



Joined: 24 May 2008

PostPosted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 7:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I just want to add to the above advice that you may also want to ask the landlord for a new refrigerator, because that one must have defective door seals. Either that or the roaches are taking performance enhancing drugs. Cool
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Stain



Joined: 08 Jan 2014

PostPosted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 8:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Guys, have you tried chocolate covered roaches? Don't knock it until you have.
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Chaparrastique



Joined: 01 Jan 2014

PostPosted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 6:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

opengirl wrote:
Chaparrastique wrote:
If you leave traps out you will be roach-free within 2 months.

You have to give it 6 weeks to kill off the second generation of hatchlings.


Question about the traps then... I just hate roaches so much that I can't help but spray when I see them... I put the traps in places where I've seen them (under and behind the fridge) and places where I think they might hide (corners, behind cupboards, etc...), but I've also been spraying in those places, and so I'm wondering if the spray might be undermining the traps ie: making the area around the traps smell bad to the roaches. Should I try and not spray?


Yeah. Don't spray on the traps at all.

Don't forget to put traps under the sink area and under the washing machine. After about a week 95% of the roaches will be dead, its just a matter of sweeping them up and leaving the traps out to kill off any remaining ones.
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opengirl



Joined: 24 Aug 2009

PostPosted: Sun Mar 01, 2015 4:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Chaparrastique wrote:
opengirl wrote:
Chaparrastique wrote:
If you leave traps out you will be roach-free within 2 months.

You have to give it 6 weeks to kill off the second generation of hatchlings.


Question about the traps then... I just hate roaches so much that I can't help but spray when I see them... I put the traps in places where I've seen them (under and behind the fridge) and places where I think they might hide (corners, behind cupboards, etc...), but I've also been spraying in those places, and so I'm wondering if the spray might be undermining the traps ie: making the area around the traps smell bad to the roaches. Should I try and not spray?


Yeah. Don't spray on the traps at all.

Don't forget to put traps under the sink area and under the washing machine. After about a week 95% of the roaches will be dead, its just a matter of sweeping them up and leaving the traps out to kill off any remaining ones.


Okay, thanks. This will take will power... trying to sleep knowing that there are roaches, and not spraying them... that's a tall order >_<
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Weigookin74



Joined: 26 Oct 2009

PostPosted: Sun Mar 01, 2015 10:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

opengirl wrote:
Chaparrastique wrote:
opengirl wrote:
Chaparrastique wrote:
If you leave traps out you will be roach-free within 2 months.

You have to give it 6 weeks to kill off the second generation of hatchlings.


Question about the traps then... I just hate roaches so much that I can't help but spray when I see them... I put the traps in places where I've seen them (under and behind the fridge) and places where I think they might hide (corners, behind cupboards, etc...), but I've also been spraying in those places, and so I'm wondering if the spray might be undermining the traps ie: making the area around the traps smell bad to the roaches. Should I try and not spray?


Yeah. Don't spray on the traps at all.

Don't forget to put traps under the sink area and under the washing machine. After about a week 95% of the roaches will be dead, its just a matter of sweeping them up and leaving the traps out to kill off any remaining ones.


Okay, thanks. This will take will power... trying to sleep knowing that there are roaches, and not spraying them... that's a tall order >_<


Screw it. Call the exterminator and sleep in a hotel for a few days. Yuck! I sure did live in some old dingy places back in the day. But I constantly cleaned and sprayed near the entrances to keep the bugs out.
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Chaparrastique



Joined: 01 Jan 2014

PostPosted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 5:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Weigookin74 wrote:

Screw it. Call the exterminator and sleep in a hotel for a few days. Yuck!


ya big girls blouse.
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northway



Joined: 05 Jul 2010

PostPosted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 2:11 pm    Post subject: Re: Roaches... ugh... anyone know a number for an exterminat Reply with quote

opengirl wrote:
I just moved to a new place and I've got roaches. I came in a few days before I actually moved and saw one, so I came in the next day and sprayed the place down.... emptied a can of bug spray, and then came in the next day and dead roaches everywhere. I swept them up, and repeated the process. Every day until I moved in. Less and less roaches every time... but still, roaches. I've lived here for a few days now, and I've got traps set up, but I'm still seeing roaches on a daily basis... and the grossest thing is that they are getting into my refrigerator. I figured if I didn't leave food out, always put it in in the fridge, I would be okay... but a few times I've opened the fridge and there have been roaches INSIDE... like, walking along the seal , or on the shelves. Not big ones, but still... INSIDE my fridge! So I need to get them gone. Help! Any exterminator numbers? Any advice? Help!


Big ones are better. Little ones are what indicate that the place is filthy.
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TDC troll



Joined: 03 Feb 2009
Location: TDC

PostPosted: Sun Mar 08, 2015 6:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don't know what kind of place you live in .
If you live in a one-room , or villa or even an apartment , and
you put traps or spray or clean ,there is also the possibility that
the roaches are coming from your neighbor's house .

In this case you will just have to move . seriously !
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Stain



Joined: 08 Jan 2014

PostPosted: Sun Mar 08, 2015 7:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Guys, have you tried chocolate covered roaches? Don't knock it until you have.
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