This is a very accurate statement. Usually in tropical climates and the South, roaches, as we call them, are just a fact of life. We have our home sprayed professionally throughout the year, but even with that, we still ccassionally see a roach. Having said that, if I saw more than 1 during a stay, I would asked to be moved. Where there's one, there's usually more..
QUOTE=Beaglemom3;1545745]I lived in Hawaii for a long time. Cockroaches are common there and not a sign of neglect or filth for the most part. You're in the tropics and that's how it is. I lived across from the cane fields once. Let's not talk about cane spiders. Another way of life if you live in the country.
I've gone to real estate open houses for newly built houses in Hawaii and saw a coachroach or two scampering away.
Every few years, houses are "tented" for termite extermination. This helps with the cockroaches, too. Again, it's just the way it is.
As my learned TUG friends pointed out, eliminate any chance of food attraction. This includes crumbs, beverage bottles with any liquid in the bottle or food odors on countertops.
Oh, they like dark places and shun the light. In my old house in the "jungle" in Waikiki back in the '70s, we kept lights on in the kitchen and closets. Not ecologically correct, but it helped.
On returning from Hawaii, I always put my luggage outside and open it there. I shake out everything first and vacuum my bag. I do this with the "care packages" I get from my family there as well. Roaches like to hide everwhere, cardboard included.
Da buggahs love da kine stuff..
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