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Re: need roach-proof bipap cover
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 11:17 am
by SleepySwiss
I would try and avoid this on the inside of the machine to avoid inhaling it. Most pesticides are tested (somewhat) for topical exposure, but inhaling is a different matter. Personally, I would go or boric acid (also not harmless) or diatomaceous earth (almost totally harmless).
Re: need roach-proof bipap cover
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 12:50 pm
by palerider
SleepySwiss wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2019 11:17 am
I would try and avoid this on the inside of the machine to avoid inhaling it. Most pesticides are tested (somewhat) for topical exposure, but inhaling is a different matter. Personally, I would go or boric acid (also not harmless) or diatomaceous earth (almost totally harmless).
Boric acid is mostly harmless to mammals, it's about as toxic as table salt.
Re: need roach-proof bipap cover
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 12:58 pm
by chunkyfrog
Boric acid causes teratosis on insect exosketelons.
Re: need roach-proof bipap cover
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 12:59 pm
by Muse-Inc
kingwillard wrote: ↑Tue Mar 19, 2019 1:51 pm
...terrible roach problem...
Had a foundation crack near one under counter cabinet that proved an entry for roaches. Learned they hate catnip, so I bought several cans pf catnip spray. Emptied that canbinet and sprayed it well and closed the doors. Let it sit for several hours and repeated the spraying and drying. Did it a third time and put everything back in. NO more roaches! Had to do this a month or so later, then found the crack and filled it. The only drawback was my cats hanging out by the cabinet door and when opened they leaped inside knocking everything over.
Re: need roach-proof bipap cover
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 6:08 pm
by palerider
chunkyfrog wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2019 12:58 pm
Boric acid causes teratosis on insect exosketelons.
I make a buffet for the little sugar ants when they find their way into the house... a little sugar, a little water, a little boric acid... soak some folded up paper towel scraps and put it near where I see 'em..
They LOVE it.. take it back and feed the others in the hive... pretty soon, no more ants. You don't want too much boric acid (you don't want to kill them before they get back to the hive) and you don't want too little (you do want to kill them...ALL eventually
) muhahaha.
The proportions are in this web page:
https://dengarden.com/pest-control/bori ... cide-sugar
Re: need roach-proof bipap cover
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 6:10 pm
by kawi1234
I did not say use the cockroach bait IN the machine. That would be pretty stupid. Treat your residence with it. They will disappear.
Re: need roach-proof bipap cover
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 6:12 pm
by kawi1234
KnightSleeper wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2019 10:58 am
metsfan302 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2019 2:38 am
"I know it's a tough battle...and those Germans are smart!!!"
They do make a mighty fine automobile, Love my Audi. How the hell they crammed 2 turbos and a 2.7 motor in the space they did is beyond me. Then it comes to repair time and the motor needs to be pulled to basically do anything I start to think - now that isn't very smart
But, they got the "do-it-your-selfers" out from under the hood and into those fine garages!!! Very smaaarrrrtttt!!!
I didn't read the details, but....Wow, 15k reviews and 4.5 stars!!! Really??? - That's about as good as you can get!!!
Hopefully the OP adds this to his arsenal!!!
Yes agree. It is actually what exterminators use. Or one thing in their arsenal. I’ve used it in apartment building with great success.
Re: need roach-proof bipap cover
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 8:00 pm
by Dog Slobber
kingwillard wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2019 10:38 pm
i just went through it. mostly the thread consists of "EWWWW" and then an argument over whether it's cockroaches or water bugs. -
It's German roaches.
Ah, so they are German roaches, in that case:
BRUTTO
Re: need roach-proof bipap cover
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 10:17 pm
by kingwillard
Thanks, everyone!
Re: need roach-proof bipap cover
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2019 3:57 am
by Sleepy tech 1235
Being a sleep technologist I would not recommend a cover CPAP machine pulls in room air to work. Unfortunately a roach likes heat and a CPAP machine provides a lot you need to make sure you clean your machine constantly when you get rid of your bug problem I would see if you could replace your machine. A roach sheds and poops constantly so you could be breathing all that in. My mother had bugs she bought a plastic box on amazon cut a hole in it for the tube and used that. Not sure how well it worked since I stayed clear of her home as to not get bugs myself. I wish you luck. Vinegar works good to clean your machine do not get the machine wet. DO NOT spray the machine with any bug spray you will breathe that stuff in use eucalyptus oil it is a repellent for tehm and not dangerous for you spray around your machine.
Re: need roach-proof bipap cover
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2019 1:32 pm
by palerider
Sleepy tech 1235 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2019 3:57 am
Being a sleep technologist I would not recommend a cover CPAP machine pulls in room air to work. Unfortunately a roach likes heat and a CPAP machine provides a lot you need to make sure you clean your machine constantly when you get rid of your bug problem I would see if you could replace your machine. A roach sheds and poops constantly so you could be breathing all that in. My mother had bugs she bought a plastic box on amazon cut a hole in it for the tube and used that. Not sure how well it worked since I stayed clear of her home as to not get bugs myself. I wish you luck. Vinegar works good to clean your machine do not get the machine wet. DO NOT spray the machine with any bug spray you will breathe that stuff in use eucalyptus oil it is a repellent for tehm and not dangerous for you spray around your machine.
Please stop offering "sleep tech 'advice'". You clearly don't know how cpaps work internally.
Re: need roach-proof bipap cover
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2019 3:55 pm
by zonker
Dog Slobber wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2019 8:00 pm
kingwillard wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2019 10:38 pm
i just went through it. mostly the thread consists of "EWWWW" and then an argument over whether it's cockroaches or water bugs. -
It's German roaches.
Ah, so they are German roaches, in that case:
BRUTTO
SCHTUM!
Re: need roach-proof bipap cover
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2019 1:45 am
by Sleepy tech 1235
Ok palerider what exactly makes you equipped to say you know CPAP well. I have been around CPAP machines over 30 years how long have you been using them. Mind your own business and grow up.
Re: need roach-proof bipap cover
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2019 2:10 am
by mamazipp
I grew up with those nasty buggers. What they love is nice warm motor driven machines. They find their way in. Be very observant. You might need a special case to prevent that. I think the complete extermination by a professional company is your best bet. Remove the machine and hoses from the home while it’s done, and expect to find a killing field when you return. But irs your best bet. They’re tenacious.
Re: need roach-proof bipap cover
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2019 2:31 am
by palerider
Sleepy tech 1235 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 23, 2019 1:45 am
Ok palerider what exactly makes you equipped to say you know CPAP well.
I've taken them apart. Have you?
Sleepy tech 1235 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 23, 2019 1:45 am
I have been around CPAP machines over 30 years how long have you been using them. Mind your own business and grow up.
So you've "been around" cpap machines since 1989, eh? what was the first machine you worked with?
And refuting your garbage IS my business.