“We actually recommend boric acid to deal with these and many other pests,” says Dan Bailey, president of WikiLawn. “Boric acid powder can be placed outside or inside, wherever roaches traffic.

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images / Korakijich Look out for holes in cardboard boxes, musty smells, and dead or alive cockroaches in various areas.

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Of all the household pests, the cockroach is probably the most hated. With its tough looking exterior, imposing size, and ability ...