Keeping Roaches Away

[Sara Maree]

Yesterday, my tenant sent me a picture of a note that was taped to the door of my condo. It basically says "Notice: We have an uncontrollable cockroach infestation. Our half-assed efforts didn't fix it, so you're on your own. Thank you for your prompt and understand(sic) response to this matter. -Condo Assn.".

Tenant says she has not seen any critters in her unit, but that doesn't mean they are not there. She and her family do keep it tidy. I desperately want to avoid them getting in if they haven't already taken up residence and laid eggs. Since I can't locate and set fire to the offending unit, I'm hoping there are preventative steps to keep them at bay. Does anybody have any experience with keeping the cucarachas out of a condo?