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By Franny Syufy, About.com Guide to Cats

Cat-Safe Homemade Roach Trap

Tuesday October 23, 2007
We humans consider roaches to be disgusting and repulsive, and no one wants these nasty critters invading our home space. Because roaches are one of the most ancient living beings on earth, they are the "poster bugs" for survival of the fittest. Roaches are difficult to eradicate; one visible roach represents thousands of their hidden buddies. Fortunately, you can rid your home of roaches without resorting to commercial poisons which may also harm your cats.

Step 1: First Prevent...
  • Have a "Closed Door Policy for Roaches
    The most efficient way to get rid of roaches is to prevent their entry into your home. Although protected by a sturdy plate, they are incredibly agile little "shape-shifters," and can squeeze through the smallest crevices and cracks.
Learn How to Build a Cat-Safe Roach Trap

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October 24, 2007 at 10:29 am
(1) Tom says:

Now you tell me over ten years ago I used commercial roach bait in the bottom back of cupboards to get rid of roaches. Unfortunately it also killed my cat, when the cat got in contact with the baited roach. I have found that cats will eat roach’s, but do not recommend this, simply because you have no idea what the roach’s have been eating.

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