Wow--thanks MaryChristine----I'm going to look into that. That sounds an attractive alternative to boric acid. (Do you recall if you have to change the peels regularly or do they keep their potency for a while...?) I should eat more oranges anyway....
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of TenHouseCats Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2005 7:19 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: OT cat-safe roach control alright, don't laugh--i was told years ago that if you put orange peels and bay leaves under the sink and other hiding places, the roaches would pack up and leave. why? because something in the chemical makeup of the fumes from the combination of orange peels and bay leaves bound something or other in their antenna and, got want of a better analogy, gave them major headaches..... did i believe it? of course not.... did i try it? sure--i've always heard that while borax is great for doing in the roaches, it's not particulary beneficial for the cats if it's anyplace they can get to it. (tho i know a lot of folks who use it with no problems....) nevertheless, whether it was migraines or just not wanting to live around someone who put out orange peels and bay leaves, the roaches moved out... -- MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892 This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
