Can anybody tell me any real ways to stop water bugs getting in the house?

Question

There is not a single member of my family that isn't scared of water bugs!

Can anyone tell me any tried and tested ways of stopping them getting in? Or deterring them?

Answer 1

Oh dear, NASTY NASTY WATER BUGS!  As a former resident of Florida, I can tell you, they practically came with the landscape.  Some of the tricks I learned over the years of living there may help you to rid yourself of the problem.  We used a spray service for years, but honestly, it was costly (over time that adds up!) and I could not control where they sprayed and where they didn't.  So I found some good bug spray in a large container that killed them and prevented their entry into the house.  We found that the buggers were quite adept at getting in and under the sliding glass doors and inside the garage.  So what I did, was go around the ENTIRE outside of the house and spray a BARRIER on every surface or entry into the house.  I payed special attention to the windows and doors and sliders.  Then I went inside the house and also sprayed along all the door entrys and window sills.  Water bugs are rather LARGE cockroach looking bugs that usually live in the yards of tropical and sub tropical areas.  They usually seek higher ground in rains or the rainy season and can penetrate a home with only a sliver of space as they oddly enough can squeeze under doors.  Spraying a BARRIER keeps them at bay, but if they do penetrate, they will not return a second time.  Do this about about once a month and you should notice a distinct decline of them into your home.  If you keep up on it, you will notice they will not be coming in anymore.  Hope this helps you!  Good Luck!

Answer 2

What are they? Have never heard of them before!

Answer 3

Water bugs??? what are they?? never heard of them!!

Answer 4

go get  some  "SEVEN"... it comes in pwder or  liquid...

its called seven  becuz it kills 7 types of bug  and it really works.!!

Answer 5

What are water bugs?  I've never seen one

Answer 6

I think that you are referring to Silverfish bugs!

the solution is to try to avoid moisture close to the house. anything that retain moisture will attract them , like under the flower pots, wet mats, dark spaces, under bricks , loose patio stones, try to keep those areas clean and dry at all times.

Answer 7

Call a PEST CONTROL company. They will spray the whole house and that should get rid of them. It's NOT as expensive as you might think. I live in the south and pay only $89. every 3 months. thats average $30 a month to keep bugs away from my house.

Answer 8

Never seen one but I would think Dale Gribble could sort the problem.