Secondary Cities Philippines: Davao | Cagayan De Oro | Cebu | Angeles Datasheet 2017
06-25-2017, 04:11 PM
Cockroaches - yes they are rampant in Manila (too), even in luxury condos. Especially the small ones. They just crawl in through the sink and shower drains.
Go to True Value (they have one in Glorietta next to the entrance to SM, and there's also one in Century Mall) and buy filters to cover the drain holes with. They cost pennies and come in a few sizes. Do not buy them at Ace as they cost 3 times more there.
You'll also need to spray since they usually already hide beneath the sink etc.
And... this will alleviate the problem, but it will not solve it. They'll still be coming.
The only real solution is to order fumigation for your unit.
If you're renting short term, ask the owner beforehand if the unit is fumigated ("no cockroaches"). Have it documented in your Airbnb conversation, so once the cockroaches show up you'll have a case for a refund if you want to leave early.
There's also the large flying cockroaches. These just come in through the window. So either keep your window closed at night or at the very least don't have a light on near the window.
Go to True Value (they have one in Glorietta next to the entrance to SM, and there's also one in Century Mall) and buy filters to cover the drain holes with. They cost pennies and come in a few sizes. Do not buy them at Ace as they cost 3 times more there.
You'll also need to spray since they usually already hide beneath the sink etc.
And... this will alleviate the problem, but it will not solve it. They'll still be coming.
The only real solution is to order fumigation for your unit.
If you're renting short term, ask the owner beforehand if the unit is fumigated ("no cockroaches"). Have it documented in your Airbnb conversation, so once the cockroaches show up you'll have a case for a refund if you want to leave early.
There's also the large flying cockroaches. These just come in through the window. So either keep your window closed at night or at the very least don't have a light on near the window.