On 13 Aug 2005 17:36:38 -0700, "Holger Dansk" wrote:

The pest control companies use high tech killers for roaches. One of
them causes mutations of roaches. You will see them with legs missing
or additional legs, etc. They breed themselves out of existence.

"Put baking soda under sinks near pipe openings and along basement
windows to repel ants, silver fish and roaches. Roaches will dehydrate
and die after eating baking soda."

Holger

Never heard that about baking soda. I do know that powered boric acid will
do what you describe, but you do need to place it so that is not accessible
to pets and children.