2023年11月12日 · Cockroaches and scorpions don't live in popcorn ceilings, but they find the popcorn texture easy to cling to — they use the ceiling as a highway to safely get from one room to another in your home. If you see phorid flies congregating on the ceiling, it's a sign your plumbing has sprung a leak.

2023年12月21日 · If you've seen cockroaches on the ceiling, they're likely emerging from cracks or areas of detailing such as crown molding. But unfortunately, if you're trying to catch a ceiling crawler it's difficult to knock them down without having them fall on top of you or to hit the ground running and disappear into an unreachable hiding place.

2021年12月1日 · The best way to get rid of cockroaches in your ceiling is to attack them at the source. If you live in an apartment and the cockroaches are coming from the unit beside you, then you might have a more difficult time unless your neighbors are willing to cooperate.

As it turns out cockroaches cannot walk on smooth surfaces such as porcelain, glass, smooth metal, granite, and marble surfaces. The issue with this is that older homes in Ontario have the “popcorn ceiling” which makes gripping on to surfaces such as these very easy for cockroaches.

If you see a roach scurry across your ceiling, that's bad! It could be a sign of infestation. Click here to learn what to do about cockroaches on the ceiling!

2021年2月22日 · I noticed roaches began walking out onto the popcorn ceiling and dropping down into our living and dining room after squeezing through the gaps.

2024年7月31日 · Boric acid: Sprinkle small amounts of the powder in roach-infested areas. Baking soda: Coat a piece of food in the soda and leave it out overnight. Diatomaceous earth: Scatter a few spoonfuls anywhere you notice roach activity. Peppermint oil: Dilute 5-10 drops in a water-filled spray bottle and spritz around your home.

2023年7月21日 · To get rid of roaches in your home, get an effective cockroach killer and follow some guidelines. Learn how to treat and prevent roaches in your home.

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2022年5月16日 · Popcorn ceilings can be harmful and are outdated. Visit Lowes.com to learn how to do away with popcorn ceiling texture and refinish your ceiling.