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		deepsun on May 24, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: How cockroaches spread around the globe In cold climates they never were a problem. Family just waited for a freezing weather, and spent a night at a neighbor house. For a bonus, leave a hot kettle at the house center, so cockroaches gather near it and can be easier to remove once frozen dead in the morning.

jamesredd on May 24, 2024 [–]

You can destroy your indoor plumbing this way.

deepsun on May 25, 2024 | [–]

Indoor what? My grandmother didn't have none. I used to help her bring fresh water every morning from a nearby well.

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