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Can I get rid of waterbugs in 5 years?

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Very likely that given five years you will get rid of your problem completely, or greatly reduce the amount of bugs that come into your living space.

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Do waterbugs live in the roots of the bushes around my house?

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Yes, and near the foundation of your home. They can also invade your attic as well as live underneath a pier and beam foundation.

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Can waterbugs come through my washing machine?

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Yes, it's possible for waterbugs to come up through the drain in your washer.

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How can I catch a water bug in an apartment?

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You can use a roach trap, and place it near the spot where you have noticed water bugs.

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How do waterbugs get into your house?

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Usually, a waterbug can crawl through drains and pipes.

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How do I get rid of water bugs crawling through my vents?

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Perhaps you could install a screen on the inside of the vent covers. It wouldn't necessarily get "rid" of them but it may block them from coming in, while still allowing air to move freely.

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Can water bugs crawl up the walls?

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Yes, they mainly come out at night and have been seen crawling up and down walls.

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Are water bugs and roaches the same?

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No. Although many species of roaches are often mistaken for water bugs, they are two different creatures. Water bugs can fly while roaches cannot, and water bugs will be found near the water whereas roaches can be found basically anywhere.

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How do water bugs get up into the drains?

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Depending on whether or not you have a sewer or drain, water bugs usually find their way into the septic tank/sewer, crawl up the pipes, and eventually make their way into your home.

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Are water bugs poison?

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No. Some types of water bugs, such as a palmetto bug, can bite but those bites are not poisonous.

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Can eucalyptus mulch cause water bugs?

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The moisture in the mulch may attract them, but most likely not. Most of the time, mulch will attract termites and mosquitoes if it attracts any bugs at all.

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Do Japanese beetles bite?

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No, they do not.

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Is clutter a hiding place for waterbugs?

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Yes like newspaper pilings or cardboard boxes that have been in your home for some time.

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