I have 4 rose of Sharon bushes in my front yard. They were planted 5 years ago, but the last few years I have been getting roaches from them or from somewhere and I don't know what to do. It has never happened to me before so I'm not sure why it would start now. Thanks for any and all help.
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There is no connection between your plants and roaches. Roaches are, essentially, everywhere, and especially around humans because we have food, garbage, etc., that roaches can easily find in homes. If you want to stop the roach invasion, you can try roach traps from stores or a pest control service.
Dinah is right. Roaches do not come from garden plants. Unless you used compost on the plants that wasn't completely finished composting and the roaches got attracted to that. But normally roaches are indoor animals attracted to food.
Get someone to help you move your appliances so you can clean under and behind them. Use roach baits and motels, and use a lot of them. Use shelf liners that can be frequently cleaned. Move your pots and pans and dishes and clean out those cabinets. Sweep floors every night and don't leave dishes sitting overnight. Put all pantry foods in zipper bags and other airtight containers.
Good luck.
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