does storing empty cans and uneaten cat food in the refrigerator create a roach problem

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maggie

does storing empty cans and uneaten cat food in the refrigerator create a roach problem

I feed outdoor cats. I have been told that since I store the empty can in the vegetable drawer

(rather then put them in the trash) before taking them to the trash compactor, I am contributing to the roach problem in this building. Does this affect the roach problem? I am being threatened with eviction if I continue to feed the cats and store the soiled can in the refrigerator for two more days... What about my other food that isinthe open?

Status: Open May 22, 2013 - 08:40 AM

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RonDawson

May 22, 2013 - 06:56 PM

That doesn't make any sense. Why would cat food be any different from any other food in the refrigerator?

Now if you open the refrigerator and roaches pour out of it, then that is a problem that the cat food could be contributing to. But if the cans are sealed or bagged and the roaches cannot get inside, I don't see where it could be a problem.

Why not put the cans inside of a zip lock bag, or get a rubber lid seal and keep it closed.

All food should be sealed anyway, even inside the refrigerator. As long as there are no strong food odors, the cans are sealed, etc, I would look elsewhere such as overall sanitation for the cause of the roach problem.

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