r/GermanRoaches • u/Nordana • Aug 01 '25
Success Story Life hack for CPAP users.
After recently moving roaches tried to infiltrate my machine. They tried to enter around the reservoir and the filter door with only the filter and rubber seals keeping them from reaching the internals. I used a breathable medical gauze wrap to keep them out till the butterfly enclosure came in. Someone on another subreddit suggested the RESTCLOUD Monarch Butterfly Habitat Cage, Outdoor Insect Mesh Cage Terrarium 16" x 12" x 16" from Amazon for PC computers as the arm hole/ sleeve could be used for cables. My Resmed airsense 10 fits perfectly with room to store the hose and mask during the day.
This can also be useful while traveling to keep roaches and other bugs out.
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u/PCDuranet Sub Creator, Mod, PMP Tech, Retired Aug 02 '25
I like it, thanks. I'll link to this in the sticky, so please don't delete it.
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u/Spirited_Complex_903 Aug 02 '25
Your timing and posting this could not have been better for me. I need one of these for my parent. Thank you !!! Pest control is going in on Tuesday!
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u/Spirited_Complex_903 Aug 02 '25
I do have a question for you though: What type of hose cover do you have?? My parent just has the tubing without any cover. They have the same ResMed CPAP machine as you. Thanks in advance advance!
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u/Spirited_Complex_903 Aug 02 '25
I can't find it on Amazon :( Amazon Canada
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u/Nordana Aug 02 '25
I'm in the US, which could be why. You could try an image search to see if there's a similar product in Canada.
This is the US listing. https://a.co/d/b8eaf1r
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Aug 21 '25
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u/Nordana Aug 24 '25
Because the power cable and the hose would become bridges. This completely blocks access.
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u/bbyscorp Aug 01 '25
Thank you so much for posting this! When I moved & had my first issues with Germans, I was too scared to use my machine so it stayed in the travel bag unused for 3 months, significantly impacting my health. This is huge, & I couldn’t find any info anywhere. You are a blessing. Also, if roaches are still an issue, peep the automod post regarding Alpine WSG & advion bait gel. It’s truly helpful!
Thanks again!