Cockroaches can be persistent and hard to eliminate, but there are natural and effective ways to eliminate them without using harmful chemicals. Here are five remedies to try!
Sugar attracts cockroaches, while baking soda disrupts their digestive system, eliminating them quickly.
– Mix one part sugar with one part baking soda.
– Sprinkle the mixture in corners, under furniture, and along baseboards.
Vinegar disrupts cockroaches’ sense of smell, and certain essential oils (eucalyptus, peppermint, lavender) repel them effectively.
– Mix half white vinegar, half water.
– Add a few drops of essential oil.
– Spray in areas where cockroaches have been seen.
This fine powder absorbs moisture from cockroaches, leading to dehydration and death.
– Sprinkle a thin layer of food-grade diatomaceous earth along baseboards, under sinks, and in dark corners.
– Leave it in place and reapply regularly.
The smell of coffee attracts cockroaches, and once they enter the trap, they become trapped and cannot escape.
– Place coffee grounds in a jar partially filled with water.
– Position the jars near infested areas and empty them regularly.
Cockroaches hate the smell of bay leaves and will avoid areas where they are placed.
– Place fresh or dried bay leaves in corners, under cabinets, and near openings.
These natural methods will help you repel and eliminate cockroaches without exposing your home to toxic chemicals.
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