Struggling with pest infestation and looking for natural remedies to get rid of cockroaches? Try these 10 cockroach prevention home remedies that are non-toxic and easy to make
Pests like cockroaches are not only quick to take over the house but also very hard to kill, don't you all agree? So, to get rid of cockroaches, professional exterminators use extremely strong chemicals. But most of these store-bought cockroach remedies and preventive products are hazardous to our health and expensive too. As a result, home remedies to get rid of cockroaches are much sought after by everyone.
"Cockroaches are among the most common pests infesting homes, apartments, food processing units and storage facilities. Since cockroaches flourish in areas where food, moisture and shelter are readily available, good sanitation is an important step in preventing and controlling them. Habits like removing food waste, not leaving unwashed dishes or utensils overnight, and good storage practices go a long way in preventing cockroach infestations." says Zakir Hussain, General Manager, Â Technical Training, at Rentokil PCI.
There are many home remedies to kill cockroaches. You can easily prepare them at home to kill these disease-carriers that are responsible for causing infections, food poisoning, allergy, and respiratory problems. Let's look at a few.
This natural remedy for cockroaches is a trap that is easy to make. You'll have to kill the cockroaches later, though.
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You can place this trap in any part of your house.
If you're looking for ways to kill cockroaches naturally, this home remedy works the best because of the high levels of humidity in our country. The cockroaches come to eat the sugar and swallow the silica aerogel involuntarily. Once swallowed, the silica aerogel quickly absorbs moisture from the cockroach's body and kills it.
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As a precaution, place this mixture only in places where children and pets cannot reach, as it is poisonous.
This is one smelly but reliable natural cockroach deterrent. However, it's also cost-effective and easy to get in place.
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If you're looking for a remedy to repel cockroaches naturally, that is non-messy and smell-free, look no further than among your baking ingredients. The cream of tartar repels cockroaches.
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This cockroach control home remedy is the best because it also doubles as a deodorizer! Plus, you'll be using something that you'd otherwise throw away. The smell of the coffee grounds would keep cockroaches at bay.
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Potted plants are among the many home remedies to get rid of cockroaches. The fragrance of catnip (karpooravalli) and mint (pudina) are known to naturally repel cockroaches. Plus, the fragrances also help purify the air.
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Borax is an odorless cockroach killer. This is a home remedy that is non-messy but is unsafe. So, it must be kept out of the reach of children and pets.
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The mixture can be used anywhere in the house, as long as you use it carefully and sweep it away thoroughly.
This time-tested home remedy to get rid of cockroaches will prevent cockroach infestation. It also serves to freshen up the linen in your closets.
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Cockroach removal home remedies are never complete without DIY sprays. They can be sprayed directly on cockroaches to chase them away and even kill them.
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This natural cockroach control home remedy can be used anywhere in the house, at any time and any number of times.
Use the ingredients mentioned below to flush the drains and get rid of cockroaches. Ammonia water has a strong smell and is poisonous. So, be careful when you use it.
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Of course, the best way to keep cockroaches out of your home is to keep your house clean. Dispose of garbage properly, avoid accumulating trash, wash your dishes every night, remove dampness, keep food covered and clean the bathrooms regularly. In the odd case that cockroaches still manage to crawl in, use the above-mentioned home remedies for cockroach-free days ahead!
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