One popular DIY method is to mix boric acid with equal parts powdered sugar as a lure.
Apply as a fine layer under appliances, behind cabinets and along crevices.
Roaches ingest the mixture and die within a few hours.
Cockroach killer, Homemade,
#1: Boric acid,
Just a sprinkle of this insecticide can kill roaches
Boric acid is believed to be one of the best home remedies for cockroaches. For best results,
dust a little bit of this powder in corners and floors and let it sit while roaches come in contact with it and die.
Boric acid is not effective when it is wet.
caution ;; this powder is poisonous and should be kept out of reach of children and pets at all times.
#2: Baking soda,
Mix baking soda with sugar to make a killer combination
This method is a classic example of the fish and bait technique.
A concoction of baking soda and sugar is an effective cockroach killer and controls the multiplication of these pests. Sugar acts as a bait to attract cockroaches and the baking soda will kill them. You just need to identify their hideouts and sprinkle this mixture in those corners.
#3: Neem
great natural remedy in your backyard to get rid of them quickly
Neem has been used as a desi natural remedy for a lot of things including pests over the years. Neem oil or powder contains potent components that can kill cockroaches. To use it in oil form,
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mix a small amount of neem oil with water in a spray bottle and spray it in places where you have spotted these pests. However, if you are using neem powder, all you need to do is sprinkle it in cockroach infested areas at night and repeat the process in the morning.
#4: Peppermint oil,
Salt water and peppermint oil spray acts as a natural repellent
Essential oils have myriad uses such as aromatherapy, skincare etc. But did you know that you can use them as a cockroach killer, too? Peppermint oil is one of the most effective essential oils for keeping cockroaches at bay. Make a mixture of salt water and peppermint oil and spray it on the infested areas at home. You will notice a difference after continuous application.
#5: Bay leaves,
Crushed bay leaves to shoo them away!
Did you know, raiding your spice cabinet can help you get rid of cockroaches? If you have a soft spot for these pesky pests and you do not want to kill them, then this trick might help you. Crush some bay leaves and sprinkle them in your cupboards or where you spot them often. Alternatively, you can boil some leaves and spray the water in infected corners. This desi tactic should keep them at bay.