Have you ever seen cockroaches crawling on the utensils lying in the sink after cooking? Not only can this make you feel very awkward, but it can also spread diseases. Periplaneta americana species of cockroach is commonly found in Indian kitchens. Although they can be found anywhere in the house, they can especially be found under sinks, in cracks, and damp corners, as well as under carpet on the floor. In this article, we will learn some easy methods which are helpful in getting rid of cockroaches from the house.
To keep cockroaches away from the house, measures should be taken to keep the moist places dry, because they easily grow in such places where there is dampness and moisture all the time. Apart from this, cement should be applied in the cracks formed in the house so that cockroaches and small insects do not get a place to hide. Apart from this, special care should be taken about cleanliness. For now, know the methods to drive away cockroaches.
vinegar and hot water
To drive away cockroaches, this is a very simple way to heat water and then add one part white vinegar to it. Pour this solution on the places where cockroaches come from. You pour this solution in the kitchen slab, sink, pipes, drains, around the cooktop, in the cracks and corners where there is moisture and then clean it thoroughly.
Boric Acid and Sugar
This is an old tried recipe to drive away cockroaches. You mix sugar in boric powder and then put this powder on those places where you often see cockroaches. Actually, cockroaches are attracted to sugar and boric acid is harmful for cockroaches. Due to this they gradually disappear.
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Lemon and Baking Soda
To drive away cockroaches and other insects in the kitchen, try the combination of baking soda with lemon. This shows good effect. For this you boil 1 liter water. Add two tablespoons of baking soda in it, along with it add juice of one to two lemons and after mixing, pour it in the drains, under the sink, sink pipes etc. You can also wash the floor with this solution.
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Neem and Mint
If you are troubled by cockroaches, then Neem extract can provide relief from it. This also keeps many other small insects away. You mix mint oil along with neem extract and put it in water and spray it on the places where cockroaches are found more. You will start seeing the difference within two to three days. If you want, you can also use only neem extract, its oil and neem leaves.