5 affordable and eco-friendly ways to get rid of cockroaches (6 photos)

Cockroaches aren't just unpleasant, they're also incredibly resilient. These pests can survive underwater for 40 minutes without harm, live for several days without a head, and even in a microwave! Modern manufacturers offer a wide selection of insecticides for killing cockroaches, but these creatures quickly adapt to them. Consequently, all these powders, pastes, and aerosols eventually become more harmful to humans than to the insects. We offer five eco-friendly and very simple methods to which cockroaches don't develop "immunity."





1. Coffee Grounds



Surprisingly, cockroaches, like many people, love real coffee. Therefore, a coffee trap always works without fail. To make one, take several glass jars, fill them halfway with water, and add 2-3 tablespoons of coffee grounds. Attracted by the smell, cockroaches will fall into the container and become entangled in the coffee.

2. Cornstarch with Gypsum





Cornstarch with gypsum is a real treat for cockroaches. But if you mix it with regular construction plaster, the food product will harden right in the insects' stomachs, killing them quickly and effectively. To make the trap, mix the cornstarch and gypsum in a 1:1 ratio, but do not add water. The liquid in the cockroach's stomach and intestines will be enough for the gypsum to react.

Fill the holes and cracks favored by cockroaches with the resulting mixture. Don't leave the powder in plain sight, as pets and even children can eat it!

3. Onions and Baking Soda



The smell of onions attracts cockroaches, and you can exploit this weakness against them. Slice the onions into rings, place them on paper or plates, and sprinkle baking soda on top. The insects will definitely come to sample the treat, and along with the onion, they will inevitably ingest the baking soda. Baking soda, however, is a deadly poison for these household pests.

4. Mint



Cockroaches have a keen sense of smell, and one of the most detested scents in nature is mint. The scent of mint repels these insects, and direct contact with mint extract can be fatal. To make a natural mint repellent, mix white vinegar and water in a 1:2 ratio, then add 10-20 drops of peppermint oil to the mixture to create a distinctly scented mixture.

You can pour this poison into a spray bottle and spray it directly on the cockroaches, but this isn't a very effective method of control. It's much more effective to simply treat the insects' favorite spots with the solution, and they'll leave when they smell the dangerous odor.

5. Boric Acid



Boric acid is considered one of the most deadly substances for cockroaches. The problem is, they absolutely refuse to consume it in its pure form. To deceive uninvited guests, you can use a method our grandmothers used: add boric acid to food bait.

To do this, mash the yolk of one egg with a fork and mix it with four packets of boric acid, a pinch of vanillin, and a small amount of vegetable oil. You should have a dough-like substance that you can roll into small balls. Place these traps in places where cockroaches frequent.

But remember that the poison can be neutralized with regular water, so make sure the cockroaches don't have access to water. In the kitchen, simply wipe the sink dry with a cloth after washing dishes and keep lids on any containers containing liquids.