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Do it yourself remedies
Below are some home-made remedies that can be used to get rid of roaches in the house.
Baking soda and sugar: Baking soda is a popular household item that can help to eliminate roaches from the house and in some cases kill them permanently.
Mix you baking soda and sugar in equal portions. It is best to place this mixture in areas where you suspect roach infestation or where you have seen cockroach droppings. The sweetness of the sugar is an attractive force for cockroaches while the baking soda is the killer than ensures the roaches die after taking the mixture.
This mixture is harmless and can be used in house where children live in.
Borax and sugar: A mixture of three quarter borax and one quarter sugar is a lot like commercial roach killers. It helps in dehydrating the outer body of the roach before killing them completely. It is cheap and is very good alternative to sprays and fumes. However, it is important this mixture is kept out of the reach of children. It is advisable you do not use in houses with kids.
Essential oils: to a lot of people essential oils is the natural alternative to cockroach sprays. It is a mixture of cypress, peppermint, tea tree, and citronella. You can store this mixture in a spray bottle and use it to prevent roach infestation in your house.
