How to eradicate cockroaches with natural products?
Question:I am looking for natural methods or natural products to get rid of cockroach menace
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Pyretherin is a natural organic compound that acts as a insect and cockroach killer in high doses and in lower doses acts as a useful insect repellent. You use it with another natural chemical insecticide but i forgot the name. In any case, they are biodegradable and much less harmful to other animals.
Borax is natural...Comes right out of the ground.
But so does Oil, Asbestos,,, and lots of good "natural" things...
Prepare a diluted mixture of Cow Dung with water
sprinkle this mixture in drainage and waste water outlet points in toilets, kitchen bath rooms and utility area
Repeat this once in three days in the evening after finishing household activities
Boric acid. You can get it in the hardware store.
BUT, to be really honest. If you REALLY want to get rid of them for good. Just buy the Combat discs and place them around.
By the time the natural products work, the roaches will have taken over the house.
I had a NYC apt where we kept everything in containers and the toothbrushes in the refrigerator. We tried all the natural stuff (I have pets).. to no avail. If they're in the building they're there
But the one and only thing that really worked was when Combat came out. Ask anyone living with those little buggers. --The end of the 1980's when Combat came out-- it was a revelation!! And the roaches have been at bay ever since!!
I'm just giving you a head's up,.
To use the boric acid -- run little lines around the edge of the walls. Theory has it that it'll get on their legs and they take it back to the nest. Or it'll stop them from breathing...
Or something!!
I love natural.. but get the combat and get rid of them quick!
Boric Acid...They say it works but I've never had any luck with it. Put a small amount on like an old sour cream or yogurt lid. That way you can pick it up and throw it away without a mess. Keep out of reach of children..of course.
Your not going to have much success with natural. Use the discs mentioned above.
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