How to get rid of Cockroaches?

It's enough to make your skin crawl just hearing the word "roach." They're unfortunately common pests that can be difficult to get rid of. But, if you want to maintain hygiene at your home, you have to get rid of them. The reason being, they lives in the dark areas of you house like sinks, water pipelines and even sewage area and when they come out of that, brings lots of germs and diseases for your family. Though keeping your home clean and clutter-free, not leaving food outside on slabs, keeping food covered are some common strategies, these are not enough to deal with them. Let us understand what causes cockroach infestation in your homes and how to get rid of cockroaches?

What causes Cockroach Infestation?

How to get rid of Cockroaches from Home?
Cockroaches are scurrying or flying critters that may get into every nook and crevice of the house. They can spread infections since they thrive on dirt and decaying items. Are you looking for a natural way to get rid of cockroaches? Is there any way to get rid of cockroaches without chemical use? Let us understand what all can help you to get rid of cockroaches. The following are few efficient methods for getting rid of these pests:

1.    Baking Soda and Sugar: This is one of the economic techniques to get rid of cockroaches in your home. The sugar acts as a bait, while the baking powder slowly kills the bug. Mix both the ingredients in equal amount and spread it all around the place where mostly the cockroaches are seen.

2.    Boric Acid: Since it is a toxic chemical, it should only be used as a last resort if all other techniques have failed to keep cockroaches out of your home. It is, however, a sure-fire approach to get rid of bugs from your home. Dust some boric powder in locations where cockroaches are frequently found.

3.    Bay Leaves: Cockroaches are not killed by bay leaves, but they are kept away from the area where they are stored since they can't take the stench. Bay leaf is a common ingredient in Indian kitchens, and it is also non-poisonous. Make powder out of bay leaves and keep them in a bowl around the places.

4.    Lemon: Cockroaches are deterred from entering the house by the citrus scent of lemons. You can spray or mop the floor with some citrus solution on the areas they are found.

5.    Mint Spray: This is an effective and simple method for getting rid of cockroaches in your home. Mint is non-toxic and widely available in almost everyone's kitchen, so feel free to use it. Crush and boil the Mint leaves and once its cooled down, you can use it to spray the areas where cockroaches a frequently seen in your house/kitchen.


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