If you want to get rid of rats and cockroaches, there are several effective and commonly used things you can apply at home. Here are some practical options. 🐀🪳
1. Boric Acid
One of the most effective treatments for cockroaches.
How to use:
- Sprinkle a thin layer behind:
- refrigerator
- sink
- cabinets
- cracks and corners
- Roaches walk through it and die after ingesting it while cleaning themselves.
⚠️ Keep away from pets and children.
2. **Baking Soda + Sugar
A popular DIY remedy for cockroaches.
How to use:
- Mix equal parts baking soda and sugar.
- Place small amounts in lids or plates where roaches appear.
- Sugar attracts them; baking soda kills them.
3. Peppermint Oil Spray
Good natural repellent for rats and cockroaches.
How to use:
- Mix 10–15 drops of peppermint oil with water.
- Spray around:
- doors
- windows
- kitchen corners
- rat entry points.
Rodents hate the strong smell.
4. Naphthalene
Often used to repel pests.
How to use:
- Place mothballs in cupboards, storage areas, and corners where rats hide.
⚠️ Strong smell and toxic if ingested.
5. Use a Ready Pest Control Product
Common options include:
- Mortein
- Hit
- Baygon
These sprays kill cockroaches instantly.
✅ Extra Tips (Very Important):
- Keep food sealed.
- Take out trash daily.
- Fix water leaks (roaches love moisture).
- Seal holes in walls where rats enter.
👍 If you want, I can also show you a simple 1-minute homemade mixture that kills cockroaches overnight and also drives rats away.
