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🪳 How to Get Rid of Roaches Naturally – 4 Effective Remedies
Seeing a cockroach in your home is never a welcome sight. These unwelcome pests aren’t just creepy—they can carry bacteria, trigger allergies, and reproduce quickly. While chemical sprays are widely available, many people prefer natural, non-toxic solutions that are safe for kids, pets, and the environment.
Here are 4 effective natural remedies to help you get rid of roaches and keep them from coming back—for good.
1. Baking Soda and Sugar Trap
Why it works:
Baking soda reacts with the acids in a roach’s stomach, killing them after ingestion. The sugar lures them in.
How to use:
- Mix equal parts baking soda and sugar (about 1 tablespoon each).
- Sprinkle the mixture in areas where you’ve seen roach activity—under the sink, behind appliances, or in dark corners.
- Reapply daily until the problem subsides.
🧂 Tip: Use shallow lids or jar caps to keep the mixture neat and in place.
2. Bay Leaves (The Natural Repellent)
Why it works:
Roaches can’t stand the smell of bay leaves. While this method won’t kill them, it helps repel and prevent them.
How to use:
- Crush a handful of dried bay leaves to release more scent.
- Sprinkle the crushed leaves in cabinets, drawers, and pantry corners.
- Replace every couple of weeks for ongoing protection.
🌿 Bonus: Bay leaves are safe around food and pets.
3. Diatomaceous Earth (Food Grade)
Why it works:
This fine powder is deadly to insects but safe for humans and pets. It works by cutting through the roaches’ exoskeletons, dehydrating them.
How to use:
- Lightly dust food-grade diatomaceous earth along baseboards, under appliances, and in cracks and crevices.
- Leave it undisturbed for several days, then vacuum or sweep up.
⚠️ Be sure to use food-grade diatomaceous earth, not the kind used for pools.
