How To Dispose Of Cockroaches (Explained)

Cockroaches are one of the most common pests in many homes. Cockroaches are known to be disease-carrying pests. 

They can even cause allergies and asthma, especially in children. Cockroaches can cause damage to your furniture, floors and walls. 

Takeaways
The best way to dispose of cockroaches is to kill them first by using traps, sprays, or bait.
If you prefer more natural methods, try using essential oils or diatomaceous earth.
To prevent cockroaches from entering your home, keep your living space clean, seal up any cracks, and store your food in airtight containers.
Dealing with a cockroach infestation can be challenging, but with persistence and the right methods, it is possible to get rid of them.
If you struggle with a fear of cockroaches, take steps such as exposure therapy or relaxation techniques to overcome it.

There are several ways you can get rid of cockroaches and some of them are listed below:

Use Bait

Bait, in the form of a powder substance that attracts cockroaches, is an effective approach. Boric acid (available online) can be mixed with sugar or cornmeal and placed in areas where roaches are likely to be found, such as under sinks or behind refrigerators. 

It’s essential that children and pets cannot reach these bait traps, so it’s best to place them where they won’t be disturbed by interference from humans or animals.

Prevention is the key to keeping cockroaches out of your home. By following these simple steps, you can learn how to avoid cockroaches and keep your home pest-free

Vacuum and Dispose of the Cockroaches

The next step is to vacuum up the cockroaches with a regular vacuum cleaner. If you don’t have one, use a shop vac instead; it’s more powerful and will be able to suck up the rest of them. 

Make sure you dispose of any trash bags or cardboard boxes that were infested, so that they don’t spread elsewhere in your home.

Use Sticky Traps

Sticky traps are cheap, effective and easy to use. You can purchase them at any home improvement store or online. 

Just place the traps in areas where cockroaches are likely to be found (damp basements, garages, crawl spaces) and watch as they get caught on their way in or out of your house. 

Make sure that you choose a trap that is large enough for the area you want to cover so that more than one insect will get stuck at once!

Trap Type	Description
Glue Board Traps	Has a sticky glue at the bottom that captures cockroaches.
Box Traps	A rectangular box with an adhesive lining inside to trap cockroaches.
Pantry Pest Traps	Designed to attract and trap pantry pests including cockroaches.
Glue Tape Strips	Crafted to be hung in areas where cockroaches travel like corners and walls.
Insect Monitor Traps	Uses an adhesive backing to capture cockroaches and other pests.

Use Borax and Sugar

A mixture of borax and sugar is highly effective at killing cockroaches. To create this mixture, you’ll need to mix one part borax with three parts sugar.

Then put the mixture into a jar and place it near where you think the roaches are hiding. The cockroaches will eat the sugary-borax concoction and eventually die from dehydration, because they can’t digest the borax. It sounds too easy to be true, but it really works!

If you have pets or children in your home that could get into this mixture and ingest it (humans can eat up to 4 grams of boric acid without suffering any ill effects), make sure to keep them away from where you’re storing it and if possible, do all your mixing outside so there’s no chance of accidentally spilling some powder on yourself or someone else around your house when carrying things inside.

Cockroach control may seem challenging, but it is possible. In my experience, using a combination of chemical and non-chemical methods can help you control cockroach infestation and maintain a clean home

Use Organic Spray

Cockroaches are notorious for their ability to survive almost anything. However, if you use a high-quality organic spray, you will be able to eliminate them from your home in no time.

To begin, pour a small amount of vinegar and water into a spray bottle. Then add about two tablespoons of baking soda and shake it up so that everything mixes well together.

Spray this mixture around your house wherever you’ve seen cockroaches before or suspect they may be hiding out (in corners, behind appliances or counters). 

You should also spray along baseboards, doorframes and window sills where cockroach infestations tend to occur most often. 

Make sure that pets and children are not present when applying the solution; otherwise they may accidentally ingest some of it while cleaning up afterward!

Clean Up the Kitchen Before Going to Bed

Once you have put food away, make sure to clean up any spills or crumbs on the countertop. This will reduce the chances of cockroaches finding something to eat in your kitchen.

Clean up all trash from inside and outside of your house. Bags that are left open or cans that haven’t been properly sealed can attract roaches and other pests.

Remove clutter from your home and wash dishes right after use both things will deter roaches as well as other pests like mice! 

If food remains in a dish overnight, it attracts insects like cockroaches who feed on whatever they find while looking for scraps during their nightly scavenging sessions. 

To reduce this problem, make sure to wash dirty dishes right after using them so nothing gets left overnight (and thus attracts pests). 

Also remember not storing your garbage can under sinks where bugs may crawl into it while going through pipes or between walls; keep these areas free from debris like trash bags so there isn’t any place for insects such as cockroaches

Cockroach traps are an effective and inexpensive way to get rid of cockroaches. If you’re interested in learning how to make cockroach traps, read our guide for step-by-step instructions.

Apply Spices or Herbs

Sprinkle spices or herbs on the cockroach. The scent of cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and cloves will make the cockroach leave your house in search of a less spicy place to live. 

Sprinkle these spices on the floor where you saw the cockroach, as well as any other places you think they may be hiding. 

You can also sprinkle them on walls near baseboards and corners of rooms that are not being used much by people. 

This will force them out from their hiding spots so they can leave your home forever! Be sure to let all family members know about this trick so they will stay away from those areas until after you’ve placed the spices there for several days otherwise someone might accidentally fall into one of these traps and get hurt by mistake!

Spice/Herb	Description
Bay Leaves	Cockroaches are repelled by the strong fragrance of bay leaves.
Cinnamon	A strong, distinctive scent that can help repel cockroaches.
Garlic	Cockroaches seem to be repelled by the pungent aroma of garlic.
Peppermint	A potent fragrance that has been known to repel a variety of pests, including cockroaches.
Cayenne Pepper	Cockroaches find the spicy scent of cayenne pepper to be overwhelming and tend to avoid areas where it is present.

Diatomaceous Earth

Diatomaceous earth is a non-toxic, organic powder that’s made from crushed up fossilized aquatic creatures. 

It’s great for killing insects because it absorbs the waxy outer layer of their exoskeletons and dehydrates them. You can buy it at your local hardware store and you can use it in several different ways:

Sprinkle diatomaceous earth around the base of your home’s doors and windowsills to create a barrier that keeps the roaches from getting into your house in the first place. 

If they do manage to enter, sprinkle more around any entry points like cracks or crevices to keep them contained within one area where you can easily dispose of them later on (see below).

Put some over any existing insect traps this will help attract even more bugs into these devices so that they’ll become clogged with pests quickly! 

Just make sure not too much gets mixed in with whatever bait already exists there because otherwise all those dead bodies might start smelling pretty rank after awhile…which could lead back towards #1 above if someone notices something fishy going on before we’re ready yet again!

Soapy Water

Soapy water is another good way to kill cockroaches. If you have a large infestation, you can use soapy water to kill them on surfaces and in cracks and crevices where they are hiding.

To use this method, fill an appropriately sized bucket or container with soapy water. Make sure the soap you use is not harmful to pets or children and does not contain any dyes that could stain surfaces (i.e., no blue dishwashing liquid). 

Put the roaches in a plastic bag or container—if possible, try to keep them alive until the day before your appointment with Orkin!

The reason for this is so they can be counted accurately by our technicians when they come out to treat your home for roaches! 

You can also freeze these dead cockroaches before disposing of them in order to prevent future infestations from occurring at other locations such as restaurants/bars etcetera…

Living in an apartment can present unique challenges when it comes to pest control. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent cockroaches in apartments and keep your home clean and safe.”

Apply Catnip Oil on Cockroaches

As a cat owner, you may have heard of the benefits of catnip oil for your feline friend. Catnip oil is made from the leaves and stems of the herb of the same name, and it has been shown to be an effective insecticide when applied directly to cockroaches. 

To apply it, simply dip a cotton swab into some catnip oil and then rub it on the back of any cockroach that you see in your home (this will kill them quickly). Catnip oil can be purchased at many pet supply stores.

Apply Mint Oil on Cockroaches

If you have mint oil, apply it with a cotton swab or ball. This natural bug repellent will deter roaches from entering your home.

Mix one part water with three parts mint oil and apply the solution directly to the cockroach’s body and legs. You can also dilute the mixture further by adding more water if needed for easier application.

Feed Lemon Peel to Cockroaches

Lemon peel is a natural way to kill cockroaches. Cockroaches love the smell of lemons, so they will be attracted to it.

There are different ways you can use lemon peel for cockroach control:

You can place the peels around your house where you see cockroach activity, or in areas where you notice them coming and going (such as under sinks or behind appliances). The scent of the lemon peel will attract them and they will eat it, which will eventually kill them.

You can also put a few drops of essential oil on the lemon peels to further attract the roaches. This method works best when combined with other methods—for example by placing traps near areas that have been treated with oils/lemon peels.

Fear of cockroaches is a common phobia, but it doesn’t have to control your life. To overcome this fear and take control, try implementing these pro tips on how to get over fear of cockroaches and start living more confidently

Conclusion

The good news is that you can get rid of cockroaches in your home. The bad news is it’s not as easy as it sounds and will require some work on your part. 

The first thing you need to do is determine the source of infestation. If there are cracks or holes in the walls or floorboards near where they’re coming from then fill them up with caulking or silicone sealant. 

You’ll also want to check around pipes and drains; this is especially true if there are any leaks as well (this will help prevent future problems).