Roaches are disgusting, dirty pests that can cause serious health problems. They crawl around your home, eat your food and spread disease.
If you find roaches in your home, it’s important to get rid of them immediately before they spread further. Here are some ways you can get rid of cockroaches naturally without chemicals:
| Takeaways |
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| Cockroach infestations can pose serious health risks and damage your home. |
| There are effective and safe ways to get rid of cockroaches without using harmful chemicals. |
| Regular inspections and treatments are crucial for preventing and treating cockroach infestations. |
| Identifying the species of cockroaches in your home is important for proper pest management. |
| Simple preventative measures like cleaning and sealing entry points can go a long way in preventing cockroach infestations. |
Clean Your House
To get rid of cockroaches, you need to clean your house and kitchen. You can also clean the bathroom and bedroom as well as living room but make sure that you check if there are any food materials inside these rooms.
If not, then it would be better for you to just leave them alone because getting rid of cockroaches is not going to be easy if there are still food materials for them inside your home.
Once you have done this, then it is time for you to start looking for other places where cockroach may hide so that they won’t return again in the near future.
You should look under tables or chairs; inside cabinets and drawers; under sinks; behind appliances; behind baseboards and around plumbing fixtures, walls or ceilings etcetera because these are usually areas where roaches like hiding themselves away from sight but they could still come out at night when no one is home (or during daytime if they feel hungry).
Identifying the species of cockroaches in your home is key to effective pest management. Check out our guide on common species of cockroaches found in homes to learn more about these pests and how to get rid of them.
Seal Off Cracks and Crevices
You may have heard the rumor that cockroaches can squeeze through cracks as small as 1/4 inch. This is true. Cockroaches are slimy and flexible, so they can easily crawl through crevices and cracks in walls and floors.
To prevent roaches from being able to access your attic, basement or other parts of your home, you should seal up any cracks or crevices where they might be able to get into a room or area of your house. Caulk and silicone are two common products used for this purpose.
Caulks come in different colors so that it blends in with the existing paint on the walls (if any), making it less noticeable than silicone which tends to be clear.
Use caulk around windowsills, doorsills, baseboards and moldings where roaches might enter your home from outdoors or crawl along walls before entering a room through an opening like a loose electrical outlet cover plate on a wall outlet near ground level inside your home’s foundation
If you want to get rid of cockroaches in your home without exposing your family and pets to harmful chemicals, check out our guide on natural remedies vs chemical pesticides. You’ll learn about effective and safe alternatives for cockroach control.
Place Glue Boards in Infested Areas
If you have found roaches in your home, place glue traps in areas where the roaches are likely to be hiding.
To keep roaches from returning, it is important to eliminate their food sources and nesting areas. Place glue traps in cabinets and other places where they like to hide out at night. If you’re not sure whether you have cockroach problems, try placing a few glue traps around your house overnight – then check them in the morning!
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| 1. Place glue boards in areas where you’ve seen cockroaches, such as along baseboards, under sinks, and behind appliances. |
| 2. Make sure the glue boards are flat on the ground and not obstructed by objects. |
| 3. Check the glue boards regularly and replace them when they’re full. |
| 4. Properly dispose of filled glue boards by sealing them in a plastic bag and throwing them away. |
Use Bait Traps to Kill Them
Bait traps are a great way to kill cockroaches without using harsh chemicals. These devices are usually in the form of gel baits, which are inserted into small cardboard boxes or plastic tubes.
You can buy them at your local hardware store or online. When you place these bait traps near infested areas like around stove tops and sinks the roaches will eat the bait and die from poison inside it.
When your trap is full of dead cockroaches, dispose of them by throwing them away in a sealed bag so that other animals don’t get poisoned by eating them too!
Make a DIY Boric Acid Trap
Boric acid has been used for years as a household pest control. It’s safe for humans and pets, but roaches can’t digest it. You can mix boric acid with sugar and make a DIY trap that will kill cockroaches in your home.
First, you’ll need to find out where the roaches are hiding out in your house. Do they prefer dark corners? Or do they like to hang out near food sources? Once you’ve figured that out, start placing small jars filled with the mixture around those areas. Be sure to label each jar clearly so no one accidentally drinks it!
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Make a Borax Trap
In the event that you do find yourself with a cockroach infestation, borax is an effective and safe way to eliminate them. Borax is a natural insecticide that has been used for centuries as an effective method of pest control.
As far back as ancient Egypt, people have been using borax to get rid of roaches and other pests in their homes and gardens!
Borax can be toxic if ingested by humans or pets. When it comes into contact with skin, it can cause irritation or rashes depending on how much you are exposed to at once; however, there are no known long-term effects that result from ingesting small amounts over time (in the case of roach baits made using borax).
If your cat eats some while they’re playing around then they’ll probably just puke it out without any problems the same would apply if one were accidentally swallowed by a child under 10 years old who doesn’t know better–but again: no long term effects will result from this exposure so don’t worry too much about giving them something poisonous every once in awhile!
If you’re worried about whether or not boric acid has harmful side effects when ingested by children or pets please read our article on Borax Safety Precautions below before continuing with step 5 below where we show how easy it is create an awesome homemade Roach Trap using these easy steps!
Make a Borax Trap
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| 1 cup borax |
| 1/2 cup sugar |
| 1/2 cup water |
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| 1. Mix borax, sugar, and water in a bowl until you have a thick paste. |
| 2. Cut small pieces of cardboard or paper and apply the mixture to them. |
| 3. Place the traps in areas where you’ve seen cockroaches, such as behind appliances, under sinks, and in cabinets. |
| 4. Check the traps regularly and replace them as needed. |
Make a Roach Killer Spray Using Essential Oils
- You can make an essential oil-based spray to kill roaches using the following essential oils: peppermint, clove and lemon oil.
- To make your homemade cockroach killer spray, put 20 drops of each type of essential oil into a spray bottle filled with two cups of water. Mix well and shake before each use.
- Spray this mixture on areas where you have seen roaches or suspect they are living. Do not use near children or pets as they may be harmful if ingested in large doses.
- Rinse any surfaces that were sprayed after 24 hours to avoid staining them permanently with the oily residue that remains after spraying has dried
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Throw Out Food That Attracts the Roaches
- Don’t leave dirty dishes in the sink.
Cockroaches need water, but they also need food. They’re attracted to wet surfaces and standing water where they can find food scraps or leftover crumbs from previous meals. When you leave old, dirty dishes in the sink, you provide a great environment for cockroaches to live in.
- Don’t leave food out in the open for extended periods of time.
Cockroaches are scavengers that will eat anything if given the opportunity (even other dead roaches).
Humans may not want their food crawling with germs and bugs, but cockroaches don’t mind! If there is something edible sitting on your countertop overnight or for days at a time, it’ll attract these creepy crawlers like crazy—and once they’re there…they won’t be leaving anytime soon unless you take care of them!
Pour Ammonia Down Drains and Sinks
If you have a cockroach infestation, then you’ll need something that’s going to kill them and keep them away. Ammonia is an effective cockroach killer and is easy to use around your home.
To get rid of cockroaches in your kitchen, pour ammonia down the drains and sinks once a week. The fumes will kill the roaches when they come up looking for water or food scraps. This will also help prevent future infestations in this area of your house because it kills lingering eggs as well as adults.
To get rid of cockroaches in your bathroom, pour one cup of ammonia into each drain once per day for three days straight—but only do it if no one uses that room during this time!
Regular cockroach inspections and treatments are essential for preventing infestations and protecting your home. Learn more about the importance of these measures with our guide on cockroach inspections and treatments.
Conclusion
The best way to deal with cockroaches is to prevent them from coming into your home in the first place.
The first thing you should do is make sure that all food and trash are kept in tightly closed containers or thrown away immediately. You should also keep clean and tidy so there aren’t any food crumbs lying around for them to feed on.
Further Reading
If you’re interested in learning more about effective cockroach control, check out these helpful resources:
How to Get Rid of Roaches in Your Home: This blog post from Smith’s Pest Management offers practical tips for eliminating cockroaches from your home.
Home Remedies: Cockroaches: Livspace provides a list of natural and affordable remedies for getting rid of cockroaches in your home.
How To Get Rid of Cockroaches: Forbes offers a comprehensive guide on how to identify, prevent, and treat cockroach infestations.
FAQs
What are some common signs of a cockroach infestation?
- Cockroach droppings
- Musty, unpleasant odor
- Shed skins or egg casings
- Live cockroaches in or around your home
- Unusual sounds, like rustling or tapping, coming from walls or other secluded areas
What are some health risks associated with cockroach infestations?
Cockroaches can trigger or worsen allergies and asthma, as well as spread harmful bacteria and disease-causing pathogens.
Can I get rid of cockroaches on my own?
Yes, you can use a variety of DIY methods to eliminate cockroaches from your home, such as boric acid, diatomaceous earth, and traps. However, severe infestations may require the assistance of a professional pest control service.
What steps can I take to prevent cockroach infestations?
- Keep your home clean and free of clutter
- Store food and garbage properly
- Seal cracks and crevices around doors, windows, and other entry points
- Keep your home dry and well-ventilated
How can professional pest control services help me deal with cockroach infestations?
Professional pest control services have the expertise and tools to effectively identify, treat, and prevent cockroach infestations, as well as provide ongoing maintenance and monitoring.
Hello! I’m Hellen James, and I write about how to keep pests from invading your home. For the last 10 years, I’ve been working in pest control and am excited to share my expertise with you!
