How It Works: Cockroaches are attracted to sugar, and baking soda can be lethal to them when ingested. The combination of baking soda and sugar acts as a simple cockroach bait that they can’t resist.
What You Need:
1 part baking soda
1 part sugar
How to Use:
Mix equal parts of sugar and baking soda together.
Place the mixture in areas where you’ve seen cockroaches, such as behind appliances, under sinks, or in dark corners.
The sugar will lure the cockroaches, and the baking soda will cause their stomachs to expand and kill them.
What You Can Expect: Over time, the roaches will consume the mixture and die. This method is non-toxic, affordable, and effective.
2. Use Diatomaceous Earth (Food Grade)
How It Works: Diatomaceous earth is a natural powder made from the fossilized remains of tiny aquatic organisms. It works by damaging the exoskeleton of cockroaches, causing them to dehydrate and die.
What You Need:
Food-grade diatomaceous earth
How to Use:
Sprinkle a thin layer of diatomaceous earth in areas where cockroaches are active, such as along baseboards, under the refrigerator, and in kitchen cabinets.
Leave it for several days, then vacuum it up.
What You Can Expect: Diatomaceous earth is safe for humans and pets but deadly to insects. It’s an inexpensive and effective solution for cockroach control.
