Repellents won't kill roaches, but it will prevent them from coming back.
Roaches are typically found in areas with a large amount of filth and food, but they can enter a clean home or apartment when searching for food. Even if you clean your home frequently, it's still possible to have a roach problem, but organic repellents help control the problem. Does this Spark an idea?
Types
Bay leaves, catnip, cucumber, beer and garlic are all potential repellents for roaches, according to the website Eartheasy. If using beer as a deterrent, soak strips of bread in the beer and then place the strips in a metal container. Keep the beer-soaked bread under the sink and in cabinets.
Uses
Dried products, including the bay leaves and catnip, are effective repellents for cockroaches when placed in areas where roaches frequent such as cabinets, under sinks and on counters. With cucumber and garlic, you'll want to replace the items with fresh ones every day.
Considerations
Use repellents along the top of your cabinets, suggests Eartheasy. Roaches prefer areas high above the ground and treating your cabinets alone might not be enough.
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