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Besides using vinegar, there are other natural ways to eliminate cockroaches at home. Here are four lesser-known tricks!

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First, we must know where these bugs come from. They might have been drawn to food left in a corner, especially if it has a lot of sugar. The initial step is to carefully inspect the kitchen and storage areas. Cockroaches usually live in wet and dark areas. That's why we also inspect the bathroom, focusing on the corners, floors, and trash areas. We always inspect to stop these bugs from appearing.
Cockroaches are harmful to us because they can trigger allergies and also carry pests and diseases. The substances used to eliminate them could also be harmful. There are many natural ways to repel cockroaches and manage pest control on your own.

Use soap and water to quickly eliminate cockroaches.
Besides vinegar, there are also other fragrant solutions that can be used to kill cockroaches. The main thing to use against these insects is definitely Marseille soap. We only need to make a mixture of water and soap and pour it into a spray bottle. Then, let's spray it in the corners of the house and in the areas where we have seen potential cockroaches. These will vanish quickly.
Not everyone is aware that catnip can also be used to repel cockroaches. These bugs really dislike it and that's why they move away when they touch it. We place the jars in the corners where cockroaches are and they will vanish right away.

The kitchen's closest and most helpful friends
Other helpers in fighting these bugs can be found in our kitchen. Indeed, rosemary, bay leaves, and garlic are strong natural repellents. Cockroaches dislike their own scent and will run away fast if we use it properly. We just have to gather rosemary or bay leaves and put them in the areas with pests. To use garlic, just place a few cloves on the areas that need it.
If we want to make a trap to kill cockroaches, we can use two cheap ingredients: baking soda and sugar. Let's mix the two ingredients together and sprinkle the mixture where the cockroaches are. They will consume our liquid, which is harmful to them. This way, we will solve the issue fast.

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