Cockroaches: how to get rid of them at home

Are cockroaches afraid of Domestos and bleach?

Are these means capable of removing, or at least scaring away, enemies?

Anastasia

Achievement received 10/08/2018

I doubt it very much. I won’t say anything about Domestos, but during my student days there were tons of cockroaches in the dormitory of our university. They sprinkled the places where they gathered and the paths along which they ran, all the cracks with pharmaceutical bleach powder. And at least they need henna. They ran calmly right through the powder scattered everywhere and didn’t even think about dying, or even being afraid of such a pungent smell. And in general, cockroaches are famous for their ability to survive in the most extreme conditions, where other living creatures would have died out long ago.

I don’t think that bleach and Domestas can repel cockroaches. They are aimed at fighting germs, not cockroaches. Why reinvent the wheel and try to remove cockroaches with Domestas and bleach? There are proven effective products designed specifically to combat cockroaches, for example, Dohlox. The product causes mutation of insects at the genetic level, depriving them of the opportunity to leave offspring, and affects the entire population. The product is quite inexpensive.

Cockroaches, like wool moths, very quickly adapt to means aimed at their destruction. In this they are similar to the Colorado potato beetle. During the entire time of fighting them, the cockroaches managed to eat so many different things that now they don’t care about anything, and “Domestos” and chlorine are basically a dessert.

True, modern technologies seem to make it possible to get rid of the cutest little animals. Since cockroaches are immune to various kinds of poison, then chemist-biologists took a different route and synthesized some kind of miracle drug that makes cockroaches incapable of childbearing. Of course, birth control for cockroaches will not get rid of them overnight. We will have to wait for the natural death of the last cockroach from the home population, hope that cockroaches from the neighboring apartment will not try to occupy the holy place, and pray that the cockroaches do not learn to reproduce by budding.

No. Cockroaches are not afraid of either one or the other. It is quite difficult to breed them, especially if your beloved neighbors breed insects. There are quite a few substances on sale now to kill cockroaches. We purchased a special paste. This was many years ago, but cockroaches are unlikely to have changed. Neither traps for cockroaches, nor means for sterilizing them, nor chalk helped. Bleaching with Domestos and even more so. The dorm cockroaches were persistent and accustomed to everything. And the larva in the trap, please. Don't waste your time and energy or inhale the smell of chlorine.

As for Domestos, it is unlikely to repel cockroaches. It is a detergent and cleanser. Designed to fight microorganisms. And cockroaches are not microorganisms at all, they are entire multicellular insects. Well, you poison a couple of them, but the others won’t get into it. And they adapt to this whole thing very quickly.

But bleach is perhaps a more effective remedy. It not only has disinfecting abilities in liquid form, but also emits a specific smell of chlorine, which cannot be confused with anything else.

But the trouble is that its smell has an unfavorable effect not only on members of the cockroach tribe, but also on people. Cockroaches in general are one of those insects that, once one representative of this “people” has appeared in the apartment, then in a couple of hours there will be quite a lot of them. So, bleach should be used with caution.

By the way, I noticed an interesting thing: when household appliances, such as mobile phones, computers and microwave ovens, began to appear in houses, cockroaches quickly began to make their legs out of apartments. Moreover, as I understand it, such devices must be used constantly so that microwave and radio emission occurs. I won’t say it with a guarantee, but I just had to observe that cockroaches settle in precisely those houses where life is the old-fashioned way, without computers and microwaves with mobile phones.

A few more folk methods

Cockroaches are afraid of many things in an apartment: sharp sounds of the microwave and the whistle of the kettle, flashes of light, temperature changes. But these are temporary phenomena to which insects quickly adapt. The constant presence of irritating chemicals is completely intolerable for adult specimens and larvae.

What smell are cockroaches afraid of?

• 10% ammonia solution. The unpleasant, pungent odor of ammonia affects the respiratory center of insects and forces them to avoid treated surfaces. What is the best way to use it? Add a couple of tablespoons of ammonia solution to a bucket of water to wash floors.
• Bleaching. Most of all, cockroaches are afraid of odors, which not only cause them discomfort, but also reduce their ability to reproduce. The use of bleach when treating surfaces causes insects to quickly leave the premises.
• Acetic acid. Aromatic means for preparing marinades has a negative effect on cockroaches. Adding 3% vinegar to water for washing floors (2-3 tablespoons per 10-liter bucket) will not only disinfect your home, but also rid it of insects.

You can not only repel, but also destroy cockroaches by mixing equal parts of sugar and baking soda. The insects will eat the sweet bait, and after a while the resulting bubbles with carbon dioxide will kill the adult insects.

An effective way to repel cockroaches from indoors is to use essential oil. Adding a few drops of anise, mint or juniper extract to the water for washing floors will not only fill the apartment with aroma, but will also repel insects from it. Medicinal herbs have the same effect: thyme, sage, rosemary. Harmful insects cannot stand the smell of fir - by installing a Christmas tree indoors, a person suddenly eliminates the problem with an insect infestation.

Cockroaches are afraid of the smell of herbs and spices, so they will voluntarily leave their favorite private house or apartment. In such conditions, insects cannot reproduce, so they leave the apartment in search of a more favorable environment.

It’s not difficult to find a handy remedy in your house or apartment that the mustachioed pest is afraid of.

But when using it, you should be careful, wear gloves and a medical mask.

Methods for using bleach against cockroaches

Bleach for cockroaches is used in the form of a solution (1-2%), which is usually used to disinfect various surfaces and objects:

1. The procedure must be carried out wearing protective gloves and a gown.
2. Before you start processing, you need to make sure that all products are hidden and no one is in the house.
3. At the end of the procedure, you can observe how cockroaches react to bleach. Insects usually leave the room because the strong smell prevents them from finding food. In addition, they become disoriented in space.

You can use another method, which requires preparing a solution containing water (10 l) and bleach (1 kg). Since bleach is poorly soluble in water, the sediment that has formed at the bottom does not need to be thrown away. It needs to be filled with water several more times until a light yellow solution is formed, which needs to be used to wash the floor, diluting it with a little water. In addition, a little “Whiteness” (about 50 ml) should be added to the bucket with the solution. After this treatment, the cockroaches will leave the apartment.

Many people doubt that bleach helps against cockroaches. It is worth noting that the effectiveness of this substance is usually temporary. After all, the use of a solution is not capable of destroying pests, but only repels them. Often, after a certain period of time, they return to their old place and continue to lead the same lifestyle.

How to use chlorine against parasites

Bleached lime in its pure form has no insecticidal properties. It is intended for disinfection of various premises.

Nevertheless, this substance is often used for.

This can be done in several ways:

1. Mix the preparation with water, and then treat furniture, baseboards and floors with this composition.
2. The powder can be sprinkled in a thin layer in places where bedbugs accumulate: along baseboards, around beds or near bedside tables.

Bedbug habitats are treated with chlorine solution or powder.

Inhalation of chlorine vapor poses a health hazard because this substance can cause:

• difficulty breathing and stopping it;
• dizziness;
• cardiopalmus;
• chest pain;
• a sore throat;
• severe shortness of breath;
• cough;
• pulmonary edema;
• skin burns;
• tearing, irritation of the mucous membrane of the eyes, etc.

Chemical burns may occur if chlorine comes into contact with the skin.

In this regard, when working with the product, it is necessary to wear a respirator and rubber gloves. No people or pets should be in the house at this time.

After carrying out such a procedure, the rooms must be thoroughly ventilated.

Expert advice

Chloride of lime is a strong oxidizing agent. It must be handled with extreme caution so as not to harm the health of residents. The smell of bleach irritates the eyes, skin and respiratory mucosa. In addition, substances in the form of a dry powder or concentrated solution can damage metal or plastic surfaces.

When using bleach to kill cockroaches, you need to make sure that pets do not come into contact with it. When disinfecting carpet or fleecy materials, it is better to use powder. To make sure that it does not harm the paints, the powder must first be applied to a small area of ​​the product.

Experts doubt whether bleach will help against cockroaches and advise using it if it is not possible to use other, more effective methods. In a large private house, this aggressive product is ineffective, since it is impossible to treat remote areas (cracks, areas under the floor and baseboard). And it is difficult to ensure contact between cockroaches and bleach, since insects try to hide from human eyes, cleverly finding secluded places for this.

Are cockroaches afraid of ultrasound?

High-frequency radiation that is not perceived by human hearing is very unpleasant for cockroaches. They cannot kill these insects, but they will force them to look for more comfortable living conditions. It is on the basis of this feature that all kinds of ultrasonic repellers that are offered on the market today are designed. Their developers promise that unwanted guests will leave your home within a few days or a few weeks.

But you shouldn’t be deluded by such promises if you live in a multi-apartment high-rise building. After living with neighbors, they will certainly return as soon as you stop turning on the device that drove them out.

How to get rid of cockroaches in an apartment

Cockroaches are found in many older homes, but due to their ubiquity and persistence, they can even be found in new buildings. Unfortunately, they appear not only in places where the owners do not pay enough attention to order, since cockroaches can move from neighbors and multiply in your home. Getting rid of cockroaches in an apartment is not easy, but it is still possible, and we will tell you exactly how you can evict them from your home.

Of course, to remove cockroaches, it is necessary to maintain perfect cleanliness in the house, especially in the kitchen. At the same time, few people know that the favorite place of these nasty insects is near bathrooms, that is, in those places where they can get moisture for drinking. Interestingly, to survive, cockroaches need not so much food as food, which they can get in the sink, toilet and even in a flower pot

That is why it is very important to ensure that all surfaces are thoroughly wiped and not a drop of water remains anywhere.

To combat cockroaches, you can use both ready-made products, which can be purchased without problems in stores and veterinary pharmacies, and home-made products. Below we will look at the most effective means to get rid of cockroaches quickly and, most importantly, harmlessly to the human body.

What products are best to buy to fight cockroaches?

Today there are many effective means to combat cockroaches, which should be used strictly according to the instructions. Some of them can adversely affect not only cockroaches, but also harm the health of people living in the apartment. So, to combat cockroaches you can purchase the following products:

• Gels (“Raptor”, “Liquidator”, “Dohlox”, “Killer”) are considered the most effective, since the effect will be noticeable after 3 – 5 days. The gel should be applied in small drops around the perimeter of the room along the baseboard, and the distance between drops should be approximately 10 cm.
• Bait traps (“Raptor”, “Raid” or “Combat”) attract curious insects. Inside each trap there is poison that the cockroaches spread among themselves. By gluing such a trap with Velcro, within a week you can enjoy the absence of cockroaches in your apartment.

Aerosols (“Baygon”, “Raid”) should be used especially carefully. Their contents should be sprayed in places where cockroaches gather

The effect is not the same as that of the first two remedies, but still there will be fewer cockroaches in the house. Crayons against cockroaches (“Titanic”, “Mashenka”). Once a week, use this chalk to go over all baseboards and door jambs. If there are few cockroaches in the apartment, then you can get rid of them with the help of crayons in about a month.

Getting rid of cockroaches with home remedies

If for some reason you were unable to remove cockroaches using the means described above, then you should try making the poison yourself. We offer several effective recipes, the use of which will allow all cockroaches to survive no later than a month.

1. Take chicken eggs and cook them for at least 6 hours, then take out the yolks and grind them with boric acid. Roll into dense balls and place them in the kitchen and bathroom.
2. Sprinkle boric acid thickly on ventilation holes, sinks, toilets, trash cans, and baseboards. Do not be afraid to overdo it, since boric acid is harmless to humans.
3. When there are cockroaches in the house, you should wash the floor exclusively with the addition of ammonia, which has a detrimental effect on insects.
4. Take a deep container, pour beer into it and grease the edges with Vaseline. We leave it in the kitchen overnight, and in the morning we watch for the drowned “beer drinkers.”

Getting rid of cockroaches in an apartment is a very lengthy process, but with the help of our recipes and keeping the house clean you will be able to get rid of them for a long time.

Experts tell us what smells repel cockroaches

Cockroaches have a well-developed sense of smell; with the help of smell they navigate in space, look for a mate, food, and escape from danger.

Cockroaches do not like the smell, which clogs the receptors.
It should be a persistent aroma that causes discomfort to insects. Certain aromas can be used to expel Prussians from an apartment or house, and to prevent their appearance. Garlic The persistent smell of the vegetable is not tolerated by insects living in the wild or indoors.

Fresh cloves are laid out in cabinets, behind furniture, refrigerators, and stoves. During active actions, furniture is rubbed on the back side, the legs of tables and chairs. The solution is poured into cracks and hard-to-reach places. Garlic Cockroaches are afraid of garlic, so they run away from the persistent aroma. The advantages of the control method are accessibility and safety.

Disadvantages: the smell is unpleasant for humans, the effect ends quickly as soon as the aroma weakens, there is a high probability of addiction. Cockroaches have a keen sense of smell, so the insects will feel discomfort for a maximum of a week.

Smoke from Nitrocellulose Cellulose nitrate is a chemical compound of nitrate esters.

Widely used for the manufacture of smokeless powder, explosives, film-forming bases in varnishes, paints, and enamels.

Folk experts claim that the smoke from nitrocellulose does an excellent job of killing cockroaches, surviving them from the room in several procedures. Smoke from nitrocellulose. The use of the method is advisable in non-residential, basement premises. Smoke from nitrocellulose is released quickly, but the substance burns out in a matter of minutes. The final extermination of Prussians requires several procedures with an interval of 1-2 weeks.

Paint, varnish The persistent smell of paint persists for a long time and is felt by cockroaches even when a person can no longer hear it.

When all control methods have been tried and the desired result has not been achieved, they begin to renovate the apartment. They are engaged in wallpapering, painting floors, and varnishing walls. In a few days the Prussians will vacate the premises and will not appear there for a maximum of six months. Paint and varnish. If you use additional methods of protection - poisonous gels, traps, you can prevent future contamination of the premises.

Tobacco smoke. Prussians cannot stand the smell of tobacco and stay away from it.

The method was widely used in the last century, when all means were good to fight cockroaches. Tobacco smoke clogs the receptors, so the insects hide, and if there is a constant presence of an odor that is offensive to them, they leave the room. To expel parasites, you need to burn a dry sprig of tobacco or smoke shag.

The effectiveness of the method is questionable , since the owners of dysfunctional apartments smoke indoors very often, the number of “settlers” does not decrease, but increases. Cockroaches do not like the smell, but it does not kill them or force them to leave the conquered territory.

Herbs. Cockroaches are repelled by the smell of plants containing large amounts of essential oils.

To combat Prussians, fresh and dry flowers are used. The protection lasts as long as there is a persistent aroma. There is a high probability of addiction, so the bouquet arrangement needs to be changed periodically. The grass repels insects for a maximum of a week, then the protection needs to be renewed.

What herb are cockroaches afraid of: mint; sagebrush; tansy; Bay leaf; anise; eucalyptus; honeysuckle; red elderberry Plants that repel cockroaches have been known since ancient times, when their use was the only effective method of control. The use of the method from modern Prussians is ineffective. Indoor plants Some indoor plants prevent the appearance of insects in the apartment. Domestic cockroaches are afraid of geranium in the kitchen, lemon balm, and chamomile. The method can hardly be called highly effective, but in combination with other means of control it helps prevent infection of the premises.

Oils. Cockroaches are repelled by the smell, which persists for a long time and interferes with normal life activities and the search for food.

Unlike plants, the aroma of essential oil lasts longer, is much richer, and its application is more convenient and extensive. An aromatic substance is added to water for washing floors, wiping furniture, soaking cotton wool, placing it in places where cockroaches accumulate, and using an aroma lamp. To make the smell of cockroaches last longer, drip it onto a night light, leave it on all night, and burn a candle soaked in ethers every evening.

Cockroaches are afraid of the smell: eucalyptus oil; tea tree; lavender; anise; geraniums; lemon balm; peppermint.

Chemicals. Products with scents hated by Prussians are available in every home. Prussians cannot stand the smell of concentrated table vinegar, ammonia, or bleach. To combat insects, products containing chlorine are used - Whiteness. Add to water for washing floors or leave in an open container overnight when cockroach activity increases. A cotton swab is soaked in ammonia and placed in areas with the greatest concentration of Prussians. Wipe furniture, floors, baseboards with a vinegar solution, and pour it into the cracks.

Smells that repel cockroaches contain flammable substances - gasoline, kerosene, motor oil. It is advisable to use the products in non-residential premises. Soak a rag and leave it in the room. Fragrances do not repel cockroaches forever. They help drive out insects, but do not provide lasting results. After a successful operation, you need to think about major repairs, eliminating cracks in the wall, floor, fixing taps, pipelines, and keeping the house clean.

Source: lenta.ua

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How to fight so as not to get hurt yourself

These ancient companions of man, as was accurately noted already in this century, are not afraid of either radiation or other factors that are fatal to other living organisms - but such a folk remedy as a well-aimed blow from a slipper can become fatal for a cockroach. But to fight hordes of insects, no amount of slippers is enough.

In addition to mechanical destruction (which is troublesome and not always possible, taking into account the talents of cockroaches to hide in the narrowest and inaccessible crevices), man invented chemical means. Some of them kill insects irrevocably, others create unbearable conditions for them and thereby force them into a mass exodus to find another home.

The most effective means of repelling cockroaches is strong-smelling substances (both natural and synthetic). These insects are most sensitive to odors:

ammonia (ammonia); petroleum products (gasoline, kerosene, etc.); bleach and chlorine-containing substances (Belizna bleach, etc.).

But ammonia is bad because its effect on cockroaches does not last long, since it evaporates quickly. And apartment owners can get respiratory irritation due to ammonia vapors.

The second method is very effective - but hardly anyone in their right mind would dare to treat their home with flammable substances, which also form explosive fumes. No one argues that cockroaches are unlikely to survive during a fire, but the cost of victory makes such a fight meaningless.

What remains is chlorine, which in this case plays two roles: repellent and disinfectant.

Bleach solution and chlorine powder are used to destroy pathogenic organisms - fungi, bacteria, etc. But insects are also afraid of the smell of this chemical. If you treat with bleach at home, you can get rid of unwanted neighbors for a while. A one-time treatment will last no more than a couple of days, after which the cockroach population will very quickly recover, if you do not resort to repeated treatment. Once the smell of chlorine appears, the longhorned beetles will immediately retreat because they will be scared off by the chemical and, in addition, they will no longer smell food or any other organic matter that they can profit from.

The powder is poured in those places where insects are particularly crowded. But such use is unacceptable in apartments and houses where there are pets and small children.

A chlorine solution is mainly used against cockroaches (at a concentration of no higher than 2%!). This bleach is used to treat surfaces (walls, floors), furniture and utensils.

Particular attention should be paid to baseboards, cracks under furniture, bathrooms and kitchens

To wash floors, use a bleach-lime solution (1 kg of bleach per bucket of water). A precipitate of undissolved chlorine remains in the container; you can use it again by adding less water or filling it to the top and adding a cap of “Belizna” product.

Rules for working with bleach:

it is necessary to hide all products; you need rubber gloves (and preferably a robe that goes straight into the wash);

Chemicals

There are many chemical insecticides available in stores today. To choose the best remedy for cockroaches at home, it is important to know the features of such drugs. Based on the preparative form, they are divided into the following groups:

1. Aerosols.
2. Concentrated liquids.
3. Gels.
4. Pencils.
5. Traps.

Modern ram repellents are considered safe for people and pets. But this is only true if they are used correctly.

Aerosols

A simple way to poison cockroaches at home is to use aerosols. It is enough to spray the product in places where insects accumulate. After drying, such preparations leave a thin film of insecticide on the surface. Cockroaches poison themselves and transfer the poison to their nests, which leads to the death of the entire population.

Among the popular means are:

1. Reid.
2. Clean house.
3. Raptor.
4. Battalion commander

When using aerosols, it is important to wear protective gloves and a respirator. The apartment is first emptied of people and pets. Doors and windows are closed. The room can only be ventilated four hours after completion of treatment.

Concentrated liquids

Insecticides in the form of concentrated liquids have a wide spectrum of action. They kill cockroaches, house ants, bedbugs, fleas and other insects. The disadvantage of such drugs is their toxicity. In order not to harm your own health, it is important to follow the instructions for use.

Concentrated liquids are easy to use. They are diluted in clean water and treated with a spray bottle on all surfaces in the apartment. Before the procedure begins, food, hygiene items, people and pets are removed from the apartment. You can return to the premises 5–6 hours after completion of the treatment.

Effective remedies for cockroaches are:

1. Get.
2. Agran.
3. Dobrokhim Micro.
4. Confidant.
5. Medelis-Ziper.

Upon returning to the apartment after treatment, open all the windows wide and ventilate the room for a couple of hours. After this, wet cleaning is done.

Gels

Preparations in the form of a gel cope with adult individuals, but they are not able to have an effect on eggs. Such tools are easy to use. They are packaged in syringes or tubes. The gel is applied to the places where cockroaches move. The insecticide remains active for two months. Among the effective drugs are:

1. Globol.
2. Forsyth.
3. Absolute.
4. Brownie.
5. Clean house.
6. Battalion commander

When working with such products, it is important to follow safety rules. Avoid getting the drug into your eyes and mucous surfaces.

Pencils

Cockroaches eat everything that gets in their way. The action of pencils is based on this fact. They consist of chalk with the addition of strong insecticides. They are used to draw stripes in insect habitats. The cockroaches will immediately begin to eat it and spread the poison to the nests. This will lead to their mass death.

Among the most effective means are:

1. Mashenka.
2. Brownie.
3. Clean house.
4. Tornado.

The advantage of pencils is their low cost. Anyone can afford such an insecticide. You do not have to leave your apartment to carry out the treatment. These drugs are not capable of causing harm to human or animal health.

Traps

A popular way to get rid of domestic cockroaches in an apartment is to use traps. They are a cardboard box without two side walls. A bait is placed inside the trap that attracts insects. The bottom of the box is coated with strong glue. Crawling into the trap, the cockroach sticks and dies.

Today there are also traps with poisonous effects. They contain a poison pill. The cockroaches eat it and die. On their paws they manage to transfer chemical particles to their nests.

The following traps are popular:

1. Forsyth.
2. Argus.
3. Block.
4. Kamikaze.
5. Raptor.
6. Reid.

The disadvantage of this product is its fragility. The trap quickly fills with cockroaches and will have to be replaced with a new one.

Causes of pests in the apartment

Sanitary and epidemiological station specialists, professional insect fighters and simply sellers of insecticides unanimously claim that the reason for the appearance of cockroaches is unsanitary conditions, improper storage of food and untimely removal of garbage and food debris.

At least three more conditions must be added to unsanitary conditions:

• The presence of free water, which is extremely important for maintaining the metabolism of the insect body;
• Problems with sewer lines. Putrid fumes, traces of sewage leaks, places with the characteristic smell of missing food attract cockroaches like a magnet, even if the room is treated with the product;
• Devices with built-in open electric and gas heaters. A cockroach needs warmth, just like water and food.

Therefore, we have to look for chemicals that can affect the metabolism and chemistry of cockroaches. The best products are those based on siloxanes, but they are too expensive compared to boric acid.

Where do cockroaches come from?

Domestic cockroaches are a problem in apartment buildings and dormitories. They visit private houses less often and it is easier to drive them out of there. And in human anthills there is freedom for pests: you can travel to different apartments to find a better shelter. There is always water and food, a comfortable temperature and many secluded corners.

Where can cockroaches come from?

1. If your house has a garbage disposal, then sooner or later you will see barbels, if not at home, then definitely in the entrance.
2. Usually insects come from neighbors. And not necessarily from loved ones: pests travel freely through ventilation shafts, penetrate through cracks in walls and doors, and can crawl along the facade of a house.
3. They sneak in from outside, for example, your guests bring them, or you yourself can bring a couple of individuals from vacation.

If you notice one Prussian, then perhaps it is a scout. He separates from the main colony to find a new suitable home for it. The main population will follow in his wake. So take immediate action.

How to fight bedbugs with bleach?

The effect of bleach on insects is limited to its repellent odor; it does not have the ability to destroy insects. To clean rooms from bedbugs, it is necessary to treat the places where insect nests are located. To do this, it is best to use an aqueous solution of bleach, which is much more convenient to use than powdered bleach. The result of the treatment will be a decrease in the activity of bloodsuckers.

Preparing a bleach solution is quite simple - mix bleach powder with water at a ratio of 1:10. To do this, take 10 liters of water per kilogram of powder. The solution is prepared as follows:

dilute dry bleach in a small amount of water in an enamel container (bucket); stir the solution with a wooden stick or spatula; add water to the solution to a volume of 10 liters; carefully close the bucket with a lid and leave for 24 hours; the clarified liquid is carefully poured into a dark glass bottle or other tightly closed container.

The prepared solution is used for treatment by spraying in places where insects accumulate.

Are cockroaches afraid of “Whiteness”, ammonia, bleach and other chemicals

Nowadays, there is a huge variety of chemical preparations against these insects, which is a big plus. In hardware stores you can now purchase various aerosols such as Dichlorvos, sprays, powders, Velcro and traps. In addition to chemical agents, cockroaches are also unstable to those familiar in our everyday life, for example, “Belizna”, ammonia, and bleach also fight well against red parasites. To kill cockroaches using these products, just add them to water in small quantities, and then wash the floors with the solution and wipe all smooth surfaces in the house.

What are cockroaches afraid of?

Annoying insects very stubbornly do not want to leave their place of permanent residence. Especially those rooms where there is always moisture and something to eat. Are cockroaches afraid of chemical compounds of chlorine, benzene and other substances? Let’s take a closer look

It is very important to remain careful when working with such products so as not to harm yourself, animals and children

Here's what cockroaches are afraid of:

1. Ammonia, which can be used when cleaning floors. Cockroaches perceive this substance negatively, and this fact can be used to your advantage. Ammonia, if used regularly, can drive out insects. Their fear is due to intolerance to the main compound. When using this method, you need to wear gloves and try to quickly leave the room after processing.
2. Bright light. Everyone knows that the vigorous activity of such individuals begins at night. Cockroaches are afraid of light, and if you turn it on sharply, they will instantly scatter. Therefore, it is easiest to catch insects at night, as they crawl out of their hidden corners.
3. Cold. Cockroaches are afraid of low temperatures, which is due to their heat-loving nature. The most comfortable conditions for them are warmth and moisture. Cockroaches are afraid of the cold, and if you open a window in winter, they will be extremely uncomfortable.
4. Boric acid. The fear of having this powder is known. It causes a severe allergic reaction in insects. In a house where boric acid is scattered, these uninvited insects are unlikely to appear. Any cockroach is afraid of this product, as it is deadly to it. Another advantage is that it does not pose any risks to humans.
5. The smell of bleach. Cockroaches do not like cleanliness - a well-known fact. Especially if the room is disinfected with a bleach solution. So feel free to use this information when using the appropriate substance.

And cockroaches are also afraid of smells in the apartment. They simply cannot stand many odors. But not all substances can be used at home. For example, this applies to kerosene and benzene, which are effective in controlling pests, but can be dangerous for residents of the premises being treated.

Features of the effect of bleach on cockroaches

To exterminate cockroaches in the house, modern insecticidal agents are usually used, which are offered today by manufacturers in a huge assortment. There are other substances that are often used for similar purposes. For example, many people are interested in whether bleach helps against cockroaches? It is worth noting that this substance cannot be classified as an insecticide. Bleach is used to disinfect rooms and kill fungi. However, it has been noted that it can also be used to combat some insects. For example, cockroaches are afraid of bleach and avoid places where its smell is present.

When using bleach to fight cockroaches, you need to understand that if you simply sprinkle it in piles in different places in the room, it will not bring results. After all, only a chemical burn can lead to the death of an insect, which is caused by completely enveloping the pest’s body in bleach. But the insect itself will not crawl to certain death, and it will not be possible to treat all pests manually, since it is easy for them to hide in places inaccessible to humans. Bleach against cockroaches, scattered in the home, can only slightly reduce their activity, but not for long - only for 1-2 days.

Other fears of uninvited guests

The issue of fear of cockroaches due to various factors has been well studied. Such pests really don’t like many strong odors, and anti-cockroach oils become a real salvation in a number of cases. They also cannot tolerate the aromas of some herbs, which can also be used as a means of control.

Folk remedies are often very effective, and they are especially recommended for use when it is necessary to quickly expel insects. You can use concentrated essential oils of cedar, mint, tansy, eucalyptus and anise. If you spread such odors throughout the apartment in areas where insects live and gather, they will soon begin to leave their place of deployment. Essential oils can be applied to plain paper or to any areas in the house - for example, door frames, baseboards. Why are cockroaches afraid of aroma lamps? The answer is very simple. It is this simple device that can enhance the effect of esters and diffuse oil vapors.

Therefore, herbs against cockroaches can only be used to bait adult insects. The twigs can be laid out in places where they accumulate. Wormwood, which has a strong aroma, is very suitable for this.

Combined insect repellent gels are the main fear of these pests. Such remedies for cockroaches in the apartment are the most reliable, since they affect not only adult representatives, but also immature larvae. At home, such drugs can be used in places where there is no food. Using a dispenser, the gel is applied in a thin strip to the place where insects most often live, and left there until all pests disappear. The absence of an unpleasant odor is another positive aspect of using these products.

Special modern repellers are also often used nowadays. They operate on the principle of creating waves of a certain frequency and help the most. Such a device repels insects and expels them forever. Use information about fear of cockroaches in relation to various factors, and this will help you solve the existing problem.

Harm from cockroaches

Many people believe that cockroaches living in an apartment is just an aesthetic discrepancy with the standards of a comfortable existence. But this is not the main problem, because insects can harm human health:

1. Cockroaches carry various pathogens on their legs and can contaminate your food with them.
2. Insects are carriers of infectious diseases. The most striking example is foodborne illnesses, simply poisoning.
3. A person may suffer from allergic reactions to cockroach waste products (feces or scales) that they leave everywhere, even in food. A cockroach may bite or crawl into your ear or mouth while you sleep.

In order not to suffer from the pest, it is worth starting destruction as quickly as possible.

Insect bite oil. Effect of essential oils

With the help of natural essential oils you can not only effectively, but also safely protect yourself from insect bites. The repellent effect of essential oils on insects is based on their persistent, specific aroma. Aromatic molecules literally envelop the person using the essential oil and prevent blood-sucking insects from attacking people.

It has long been known that some essential oils are especially unloved by insects such as mosquitoes, flies, midges, ticks, and wasps. These oils include: basil, geranium, citronella, litzea, clove, thyme, rosemary, eucalyptus and tea tree oils. Thanks to these oils, you can protect not only yourself, but also your home from insects that cannot tolerate essential aromas.

It is also useful to know the rating of the effectiveness of essential oils against various insects:

• The most effective essential oil in the fight against mosquitoes is considered to be citronella oil; these insects also do not like thyme, lavender, clove, rosemary, litzea, geranium, basil and eucalyptus oils;
• The most effective essential oil against ticks is palmarosa essential oil, as well as geranium oil; ticks also cannot tolerate lavender, eucalyptus oil and bay essential oil;
• The most effective oil in the fight against flies is considered to be sassafras oil, as well as lavender, eucalyptus, cedar oil, peppermint and citronella oils;
• Orange essential oil will provide invaluable help in the fight against fleas;
• Essential oils of tea tree, rosemary, geranium, as well as eucalyptus and lavender oils are considered effective against lice.

Indian neem oil (margosa) has also been considered an effective remedy since ancient times, repelling not only flying insects, but also bedbugs, ants, and other insects. Interestingly, with the help of this oil you can successfully protect the plants in your garden from attacks by midges and aphids.

How to get rid of cockroaches

In order to get rid of cockroaches, you need to approach the matter comprehensively and head-on.

The largest concentrations of cockroaches usually gather in the kitchen and bathroom, i.e., where there is food and drink. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain cleanliness in these areas. If every evening there are leftover food left on the kitchen table, the trash can is not closed, and the faucet in the bathroom is leaking, you will not be able to get rid of cockroaches.

After the room where the cockroaches are found has been thoroughly washed, you need to move away all the furniture and household appliances and thoroughly wash the floor and walls with a cleaning agent that smells like bleach. It is believed that the most popular method of intimidating cockroaches after the slipper is the smell of bleach).

It is likely that during your “spring cleaning” you will come across cockroach nests. They should be immediately poured with boiling water to destroy both the cockroaches themselves and their larvae. After treatment with boiling water, the nesting site must also be thoroughly washed with bleach.

The next stage of the struggle. You need to purchase insecticides at the market closest to your home or at a hardware store. The shelves are full of various gels, aerosols, crayons, powders, and traps. Which product you choose is up to you.

Aerosols and various liquids are good for treating large rooms; you can spray all corners and furniture with them. The main thing is to follow safety rules when working with chemicals. Do not stay in the room after spraying chemicals. Ideally, of course, it is better to do the evening “treatment” and spend the night in another apartment or house.

To treat baseboards, the space under furniture or plumbing fixtures, it is best to use gels or crayons. When using traps, it is necessary to block possible access to food in other places so that cockroaches have no choice and they “feast” on the bait specially prepared for them. The ideal solution would be to place traps in all places where cockroaches are most concentrated, and go on vacation with your children and pets.

If you live in a private house, you can invite a pest control specialist to help. He will carry out a complete treatment of the premises with poisons. When there is an infestation of insects in the house, the treatment is repeated. After such measures, an almost 100% guarantee is given that cockroaches will not return to your home.

For those who are not a fan of radical remedies and chemistry, you can try to get rid of cockroaches the “old-fashioned way.” At a temperature of minus seven degrees, cockroaches die within half an hour. In winter, you can simply stop heating the room and temporarily live in another place; freezing will do everything for you. True, there is a chance that some of the cockroaches that “overwintered” in another place will return to you again.

Another popular folk method of removing insects is boric acid. Buy boric acid powder at the pharmacy and mix it at home with boiled potatoes and a boiled egg. Make small balls from this mixture and place them in the corners of the apartment, just make sure that children and pets do not gobble up the “treat.”

And remember once again that you need to keep your house clean and tidy, and then no cockroaches will come into your home as uninvited guests.

Folk remedies for cockroaches

Traditional methods of pest control are very diverse. Among them are repellents, several types of poison, and homemade traps. Before choosing which recipe to use to get rid of cockroaches, it is advisable to understand how this or that folk remedy works, evaluate its features, effectiveness and safety for people and pets.

Creating unfavorable conditions

In order for the fight against cockroaches with folk remedies to be as effective as possible, you need to deprive the insects of everything that makes their stay indoors comfortable (water and food). You should:

• sweep all the crumbs from under the furniture;
• inspect kitchen cabinets;
• remove spilled cereals and pasta;
• cover pets' bowls at night;
• put away cookies and baked goods in bags;
• close containers with water;
• fix leaking taps;
• Check the rubber seal on the refrigerator door; if it is loose, replace it with a new one.

Cockroach

Considering that for cold-blooded cockroaches the comfortable living temperature is +25… +28⁰С, it is worth ventilating the kitchen more often, especially in the cold season. This, of course, will not make the pests go away immediately, but in combination with other control methods it can speed up the results.

How to repel cockroaches?

Cockroaches have an excellent sense of smell, they are quite sensitive to odors, and some are simply unbearable for them. Among the odors that insects try to get away from are:

• bleach;
• kerosene;
• petrol;
• turpentine;
• ammonia.

Unfortunately, the smell of these products is in most cases unpleasant for people. Few people will feel comfortable in a room that smells of gasoline or kerosene. Even a short-term stay in such conditions can cause a deterioration in well-being.

However, some of the products listed can still be used at home to kill pests. So, knowing that cockroaches are afraid of bleach, many housewives use cleaning products based on this substance. For example, “Whiteness” does a good job of cleaning the house from cockroaches. Another option is to wash the floor by adding ammonia to the water.

Application of essential oils

Essential oils are a fairly effective folk remedy, which is often used to get rid of cockroaches in an apartment. Not only does the smell repel insects, it also freshens the air in the room. In addition, depending on the chosen oil, an additional advantage may be:

• improvement of general condition;
• normalization of the nervous system;
• relief of colds;
• calming effect, stress relief.

The following oils are most often used to get rid of cockroaches:

• mint;
• lemongrass;
• cedar;
• fir;
• tea tree;
• eucalyptus;
• lavender;
• lemon balm.

The oil is used in various ways. Some use an aroma lamp. Others add a few drops to water and then spray the room with a spray bottle. Still others add oil to water for cleaning. Still others lubricate the edges of the trash can, the water drain grate, and the pipes under the sink.

Everyone chooses the method that they like. The main thing to remember is that both people and pets can be allergic to certain oils. A too intense aroma can cause headaches.

Plants

Using plants with strong scents is another way to control pests using natural remedies. Some aromas are pleasant to humans, but insects cannot stand them so much that they are even ready to change their place of residence just to get rid of the discomfort. The most commonly used plants that help in the fight against cockroaches:

• wormwood (the bitter smell of fresh or dried grass can quickly rid the house of cockroaches);
• geranium (many people grow these flowers at home, they are beautiful and easy to care for, and a bonus - this house plant helps get rid of cockroaches);

Geranium

• bay leaf (it’s enough to place a few bags of this aromatic seasoning in the kitchen, and the cockroaches will immediately gather to leave the room);
• mint (can be dried or grown on a windowsill);
• pelargonium (the flower belongs to the same family as geranium and has a similar effect on pests);
• Pyrethrum is a powder made from dried Dalmatian chamomile.

But some plants are unfairly credited with repellent properties against cockroaches. Hardly anyone will argue that bay leaf helps get rid of cockroaches, but chestnut, which some housewives advise, is quite effective against moths, but has no effect on mustachioed residents.

Using Vinegar

Using vinegar is a good way to get rid of cockroaches in your apartment. It can hardly be said that cockroaches are so afraid of vinegar that they instantly escape as a whole colony. However, the pungent odor is unpleasant to insects and may force them to look for new housing.

To combat cockroaches, vinegar is added to the water for washing floors. After diluting it with water, wipe all surfaces in the kitchen and bathroom. Another option is to spray the room with vinegar diluted with water, paying special attention to baseboards, the space under the sink, bathtub, and cabinets.

Traps

Homemade traps are a good way to get rid of cockroaches in an apartment. They are made from scrap materials:

• glue traps (the inner surface of a pencil box or one side of a cardboard is smeared with non-drying glue or covered with double-sided tape, bait is placed in the center);
• from a jar or bottle (bait is placed at the bottom, the inner walls are greased so that insects cannot escape).

A huge advantage of this method is its absolute safety for people and animals.

Poisoned baits

Most folk remedies act as a repellent, but there are remedies that provoke the death of pests. They are mixed with products that attract cockroaches. After the bait is eaten, the poisonous substance begins to act and the insect dies.

Most often, poison is prepared based on substances such as:

• boric acid (or its derivative sodium tetraborate) entering the insect’s body gradually corrodes its insides;
• soda (after entering the cockroach’s digestive system, it provokes active production of carbon dioxide).

Soda

You can also use a boron compound for cockroaches - borax or Borax.

The substances themselves are odorless and tasteless, so they are mixed with products whose aroma will not leave cockroaches indifferent. Most popular recipes:

• with boiled yolk;
• with boiled potatoes;
• with onion;
• with powdered sugar;
• with vegetable oil.

Baits are placed out of the reach of children and pets.

Is it necessary to remove cockroaches?

Cockroaches overwhelmingly evoke a disgusted attitude, many are even afraid of these insects - despite the fact that they rarely bite people, and it is difficult to blame them for damaging household property. They are busy eating up our food scraps, so a large number of Prussians is a sure sign that the owners have a wrong idea about the cleanliness and sanitation of the house.

Although there is just something to be afraid of. Due to their absolute food indiscriminateness, they penetrate into garbage disposals and sewers. From there, cockroaches bring on their legs and chitinous shell so many pathogens of such diseases (from dermatitis to tuberculosis) that they can scare any person who has the slightest understanding of infections. And besides, traces of their vital activity can cause an allergic reaction.

Therefore, it is imperative to get rid of cockroaches by selecting a remedy that would be effective in the fight against these prolific insects, and also, if possible, would not harm the indigenous inhabitants of the home.

How dangerous are cockroaches?

Cockroaches are omnivorous creatures with a complete lack of disgust. Often the places where they feed are sewers and garbage containers. In addition to food waste, they do not disdain excrement and rotting organic matter. Therefore, penetrating into an apartment, an insect carries many pathogenic microbes there on its chitinous shell and paws.

Doctors say that cockroaches, being carriers of many diseases, can infect humans with tuberculosis, E. coli and many types of helminths. Having discovered a pest on food, you need to understand that further consumption of it is hazardous to health. Another danger that a person is exposed to when an apartment is infested with cockroaches is bites.

The insect has a fairly powerful jaw apparatus. With its help in searching for water or food, it can easily damage human skin. Such aggression usually occurs among representatives of huge colonies that are in dire need of food. However, the risk of a possible bite should only spur home owners to begin combating these pests.

There are different methods used to kill cockroaches. One of them is based on their fear of specific chemical odors. To do this, use diesel fuel, kerosene, ammonia and bleach - pests cannot tolerate the odors of all these substances. Few people would risk treating their home with gasoline or diesel fuel, especially since this method is a fire hazard and can cause human poisoning from chemical vapors. And bleach against cockroaches is a good auxiliary agent used for repelling and disinfecting. Experts recommend treating areas of greatest concentration of insects with boiled water or steam, and then lubricating them with bleach. It will kill germs and repel cockroaches.