Top-to-bottom cleaning
Start with a thorough cleaning. Vacuum up crumbs and wash all surfaces with white vinegar or black soap. Don’t forget baseboards, under appliances, and inaccessible corners.
Natural remedies for cockroaches
- Baking soda and sugar : Mix equal parts. Sugar attracts, baking soda kills.
- Diatomaceous earth : a mineral powder that dehydrates cockroaches by attacking their shells.
- Cucumber : Some varieties give off an odor that they hate.
These tips are ideal if the infestation is light.
Block all entrances
Seal cracks, install vents, and check window seals. It’s a bit like closing the door to a burglar: there’s no point cleaning if you leave the way clear.
Pitfalls and targeted solutions
From sticky traps to products sold in pharmacies and supermarkets, there are also cockroach-killing gels and baits. These contain substances that attract and gradually eliminate cockroaches, without risk to children or pets if used properly.
When to call a professional?
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