Want to get rid of cockroaches but prefer a more natural, simple and economical option? If so, in this note you will find the solution you are looking for.
This is boric acid, a white, odorless, slightly acidic chemical. It is found naturally in seawater and near volcanic areas around the world.
It is a very versatile product and one of the many uses in which its effectiveness has been proven is as an insecticide for cockroaches.
Boric acid
How to use boric acid to kill cockroaches?
At the of all plagues We present 3 different methods to use it:
1. 1 tbsp sugar + 1 tbsp boric acid + milk.
Mix the three ingredients until a dough forms, then form small balls and place them near the nest.
2. 1 tbsp sugar + 3 tbsp boric acid.
Mix the ingredients very well and spread them near the nest or in the places where you have observed them transiting.
3. 2 tablespoons of boric acid + 100 ml. of water + a piece of bread.
Dilute the boric acid in water and soak the bread. Once moistened, place the bread in the area where cockroaches usually appear.
You will be able to see the results of 24 to 48 hours after insecticide application.
Watch out!
Take care that children and pets do not ingest it or the insecticide created with it. Label the container where you are going to store the boric acid to avoid confusing it with bicarbonate.
Isn’t it a simple and cheap insecticide? Now try it at home!