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12 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Cockroaches Permanently

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Mix equal parts baking soda and sugar and sprinkle it in areas where you’ve seen cockroaches. The sugar attracts them, and the baking soda acts as a natural poison.

4. Essential Oils

Cockroaches dislike the smell of certain essential oils. Mix a few drops of peppermint, eucalyptus, or tea tree oil with water and spray it around entry points and suspected hiding places.

5. Bay Leaves

Bay leaves are a natural cockroach repellent. Place dried bay leaves in cupboards, drawers, and other areas where cockroaches are likely to hide.

6. Diatomaceous Earth

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