To eliminate cockroaches permanently, you must combine thorough cleaning and sanitation with preventative measures like sealing entry points and fixing water leaks, and then strategically use baits or traps. Regularly vacuuming, storing food in airtight containers, using caulk to seal cracks, placing sticky traps, and using cockroach baits are key steps to remove existing roaches and prevent future infestations
| What smell do cockroaches hate? | Cockroaches hate pungent, strong, natural scents like those from peppermint, citrus (lemon, orange), eucalyptus, bay leaves, and cinnamon. Other smells they dislike include garlic, coffee grounds, lavender, rosemary, and cedarwood. You can use these scents by placing fresh herbs, using essential oils in a spray or diffuser, or scattering used coffee grounds in areas where roaches are present. |