Cockroaches can be a major problem in both residential and commercial settings. Crawling insects like cockroaches and ants are not only unpleasant to look at, but also a potential health risk because of the diseases they carry and the allergic reactions they can cause.
When people first see cockroaches in their homes, they often turn to a few different DIY roach control methods in an effort to get rid of them. The problem is that many of the most common home cures for cockroaches have only temporary effects and often lead to a new infestation.
Here are a few of these remedies and how well they work.
1. Fabric softener
It’s often believed that cockroaches can be killed by applying fabric softener, as it clogs their pores and causes them to suffocate. To use this method, combine three parts fabric softener with two parts water and spray the mixture around likely cockroach breeding grounds, such as sinks and garbage cans.
Unfortunately, this is not an effective cockroach home remedy. This DIY method of control is unlikely to be effective because it requires administering the spray directly to the crawling insect, and cockroaches are frequently out of sight. Furthermore, this approach will only kill the cockroaches that were directly exposed to the spray, and will not eradicate an infestation entirely.
