How to kill cockroaches: Natural repellents like essential oils, vinegar, and neem work wonders to avoid the movement of cockroaches in the kitchen (Image: Pexels)
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Cockroach Invasion? 5 Proven Ways to Banish Pests from Your Kitchen

  • Maintain strict kitchen hygiene: clean countertops, seal trash, no overnight dishes, airtight food storage.
  • Utilize natural repellents like essential oils, vinegar, and neem to disrupt cockroach senses.
  • Seal all entry points, gaps around plumbing, and declutter to prevent access.
  • Employ homemade remedies such as boric powder/sugar mix or baking soda to kill pests.
  • Apply diatomaceous earth, a natural powder, to dehydrate and eliminate cockroaches.

Why It Matters: Effective kitchen hygiene, natural repellents, sealing entry points, and remedies are key to pest-free homes.

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