We are always looking for the best ways to get rid of pests, mainly cockroaches who cause repulsion and disgust.
The cockroaches they are insects that hide in dark and humid places, they come into contact with food leaving traces of urine, saliva and feces, consequently you can contract various diseases such as salmonella or E. coli, that is why if you have seen an insect of this type do not let it pass.
It is not pleasant to see a cockroach while you enjoy your favorite dish, beyond fear you have a feeling of disgust and it even alters your peace of mind because knowing the diseases they spread you simply cannot wait for them to reproduce freely. One aspect to keep in mind is that they are nocturnal insects, which indicates that they prefer to go out in the middle of the dark so as not to be detected and therefore eliminated.
It is a reality that technology and science in general have progressed so much that there are products capable of ending the lives of thousands of cockroaches, even though they are one of the most resistant insects and can survive natural disasters and explosions. Despite achieving the expected effect, it is preferable to avoid products that are not environmentally friendly, in addition, the continuous use of insecticides can cause serious health problems or the poor quality of an aerosol can cause a fire.
In this way, if you discover that the cockroaches have completely installed themselves in your home, whether in the kitchen, in the basement or in the living room, you should resort to the following natural method which is easy to follow and very economical, because you will not have to spend as if it were an insecticide.
Cucumber is the secret ingredient to ward off cockroaches.
This vegetable is basically made up of water, does not contain any type of fat and provides some vitamins and proteins. This powerful ally will help you in your fight against these insects because it is the opposite of their tastes, as they opt for foods with fat and sugar.
Option 1
Materials:
2 or 3 cucumbers
Water
Microfiber cloth
mop broom
1. Wash the cucumber and cut it into slices, it is not necessary to remove the peel.
2. Blend with a cup of water.
3. Strain the liquid.
From this step we can use the cucumber in two different ways, the first proposal made by the media Televisa It is called “the cucumber trick”, for this method the indications are simple.
After obtaining the cucumber juice, the broom should be soaked followed by mopping the floor and under the furniture. You can also soak a microfiber cloth, wring it out very well, and clean appliances, dining rooms, and other kitchen furniture, repeating this procedure twice a day.
Option 2
Materials:
Water
ripe cucumbers
spray or atomizer
Foil
The second option tells us that we must cut the cucumber into slices and place them on top of the aluminum foil, this procedure can be repeated several times depending on the places that you want to cover, according to the magazine The Spanish The cucumber should be changed every day, since the fresher it is, the better results will be obtained.
Likewise, you can liquefy some slices with water, the mixture will have to be strained and emptied into the atomizer, then only spray the places where the insects transit.
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