9 remedies to remove cockroaches. What's better: making it at home or using store-bought ones?

Cockroaches very quickly develop immunity to any agent. If you cannot get rid of insects forever, change the medications. To do this, carefully read the composition and find the active ingredient. It is this that must change.

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Pastes and gels

These are some of the safest drugs for baiting Prussians. Works great with a small number of individuals. Mixtures can be sold in syringes or plastic tubes. Thanks to the fatty base, they do not harden immediately and the parasites have time to eat the poison and also carry it on their paws to the nest. People can remain indoors during treatment; curious pets also do not need to be isolated. There is no need to be afraid that the animal will eat the gel - it is bitter.

Gel Dohlox Professional “Instant poison” against cockroaches

Top 6 best manufacturers:

• "Global" (Globol, Exil). Effective paste from a German manufacturer. It begins to act two to three hours after application, but significant results will be noticeable after 2-3 weeks.
• "Dohlox." Invariably included in the rating of effective insecticides. It works on the same principle.
• "Raptor". This gel paralyzes the cockroach and it dies, but before that it manages to infect other parasites.
• "Assault" ("Trap"). Retains its properties for a month, the result is noticeable within a few days.
• "Brownie." Another strong gel against pests. Helps cope with the problem if the area is not heavily contaminated. Or as an auxiliary drug.
• "A great warrior". The effect of use is noticeable on the third day.
• "Destructive force". It works on the same principle as other products.

To avoid damaging furniture and materials, apply the gel and paste in a dotted pattern onto pieces of paper. You can stick paper tape on vertical surfaces. The mixture is difficult to wash off from any surface.

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Aerosols

These are some of the most effective cockroach repellents, but they are not safe for humans or pets. During treatment, only you should be in the room. Put on a mask and gloves, cover dishes, food, aquarium and close the window. The bottle always indicates the time after which you need to ventilate the apartment and do wet cleaning.

Aerosols are also convenient because they can be sprayed even into hard-to-reach places. The first results become noticeable the very next day. This is an effective insecticide even with a large concentration of pests, but it often loses to gels and pastes in the duration of action. Therefore, in case of severe infection, it is advisable to use both methods.

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Top aerosol products:

• "Varan dichlorvos." A universal remedy for crawling and flying pests. It has a very strong, unpleasant odor.
• "Baygon." According to the manufacturer, it continues to act on treated insects for 3-4 weeks. The poison remains in their body and kills.
• "Raid". According to customer reviews, the aerosol is not always effective on large populations and black cockroaches.
• "Raptor". The spray has a mint scent and is effective for 24 hours.
• "Combat". Least toxic insecticide.

Spray Dichlorvos Neo odorless

Powders

Before use, dry poisons are usually dissolved in water and the apartment is sprayed with them using a spray bottle or syringe. In this case, wear gloves and a mask during handling.

Popular insecticides:

• "Clean house"
• "Tornado"
• "Regent". It also copes with the invasion of ants and Colorado potato beetles.
• "Ecokiller". The powder is safe for people and animals. It is not diluted with water, but scattered in places where parasites accumulate.

Liquids

Concentrates can be classified as professional cockroach repellents. They are not always on sale, but they can be ordered in online stores. During processing you need to wear a mask and gloves. Some solutions have a high toxicity class and after spraying them you should not stay in the apartment for several hours or even days.

Top liquids against cockroaches

• "Ram"
• "Get"
• "Cifox."

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Pills

These can be water-soluble capsules or poisonous lens baits that need to be placed near problem areas in the apartment. The effectiveness of the former is comparable to professional solutions. The latter can be used as additional poison.

• "Fas" and "Adamant-tab". Soluble tablets.
• "Delicia."
• DuPont Advion.

Delicia tablets for cockroaches

Microcapsules

The drug is a microencapsulated suspension that continues to act after drying.

Products in the form of microcapsules

• "Xulat-25"
• "Lambda Zone"
• "Delta Zone"
• "Get"

Crayons and traps

• "Mashenka"
• "Clean house"
• KOKUBU Nenchaku Pro
• "Raid"

These insecticides will work if the population is very small. They will also help prevent a new invasion.

Ultrasonic repellers

Electronic means seem to be a good way to get rid of the unpleasant proximity to the Prussians. Ultrasound has a negative effect on them and they leave the room. In this case, the person does not suffer any harm to health. But in order to get rid of the entire population, you will need a powerful device, and it is already affecting both people and pets. May cause insomnia and headaches.

There are neglected apartments where nothing can remove insects - they literally fall from the walls and ceiling. In this case, it is better to call a disinfectant to get rid of the pests.

Professional help is also good because you can cooperate with your neighbors and process all the apartments. With such an infection, this is a necessity. The insects have probably settled in more than one home, and if they remain somewhere, they will soon crawl throughout the house again.

Cockroaches in the house are a problem for humans

The cockroach is one of the most tenacious creatures on Earth. Man was able to count as many as 4,200 species of these insects, at least not in his kitchen, but in the wild. They have a rather bad reputation, and they are treated with great disgust. It is believed that they are the only ones who can survive after the end of the world. However, only one percent of the entire species diversity can actually harm a person, and these are not those harmless nasty “Prussians” who live in our apartments.

Cockroaches are able to adapt to any environment harmful to them, which is why the fight against them is so difficult and at the same time fascinating for chemists, who are challenged by these small but tenacious insects - who will win? Fortunately for us, chemists have not given up yet, and they are creating more and more new products that only temporarily act on cockroaches. And those, like the Phoenix bird, are able to rise not only from the ashes, but also after the most lethal “dichlorvos” of the new generation.

If your neighbor lives next to you and is a fan of breeding these pet “animals,” then you will not be able to avoid their attacks. They are able to hide in cracks several millimeters thick, and you don’t live in a sealed capsule, so they will find you and definitely visit you. Cockroaches are very curious, constantly exploring new territories and are able to communicate with each other, reporting on new interesting places.

A cockroach can survive even without its head and will be quite active for several weeks. As a result, he will die of thirst, but one can only envy his vitality.

These nimble insects brazenly sleep in millimeter-thick crevices for three quarters of their lives, neither visible nor heard. But during the waking period, they have a blast and actively populate your living space with new populations.

By the way, people became so accustomed to the unpleasant presence of cockroaches that when they disappeared, they became very worried and fearful for their health and life. It’s not for nothing that the insects have gone somewhere. As you can see, there is nothing better than an enemy at your side - you feel stability.

By the way, our domestic biologists and entomologists from Moscow State University claim that there is no depopulation of cockroaches. They left some places, but appeared in others, more comfortable for them, for example, in sewers and sewer canals. People themselves expelled them from their apartments without even knowing it. As soon as we changed the plumbing and water pipes to plastic ones, condensation and leaks immediately disappeared, mold stopped forming, and this is a delicacy for cockroaches, they love it very much. I had to go to where there was more of it.

It wouldn’t be out of place to say a few words in defense of the “enemy.” These insects destroy the remains of organic matter. Everything that rots and decomposes is food for cockroaches. They destroy waste, the contents of garbage dumps, rotting plants and animal remains. Of course, not alone, but they make their significant contribution.

When cattle were brought to Australia, there were not enough insects capable of processing manure. We had to specially import dung beetles and cockroaches.

"Raptor" of increased efficiency

One of the newest domestic insecticides. A combination of cypermethrin, imiprothrin and piperonyl butoxide provides a literally “killing” effect for cockroaches and other insects. Upon contact with the substance, about 90% of individuals die within a few minutes, the rest die within 1.5-2 hours, having managed to infect their “relatives”.

The spray does not cause addiction in cockroaches; it even works on insects that have developed immunity to other drugs. The flexible nozzle allows you to spray it into hard-to-reach places. The premises are treated using personal protective equipment, then leave them for several hours. This drug is also toxic to humans and pets.

In most cases, a single treatment is sufficient. If the problem was very advanced, it will have to be repeated in 2-2.5 weeks.

Operation “Elimination”, or What types of cockroach repellents are there?

What “weapon” can be the most effective in the fight against an insidious enemy? Unfortunately, there is no clear answer to this question, but the chemical industry and human ingenuity also do not stand still, so we begin to understand the classification of “ammunition.”

A cockroach poison containing fipronil, a kind of cockroach virus, has proven itself to be effective. The cockroach becomes infected with the “flu” itself, and then spreads the infection to its family, including its offspring, which is very important, because many drugs kill adults, but have absolutely no effect on the younger generation. As soon as you begin to celebrate the victory, the grown-up children go on the warpath and begin to take revenge for their deceased ancestors. And fipronil will reliably put the entire friendly team to rest, regardless of age, no matter how cynical it may sound.

A chlorpyrifos-based anti-cockroach agent is no less effective. The active substance enters through the respiratory tract and paralyzes the nervous system.

There are several forms of insecticide release.

Crayons

An effective remedy for cockroaches in the form of chalk is convenient because it can be applied to absolutely any surface. In addition, crayons are incredibly toxic to insects and quickly lead to their death.

Powders

Powder, or dust, has long been used to expel Prussians and other insects. It is easy to use; you just need to scatter it around the perimeter of the room. It acts quickly and mercilessly; a day is enough for most of the living creatures to die. It retains its protective properties for a very long time, until it is removed during the cleaning process. It's cheap.

It is incredibly toxic, so it is better to avoid contact with the substance, and it is better to leave altogether during disinfection, especially if the family has small children and pets.

Gel

The gel against cockroaches does not evaporate, therefore it is not toxic to humans. It is applied in droplets to the surface or onto strips of paper, after which the insects try it - they are attracted by the pleasant smell and die.

Aerosol

The product is sprayed from a can and penetrates the insects through the respiratory system, which leads to their death.

The aerosol is convenient to use when the accumulation of cockroaches has reached its maximum limits. Most of them die “here and now.” Unfortunately, the drug does not provide long-term protection, so it is better to use it in combination with other insecticides.

Aerosol and spray products are very toxic; when using it, it is advisable to wear a protective mask and then leave the room. After some time, you need to thoroughly ventilate the apartment and wash all contact surfaces.

Capsules

These are products of a new generation; modern technologies are used for their preparation. Inside the capsule there is a toxic substance, enclosed in a shell that smells pleasant to insects. The cockroach destroys it and dies from contact with the poison.

The duration of action is three to four months. Toxic fumes are not released, which is safe for humans.

Traps

Made from cardboard or plastic. Inside the box is a bait that smells enticing. The cockroach follows the smell and falls into a trap from which it can no longer get out.

Such means are practical, since neither people nor animals need to leave the premises during disinfection. There is no need to draw with crayons, lay out capsules or apply gel to all possible cockroach paths, just install a few boxes in “hot” places.

Don't expect quick results. Traps act slowly, but no less confidently than other means.

Repellers

Nowadays, ultrasonic or electromagnetic devices that repel insects are at the peak of popularity. But are they as effective as the advertising says?

When the device is plugged in, it emits high-frequency waves or electromagnetic vibrations that are inaudible to our ears. Cockroaches panic and transmit a danger signal to each other along the chain. There is no time for promenades, searches for food and mating games - it would be better to get away from the apartment, where such unfavorable conditions exist.

The device must be powerful enough so that the effect on the nervous system of cockroaches is maximum. Low-power devices will not give any effect.

Scientists have found that such repellers are effective in controlling mosquitoes because they themselves communicate with each other using ultrasound. Cockroaches have a slightly different principle of transmitting information, so the device does not always work on them. They can leave the kitchen, but settle in another room, and in living quarters, a constantly turned on device can harm people and pets.

To ensure that the cockroaches actually go away, you must follow these recommendations.

1. Buy a good device from a reputable manufacturer, not a cheap knockoff. Its effect should extend to the entire required area of ​​the room.
2. Study the instructions and position the device correctly - optimally a meter and a half from the floor. You should know that the waves do not pass through walls, so it will only work within one room.
3. There should be no obstacles in the path of ultrasound in the form of upholstered furniture, carpet or curtains.

"Super-Face"

A domestic broad-spectrum insecticide that helps get rid of not only cockroaches, but also many other flying and crawling insects. The desired effect is provided by a combination of thiamethoxam and zeta-cypermethrin.

Once inside the body or on chitinous integuments, it causes paralysis of the nervous system after several hours. The insect dies due to the inability to breathe, eat and move, having previously infected its relatives and introduced poison into the nest.

The drug is powdery, available in 10 g bags. Before use, it is diluted in water, the liquid is used for spraying. It is used economically and does not leave stains on furniture or wallpaper.

The effect of one treatment lasts for 5-6 weeks. The product is also toxic for people and pets.

The most popular brands and manufacturers

On the market you can now find dozens of different drugs for killing cockroaches.
The TOP 5 most famous companies producing poison look like this.

1. Raid is a brand owned by the American holding company Johnson and Son. The company has been producing household chemicals since the middle of the last century and has long been known to domestic consumers. The holding has at its disposal scientific laboratories where the latest insect repellents are developed.
2. Dohloks is a Russian company on the market for twenty years. It specializes exclusively in cockroach repellents bearing the same name.
3. "Raptor" is another domestic manufacturer that produces various insect control products. The quality of the products is always at its best.
4. "Agrovit" is the creator of the famous chalk "Mashenka". Produces various household chemicals, including insecticides.
5. Gektor is a brand that focuses its efforts on creating insect repellents that meet modern requirements for safety and effectiveness.

The best sticky traps

Dohlox - this remedy for cockroaches can be called the best if the goal is not to instantly get rid of pests. It will be just right for fighting against insects if there are pets in the apartment, since it is completely safe for both them and humans. The effect from them is approximately the same as from the gel, only you don’t need to process anything, you just need to place the traps in the corners and collect them the next morning. True, it can take up to two weeks to destroy a large family.

Advantages:

• Easy to use;
• Safety for animals and people;
• Number of traps in one package (6 pcs.);
• Can be glued anywhere on the walls.

Flaws:

• Slow results;
• The effect does not apply to all pests;
• You need to collect insects regularly.

The best remedy for cockroaches - a review of popular drugs

A cockroach can be killed with a slipper and cold. In the first case, you won’t have enough shoes, and central heating won’t allow you to install an icebox in your apartment. Once upon a time in Rus', in severe frosts, they stopped heating the stove, let the hut cool down, and went to stay with their neighbors for a day or two. This is how we got rid of cockroaches. And they can withstand heat up to 55 degrees and don’t blow too much, so in the summer there was always freedom for them.

But we also have to somehow get rid of this six-legged evil spirit scurrying around the kitchen. We have to fight them with other methods - chemistry. We present to you the best cockroach repellents that the chemical industry can offer us.

Gektor

A special product from the Gektor brand line, designed to kill cockroaches. The formula is specially developed for food production that strictly monitors compliance with all safety standards. Recently, it has become possible to purchase it in a regular store for use in a residential apartment.

The product does not work instantly. This is due to the fact that it takes time for most cockroaches to come into contact with the product. Usually this should take 7 days.

It is important to note that the product is odorless, and for use there is no need to dilute any solutions, since the product is already ready for use.

Price – 550 rubles per bottle.

Gektor (Hector) cockroach powder

Gel bait Gektor

The product uses a unique food bait, which distinguishes Hector gel from all others. Recent research has shown that the use of regular syrup is not enough to ensure that the gel is effectively eaten by cockroaches, as these insects have begun to follow a “balanced diet”. It is for this reason that this gel uses a compound food bait that ensures 100% palatability.

A cockroach that eats the bait or even just touches it loses its ability to reproduce. Moreover, it does not die in the same place, but manages to contact and infect other insects.

Gel against cockroaches GEKTOR

Globol

The German manufacturer claims that one drop of this gel can poison five hundred cockroaches. The active ingredient is chlorpyrifos, which acts on the nervous system of insects, and they are no longer able to bother anyone. The gel is absolutely harmless to mammals, which makes pet owners very happy.

This gel is long lasting. The cockroach does not die immediately, but spreads the “infection”, infecting other individuals. The peak of the epidemic occurs within 24 hours, but the entire family will finally die in a week or two.

It is recommended to apply the product to paper strips and place them in suspicious places. After two weeks, you can repeat the treatment to consolidate the result (do not forget about the offspring).

Price – 280 rubles.

Globol for cockroaches

"Regent"

The French manufacturer threw all his strength into the fight against the Colorado potato beetle, but quite by accident discovered that the product he created was very effective for fighting cockroaches.

The active ingredient is fipronil. By the way, the cockroach doesn’t even need to try the “treat”; it can be absorbed into its body even through the surface of its shell.

What do we have to do? The substance is dissolved in water according to the instructions. The stronger the concentration, the greater the lethal effect. And then you pour the liquid into a bottle and spray it on the hot spots. It is advisable to wear a gas mask and a protective rubber suit, but if you don’t have one, you can get by with ordinary rubber gloves, goggles and a mask (even a scuba diver’s mask will do).

It is better to remove children and pets from the premises in advance; you should not leave other family members. After an hour and a half or two, the apartment needs to be thoroughly ventilated and accessible areas washed.

Price – 3,150 rubles per hundred gram jar.

Cockroach Regent

Get

This drug acts not only on cockroaches, but also on other “domestic” insects. The active ingredient is chlorpyrifos, which is very harmful to six-legged apartment dwellers. Luckily, it is safe for both four-legged and two-legged animals.

The product must be mixed with water in a ratio of one to ten and sprayed around the apartment. After the water dries, microcapsules in a polymer shell containing poison will remain on the surfaces.

The drug is effective for six months, which is very profitable and economical - no re-treatment is required.

Price – 980 rubles per 100 ml bottle.

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"Dohlox"

An excellent product with a “speaking” name! Available in the form of a gel placed in a syringe. It is enough to squeeze out the gel balls in the hot spots, and the problem can be solved if your cockroaches have not yet developed immunity to this poison. By the way, it is very poisonous for six-legged animals, but it is not particularly toxic for people and pets, but you should not take risks and apply the gel to accessible surfaces.

This is a real multiple launch rocket system that kills insects on the spot. The active ingredient is fenipronil, which also kills fleas and ticks (actively used in veterinary medicine).

Suitable for disinfecting even heavily infested premises in the presence of other food sources for cockroaches, for example, a kitchen, dining room, and other catering establishments. The gel contains a tasty-smelling bait that cockroaches cannot refuse and rush headlong towards the treat.

Price – 300 rubles per 100 ml bottle. This amount replaces five 20 ml syringes.

Dohloks from cockroaches

Combat

The aerosol is simply lethal - insects have absolutely no chance of survival. A very convenient nozzle makes it possible to spray the drug even in hard-to-reach places.

Unfortunately, the product is very toxic and has an unpleasant odor. It is recommended to spray it while wearing a mask and be sure to leave the room for several hours, then ventilate and wash all surfaces.

It is the brainchild of Henkel, which also produces other forms of insecticides - traps and gels. Plastic traps with poison inside are very popular among the population. The cockroach eats the poison and then infects hundreds of other individuals, including its own offspring.

The quality is quite consistent with the price. The price for an aerosol is 300 rubles, for a package of six traps – 450 rubles.

Combat from cockroaches

"Mashenka"

It’s not for nothing that all terrible disasters are called by women’s names. This chalk is known not only to several generations of our citizens, but also to all cockroaches who once lived before learning about this product.

The main active ingredient is chlorpyrifos, which blocks the vital organs of your six-legged pets. Since the product is poisonous, it is not recommended to handle it with hands without gloves or other protective covering.

To achieve maximum gain in the fight against “enemies”, draw continuous lines in places where the enemy appears, for example, along baseboards, around the stove, sink, bathtub, around ventilation grilles and other suspicious openings. Don't forget to add some "art" to the inside of drawers and kitchen cabinets. It is recommended to avoid open surfaces, as the product is toxic and you yourself may be harmed by your own “ammunition”.

“Mashenka” is not very aggressive; she fizzles out in just a week. Therefore, it should be used more for prevention and finishing off the enemy than for serious combat operations.

Price – 70 rubles.

Mashenka from cockroaches

Dichlorvos

Quite an old but true weapon for fighting insects. Not only cockroaches, but also flies, fleas, ants and other living creatures cannot resist the killing power of a proven product.

And if earlier the drug was very toxic to the main inhabitants of the home, had a pungent odor, and required the removal of all inhabitants from the room, now it has been modified and practically does not cause unpleasant sensations. But it’s better to go for a walk in the fresh air than to watch TV when grandma decided to poison the cockroaches.

By the way, consumers are complaining that the new version with a “negligible” scent is much worse at controlling cockroaches.

The price for an aerosol can is 85 rubles.

Dichlorvos for cockroaches

Boric acid

It is very effective and, most importantly, absolutely safe for humans. It can be scattered in places where there are large concentrations of cockroaches, either in pure form or mixed with various food additives. It is especially recommended to mix boric acid with boiled egg yolk, make small balls and scatter “mines” on enemy paths.

If you have no desire to prepare ammunition yourself, then the chemical industry will come to the rescue, producing ready-made boron balls made from boric acid and a tasty food additive with Dohlox poison. This remedy is called “Get lost!”

The balls should be placed around the room and wait for the result of the sabotage. Try to avoid dusty places, and also make sure that children and pets do not find the poison. After laying the “min”, do not forget to wash your hands with soap.

For 8 balls you need to pay 80 rubles, while the pure substance costs 150 rubles per 1 kg.

Boric acid

"Raptor"

Very often, an insecticide such as Raptor is recommended to kill cockroaches. It comes in a wide range - spray, traps, gel. According to user reviews, it helps even when all other means fail.

One tube of gel is enough to get rid of harmful insects not only in your apartment, but also in your neighbor’s.

The gel is white in color and has a pleasant vanilla scent, but after application it is not noticeable in the room. Apply in balls or stripes at a distance of 2-4 centimeters from each other. Cockroaches find a treat, eat it and infect the entire family.

In order not to scrub off the dried gel during cleaning, it is recommended to apply it to sheets of paper and simply throw it away after a couple of weeks. This will keep your floors and other surfaces clean and the cockroaches dead.

Price – 155 rubles.

Raptor for cockroaches

"Clean house"

Available in the form of strips for rooms where the cockroach family has not yet had time to gain a foothold and multiply, as well as in the form of an aerosol or powder for a radical solution to the problem.

The powder has an acute poisonous effect and poisons not only cockroaches, but also flies, fleas, and bedbugs. Very toxic, but also effective. If no other remedy helps, then this remedy will be a lifesaver. True, it is better to leave your home during disinfection so as not to get poisoned along with the cockroaches.

For one square meter of room you need only 5 grams of powder. Residual effect – up to one month.

The price for a hundred-gram package is 15 rubles. It is very cheap and effective, but involves the inconvenience of disinfection due to toxicity.

"Face"

This remedy is simply irreplaceable for living creatures that are accustomed to being poisoned (no matter how funny it may sound). This is how a cockroach with a hungry face appears, greedily devouring chemical poison without much harm to health. And then they brought something new for dessert (maybe I’ll get poisoned after all).

The “dish” attracts hungry cockroaches with its smell. Contains two killer components at once - cypermethrin and diazinon. It is made in the form of a gel and is applied pointwise at a distance of five to ten centimeters on cockroach paths. As they say, welcome to the table!

Cockroaches that have eaten poison will begin to disappear approximately 7-10 days after applying the gel, but they will finally leave your abode after three weeks.

Price per tube (35 ml) – 45 rubles.

Clean house from cockroaches

Smell repellent

The principle of operation of repellent recipes is based on the non-perception of emanating odors by insects. The duration of action depends on the persistence of the fragrances, but if the fragrances are removed after the “barbels” leave, they may return.

Essential oils

Aromatherapy is beneficial not only for health, but also for killing pests, since they cannot tolerate strong odors. It is beneficial to use essential oils - they retain their aroma for a long time. What ethers are cockroaches afraid of?

• geranium;
• lemongrass;
• eucalyptus;
• vetiver;
• anise;
• mint;
• Melissa;
• citruses;
• cedar.

Various methods are used to repel insects with essential oils:

• wipe all surfaces with a solution of 1 liter of water and 15 drops of oil;
• spray the room with a mixture of 0.5 liters of water, 10 drops of ether and 2 tbsp. l. vinegar;
• use an aroma lamp;
• place 3-4 drops on a small piece of cotton wool and leave it in the room where the cockroaches are located.

It is advisable to treat every room with ethers, since pests escape from the kitchen with an unpleasant aroma into a room where there are no odors. Refresh the oil once every 3-4 weeks, but treat surfaces every 4-5 days.

Ammonia

The liquid has a high level of causticity, due to which the evaporating substance instantly penetrates the respiratory tract of cockroaches, which forces them to quickly leave the area. In addition, disorientation in space and irritation of the mucous membranes occur.

If ammonia gets on the body of a barbel, it receives a severe chemical burn.

Ammonia evaporates quickly, so it lasts 40-50 minutes. Leave the room at this time. Treat daily for 3-4 weeks minimum.

How to use:

1. Pour 5 tsp into 5 liters of water. ammonia - wash the floor, wipe all surfaces in the kitchen.
2. Pour ammonia onto rags, place them in different places - under the sink, table, on wall shelves and cabinets, in the bathroom, etc. (you can insert them into large cracks).
3. Pour the substance into all drains (toilet, sink, bathtub).
4. Pour a small amount of alcohol into disposable plates and place them around the apartment.
5. Leave for at least 2 hours.

Vinegar

Treatment with vinegar is considered the most budget option, but it only lasts 20-30 minutes. To quickly expel cockroaches, carry out procedures 2-4 times a day. The liquid is considered completely safe for the human body; it is not necessary to leave the room.

Rules of application:

• when used as an aid, wash the floors with vinegar (5 tbsp per 5 liters of water) 3-5 times a week;
• wipe surfaces with undiluted table vinegar, but do not forget that the substance spoils varnished and painted objects;
• spray a mixture of 200 ml water and 1 tbsp. l. vinegar in places where there are large concentrations of pests.

Despite the safety of use, be sure to wear a respirator, since close contact of the liquid with the mucous membranes can cause irritation from the fumes.

Kerosene, turpentine and gasoline

These are aggressive liquids that make cockroaches quickly run away. The main disadvantage of their use is the unpleasant odor for humans and pets, but on the other hand, the persistence of the aroma allows you to treat the room only once a week.

When working with kerosene, turpentine or gasoline, act with extreme caution, as the liquids are flammable, toxic petroleum products.

Processing instructions:

1. Eliminate all sources of fire - turn off the gas, turn off electrical appliances.
2. Remove dishes, dishcloths, etc. from the room.
3. Pour kerosene/gasoline/turpentine into a container with a spray bottle.
4. Spray the liquid on the floor, walls, and area under the sink.
5. Pour 200 ml of the substance into separate containers and leave in the room.
6. Leave the apartment for a day.

After returning, open all windows and ventilate for 5-6 hours. Be sure to do wet cleaning using detergents.

Bleaching

Bleach has been used by humanity for decades as a disinfectant, but not all people prefer to deal with it. The reason lies in the pungent unpleasant odor. For cockroaches, this substance is a powerful repeller.

The peculiarity is that you additionally disinfect the room, and many pests not only escape, but also die, since bleach fumes entering the delicate respiratory tract of insects instantly cause irritation and swelling, which leads to suffocation.

Rules of application:

1. Dilute dry chlorine powder with water so that the concentration is no higher than 2%.
2. Wipe all surfaces, remembering to use rubber gloves.
3. Wash the floor thoroughly.

It is not necessary to leave the room at this concentration, but if you make it higher, for example, 5-10%, then leave the apartment for at least 60 minutes.

You can also use store-bought liquid bleach, as it is chlorine-based. To treat all surfaces, dilute it in 5 liters of water (350-400 ml). Other options:

• Spray undiluted white on areas where pests accumulate, cracks, holes, ventilation holes, and the area under the sink;
• Leave the container with the liquid open overnight (make sure that pets do not enter the kitchen).

When baiting and repelling with bleach, treat once every 2-3 days for 3-4 weeks. And to prevent cockroaches from coming back to you, add whiteness every time you wash the floor.

Are folk remedies effective against cockroaches in an apartment?

Chemicals, although they are effective, sometimes “kill” all living things. By poisoning cockroaches with some kind of chemical, you can easily poison yourself, your pets, and the plants on your window.

Cockroaches did not appear yesterday or a hundred years ago; they still remember dinosaurs and saw the birth of man on Earth. And it is customary to get rid of inconvenient witnesses. Maybe that’s why people treat these completely harmless insects with such hostility? Be that as it may, the fight against cockroaches in homes has lasted for centuries. Since cockroaches are alive to this day, the ancestors were not very successful in their endeavors, but they left some recipes.

Folk remedies for cockroaches in the apartment are still very popular and in great demand. And most importantly, they are absolutely safe for health.

For example, you can quickly make a trap for cockroaches. Take an ordinary liter jar and place a piece of toasted bread with honey on its bottom. Grease the walls of the container with vegetable oil. Insects, attracted by the pleasant smell of food, climb into the jar, but cannot crawl back out - it’s slippery.

Cockroaches are very sensitive to odors and many strong-smelling plants are unpleasant to them - mint, lemon balm, geranium, eucalyptus. You can buy essential oils at the pharmacy and sprinkle them on “hot spots” - the edge of a trash can, baseboards, ventilation grilles, shelves and cabinets, pipes under the sink, etc.

More “advanced” ancestors did not disdain available chemistry, because they realized that a cockroach could not be limed so easily. They used ammonia, kerosene, turpentine, and denatured alcohol. We washed floors, furniture, and thresholds with these liquids.

If you live in your own house, then you can still get rid of cockroaches in this way, but in an apartment building it is almost impossible until all the neighbors stand up to fight for their bright future. But, as practice shows, among the neighbors there will definitely be a lover of domestic animals who would rather contribute to their reproduction than their destruction.

Causes of cockroaches

A person’s home has all the conditions for these pests to live. After all, it contains warmth and nutrition. And, if cockroaches appear in the house, then getting rid of them is not so easy, because they are characterized by increased vitality. And only comprehensive treatment can help clear your home of these annoying insects.

Cockroaches are particularly agile and are able to enter the house through any small opening. Initially, pests appear in the basement, and then spread throughout the house in search of food.

The appearance of cockroaches can be caused by untimely removal of food waste and the regular presence of dirty dishes in the sink. Pests are able to move from neighbors through the ventilation hole and cracks if they have carried out the treatment. Moreover, initially one scout cockroach goes in search of better living conditions. And subsequently the entire colony is resettled.

Pests are also able to enter the house through an open door to the entrance, in a bag with things after a business trip, with newly purchased furniture, inside household appliances and with parcels.

Prevention of parasites

Why do cockroaches appear in our homes? There are actually many reasons, which is why it is difficult to choose the most effective remedy for cockroaches in an apartment, since after some time after disinfection they return again.

Let's look at the most well-known reasons.

1. Leftover food. You probably noticed that cockroaches appear mainly in the kitchen, that is, a room where there is always food and water. To avoid setting up restaurants for these insects, it is necessary to thoroughly clean after each cooking and eating. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to completely clean your house of crumbs, but you will significantly reduce the number of them on the table and floor.
2. Pets. Keep an eye on your pets' feeders. They are easy prey for cockroaches because they are always visible and filled with food. Make it a habit to clean up leftovers immediately after your pet eats. Don’t forget to wipe the floor, because even a small crumb is a whole feast for a cockroach family.
3. Trash can. Take out the trash as often as possible. And the container itself must have an airtight lid.
4. High humidity. Cockroaches can live without food for more than a month, but without water - no more than a week. That’s why they prefer to settle where there are springs. For them, water leaks are like an oasis in the desert - constant dampness and mold, and they really like it.
5. Cracks and crevices. No matter how you seal your living space, if your neighbors are fans of cockroach racing, then get ready for part of the team to come to you.

Cockroaches are capricious creatures; if they want to live in your apartment, they will do so. No matter how neat you are, you will not be able to remove all drops of water and the smallest crumbs of food, nor will you be able to seal all the cracks, including ventilation.

Modern cockroaches eat absolutely everything - hair, glue, soap, plastic. These are real terminators, which every year adapt to unfavorable conditions and become simply indestructible. This is the scourge of apartment buildings. They need to be poisoned centrally, throughout the entire house, not forgetting the attic and basements.

For some time you will forget about the unpleasant neighborhood, until the surviving individuals multiply in such numbers that they again become noticeable, numerous and arrogant. And you'll have to start the fight all over again.

Turpentine and kerosene

This is not the most comfortable, but very radical method - to wash the floors and all surfaces with water, turpentine and kerosene. There is a nuance: until the room is completely weathered, you cannot live in it. To treat parquet, you can dilute mastic with turpentine.

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