Do you have a cockroach infestation? Eliminate their nests right now!

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Why Are Cockroaches in Your Home?
Cockroaches don’t just appear — they’re invited. They need three things to survive:
✅ Food
✅ Water
✅ Shelter

Common attractants include:

Leftover food, crumbs, or dirty dishes
Leaky pipes or standing water
Cluttered spaces (cardboard boxes, paper bags)
Cracks in walls, under sinks, or around pipes
They often enter through:

Gaps around doors and windows
Plumbing or utility lines
Grocery bags, cardboard boxes, or secondhand furniture
The DIY Trick: Eliminate Nests Naturally (No Poisons Needed)
Forget foggers and chemical sprays that leave toxic residues. This natural, effective method targets the root of the problem — the nest — using ingredients you likely already have at home.

🛠️ The Borax & Sugar Trap (A Lethal but Safe DIY Solution)
Ingredients:

½ cup borax (a natural mineral, not boric acid — but very effective)
½ cup white sugar (or powdered sugar for better mixing)
Instructions:

Mix borax and sugar thoroughly in a bowl.
Place the mixture in small, shallow containers (like bottle caps or jar lids).
Position them in problem areas : under the sink, behind the fridge, near baseboards, or along walls where roaches travel.
Replace every 3–4 days or when clumped by moisture.
🔍 How it works:
Cockroaches are attracted to the sugar. After eating the mixture, the borax dehydrates them and disrupts their digestive system. They die within days — and often carry the powder back to the nest, poisoning others.

✅ Safe for homes with kids and pets?
Keep out of reach — while borax is low-toxicity, ingestion in large amounts can be harmful. Use in areas inaccessible to children and pets.

Bonus: Natural Prevention Tips to Keep Roaches Away
Once you’ve eliminated the nest, prevent them from coming back :

Seal Entry Points
Use caulk to close cracks around pipes, windows, and doors.
Fix Leaks & Reduce Moisture
Repair dripping faucets and use dehumidifiers in damp areas like basements.
Store Food Properly
Keep dry goods in airtight glass or plastic containers — roaches can chew through cardboard and plastic bags.
Clean Daily
Wipe counters, sweep floors, and never leave dishes overnight.
Declutter
Avoid storing paper bags, cardboard boxes, or stacks of newspapers — roaches love to nest in them.
Use Diatomaceous Earth (Food-Grade)
Sprinkle it in corners and behind appliances. It’s a natural powder that cuts roaches’ exoskeletons, causing dehydration.
What NOT to Do
❌ Don’t use bleach or ammonia alone — they may clean but won’t kill nests.
❌ Don’t crush roaches — they can release eggs or attract more.
❌ Don’t ignore the nest — killing visible roaches won’t stop the infestation.

When to Call a Professional
While DIY methods work for mild to moderate infestations, severe cases — especially with German cockroaches (which breed rapidly) — may require professional treatment.
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