✔ Boric Acid & Sugar Trap – Mix boric acid and sugar in equal parts and sprinkle it in kitchen corners, under appliances, and near cockroach nests. The sugar attracts them, and the boric acid kills them.
✔ Baking Soda & Onion Paste – Mix baking soda with chopped onions and place it where roaches hide. When they eat it, it disrupts their digestive system and kills them.
✔ Bay Leaves & Cucumber Slices – Roaches hate the smell of bay leaves and cucumbers. Place them in areas where you see roaches.
๐น Chemical Solutions
✔ Cockroach Gel Baits – Use Advion Gel Bait or Combat Max Roach Killing Gel in cracks, behind appliances, and along baseboards. Roaches eat the bait and spread poison to their nests.
✔ Insecticide Sprays – Use Raid Ant & Roach Spray for instant killing.
✔ Roach Traps – Sticky traps like Black Flag Roach Motel can help monitor and trap roaches effectively.
Preventive Tips:
✅ Keep your kitchen clean and free of crumbs.
✅ Seal cracks, crevices, and entry points where roaches can enter.
✅ Take out the trash daily and keep food sealed.
3. How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies & Gnats ๐๐ฆ
Fruit flies and gnats hover around fruits, drains, and trash bins, making them super annoying.
๐น Natural Remedies
✔ Apple Cider Vinegar Trap – Fill a small bowl with apple cider vinegar + dish soap. The scent attracts flies, and the soap traps and drowns them.
✔ Red Wine Trap – Pour red wine into a cup, cover it with plastic wrap, and poke tiny holes. Flies crawl in and can’t escape.
✔ Lemon & Clove Repellent – Stick cloves into lemon halves and leave them in infested areas. The strong scent repels flies.
๐น Chemical Solutions
✔ Drain Gel Cleaner – If fruit flies breed in drains, use Bio-Clean Drain Gel to kill eggs and larvae.
✔ Aerosol Insect Sprays – Sprays like Hot Shot Flying Insect Killer provide instant relief.
Preventive Tips:
✅ Keep fruits and vegetables in the fridge.
✅ Empty the trash daily and clean trash bins.
✅ Pour boiling water + vinegar down drains weekly to prevent breeding.
4. How to Get Rid of Ants ๐๐ซ
Ants invade kitchens, pantries, and food storage areas, making them difficult to control.
๐น Natural Remedies
✔ Cinnamon & Peppermint Oil – Sprinkle cinnamon powder or spray peppermint oil + water along ant trails.
✔ Vinegar Spray – Mix equal parts white vinegar and water and spray in entry points. It disrupts ant scent trails.
✔ Cornmeal & Borax Trap – Mix cornmeal with borax and sugar, then place small amounts where ants travel. They carry it back to their colony, eliminating the nest.
๐น Chemical Solutions
✔ Ant Bait Stations – Use Terro Liquid Ant Baits to poison the colony.
✔ Outdoor Barrier Spray – Apply Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer around your home’s foundation.
✔ Diatomaceous Earth – Sprinkle food-grade diatomaceous earth in cracks and along baseboards to dehydrate and kill ants.
Preventive Tips:
✅ Keep food stored in airtight containers.
✅ Seal gaps and cracks around windows and doors.
✅ Wipe down surfaces with vinegar or lemon juice to remove scent trails.
Final Thoughts: Keep Your Home Pest-Free! ๐ก✨
Eliminating bed bugs, cockroaches, fruit flies, ants, and other insects requires a combination of natural remedies, chemical solutions, and preventive measures.
✔ Act Fast – The sooner you treat an infestation, the easier it is to eliminate.
✔ Keep Your Home Clean – Regular cleaning reduces pest attraction.
✔ Use Preventive Measures – Sealing entry points, keeping food stored, and treating drains can stop pests before they start.
Which of these methods have worked for you? Let me know! ๐ซ๐๐ฅ