Bay Leaves – A Natural Repellent

✔ Cockroaches hate the smell of bay leaves.
✔ The natural oils in bay leaves act as a strong deterrent without harming humans or pets.
✔ Place dried bay leaves in kitchen cabinets, under the sink, and near food storage areas.

2. Baking Soda and Sugar – A Lethal Combination

✔ Mix equal parts baking soda and sugar in a small dish.
✔ The sugar attracts cockroaches, while the baking soda kills them by disrupting their digestive system.
✔ Leave this mixture in corners, under appliances, and behind cabinets where cockroaches hide.

Other Natural Remedies to Keep Cockroaches Away

3. Vinegar and Peppermint Oil Spray

✔ Mix white vinegar and a few drops of peppermint oil in a spray bottle.
✔ Spray it around entry points, cracks, and kitchen surfaces to repel cockroaches naturally.

4. Lemon and Clove Trick

✔ Cut a lemon in half and insert whole cloves into it.
✔ Place it in areas where cockroaches frequently appear—the strong citrus and clove scent drives them away.

5. Seal Entry Points

✔ Cockroaches enter through cracks, gaps, and drain pipes.
✔ Use caulk or weather stripping to seal openings around doors, windows, and kitchen pipes.