"Cockroaches the name itself makes a lot of people, scrunch their noses in disgust.
A cockroach may not only spread different diseases but it is way more difficult to get them out of our homes. They can survive even in the adverse conditions. In fact, they can live with their heads off, just imagine how stubborn they are. Cockroaches mostly sneak out at night in search of food, hence, creeping all over the food in there.
This can be really dangerous as they can cause diseases like salmonella and gastroenteritis. Some of the symptoms of these include Nausea, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, vomiting etc.
Therefore, it becomes really important to get rid of them. So here we have, an easy and a very effective way to knock them out of your house.
For this, you'll need:
- Eggs
- 2.5 oz. of 100% Boric acid
- Sugar
- A bowl
- A fork
Now let's start with the process.
Boil the eggs for 12-15 mins
Boil the eggs for 12-15 mins. Then peel them off and remove the yolk as well. Put them in a separate bowl
Add Boric acid to it
Add Boric acid to the egg white and mix them well.
Add Sugar for consistency
Add a cup of sugar to the earlier made mixture, to increase the consistency. Keep on adding it until the mixture thickens so that it becomes similar to a dough.
Make small balls out of the dough
Now, make small balls out of the dough and put them in as many places in your home as you can. The major locations to place them may include bathrooms, kitchen or storage rooms. Also, you may not want to forget to place them in shelves, cupboards, kitchen cabinets and other such places where it is usually dark.
Keep away from pets and children
Remember it can be fatal to put the mixture in your mouth, so make sure you prepare and keep the mixture away from the reach of children or pets. And that's it. This method takes some time to get into action. So, in the beginning, it may not seem to be working. But within a few days, you'll be able to see dead cockroaches lying around.
It's an assured technique, and will help you get rid of those nasty little creatures for sure.