The cockroaches are one of the most feared and unwanted insects in Portuguese houses. Although they are harmless to health, these small invaders, in addition to causing discomfort, are a problem for the hygiene of houses where they settle. Finding the perfect solution to ward off cockroaches can definitely not be easy, but there is an ingredient that many have at home and can make you see yourself away from this insect.
Many Portuguese, when they know they have several cockroaches at home, end up hiring specialized companies to defast their home. However, there are those who do not want to spend so much money and prefer to apply the so -called ‘home methods’. There are those who use vinegar as a natural solution to fight cockroaches, as their strong smell ends up away from cockroaches.
Vinegar is not the solution for all occasions
However, there are contraindications associated with the use of vinegar. It clarifies that vinegar is useful for warding off cockroaches, but is not effective in the case of advanced infestations. In addition, this ‘medicine’, when contacting delicate surfaces such as marble, quartz and granite, can cause irreversible blemishes and erosion.
Garlic is one of the options
Anyway, there are ‘homemade’ alternatives to vinegar who can also help end the presence of cockroaches at home or even prevent them from sharing their daily lives. Garlic, for example, is known for its strong smell and is repellent for many insects, including cockroaches.
Place some crushed garlic cloves in the corners of the house or use an aqueous solution to spray the areas where cockroaches can pass can be a simple and effective alternative.
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There is another simple and economic method
Bay leaves also stand out as a natural repellent, being widely used in many Portuguese houses. Put some bay leaves inside drawers and cabinets not only drive away the cockroaches, but also keeps the environment more fragrant. This simple and economic method can be a good solution to keep insects away from closer places.
Get to know the favorite areas of the cockroaches
Note that the favorite areas of cockroaches in a house are the kitchen and the bathroom. It is that cockroaches tend to prefer warm and wet environments, not forgetting that the presence of food, crumbs and standing water attracts these insects, which find under these conditions the ideal place to reproduce and survive.
In search of the best strategy
Therefore, despite the many natural alternatives and household products that can be used to ward off cockroaches, the best strategy is always a combined approach. Constant cleaning and elimination of stagnant water points are fundamental to prevent the presence of these insects. The cockroaches are largely attracted to the availability of food and water, so it is crucial to keep the house clean, especially in areas such as the kitchen and the bathroom.
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