Fighting domestic pests remains a recurring concern for many families, especially regarding the presence of cockroaches in areas such as kitchens, pantries and bathrooms. Among the various suggested solutions, some traditional practices have been recovering prominence, namely the use of aromatic herb as an alternative to the use of chemical pesticides.
According to the portal one of the most affordable and natural ways to ward off cockroaches is the use of bay leaves – Plant of common use in Mediterranean cuisine – due to its intense and characteristic aroma, little tolerated by these insects.
Simple and natural method, based on the use of a common aromatic herb, has been pointed as an alternative to keeping cheaps away from domestic spaces.
Practical application and regular maintenance
According to the same source, the method is based on the Dry leavesuntil you get a thin powder, which should be distributed by strategic points of the housenamely next to drains, in dark corners, areas behind appliances and inside cabinets.
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The replacement of the dust should be made every two weeksto maintain the repellent effect.
It is a technique that does not eliminate insects directlybut acts as a preventive barrier, driving them away from frequently occupied areas.
Blond, as a repellent, has been used in different traditional domestic practices, albeit with variable results depending on the context and dimension of infestation.
Alternative without chemicals, but does not replace structural measures
Despite the growing popularity of home solutions, experts warn that these do not replace structural pest control measuresnamely the input points sealing and the maintenance of cleaning in areas prone to the accumulation of eating waste.
In persistent or more serious cases, intervention by specialized companies may remain the most effective way to eradicate active infestation outbreaks.
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