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How to get rid of cockroaches at your home?

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By asadulgaba
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There are dozens of types of cockroaches. However, the most common are the small cockroaches found in many kitchens. Getting rid of these cockroaches is very simple (no pesticides needed)

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Boric Acid Powder (To be found easily with your local Chemist)
  • Milk Powder
  • Sugar
  • White flour
  1. Step 1

    Mix Boric acid powder (50 gms) with sugar, milk powder and flour (total 50gms in equal quantities)

  2. Step 2

    Add water and mix until paste is formed

  3. Step 3

    Put the paste in small quantities in your kitchen cabinet openings and make smalll granules and spread them in the kitchen

Tips & Warnings
  • Boric Acid powder dehydrates the cockroaches in eliminates them in about two weeks time
  • Wheat flour, sugar and milk powder are added to attract the cockroaches.
  • If proportion of boric acid powder is low, it may become ineffective.

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