Baking soda and powdered sugar paste
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of baking soda
- 1 cup of powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon of white vinegar
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix together the baking soda and powdered sugar.
- Add the water, vegetable oil, and white vinegar to the bowl and stir until a paste forms.
- Apply the paste in areas where you have seen spiders or cockroaches, paying particular attention to cracks, crevices, and other hiding spots.
- Leave the paste for a few hours or overnight, then clean up any remaining residue.
why you need this recipe?
The baking soda and powdered sugar will attract the pests, while the vinegar and oil will help to suffocate them.
This recipe can be effective for controlling small infestations, but for more severe problems, it’s best to contact a pest control professional.
Also, be careful not to place the paste in areas where children or pets can access it.
Dish soap, white vinegar, and peppermint oil spray
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of water
- 1/4 cup of dish soap
- 1/4 cup of white vinegar
- 10 drops of peppermint oil
Instructions:
- In a spray bottle, mix together the water, dish soap, white vinegar, and peppermint oil.
- Shake the bottle well to combine the ingredients.
- Spray the mixture in areas where you have seen spiders or cockroaches, paying particular attention to cracks, crevices, and other hiding spots.
- Reapply the mixture every few days until the pests are gone.
why you need this recipe?
The dish soap and vinegar will help to suffocate the pests, while the peppermint oil will repel them.
This recipe can be effective for controlling small infestations, but for more severe problems, it’s best to contact a pest control professional.
Additionally, be sure to keep the spray away from children and pets, as the soap and vinegar can be harmful if ingested.
Borax powder and minced onion and apple balls
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of borax powder
- 1/2 cup of flour
- 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup of minced onion
- 1/2 cup of minced apple
- 1/2 cup of shortening
- 8 oz of water
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix together the borax powder, flour, and granulated sugar.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the minced onion, minced apple, and shortening.
- Combine the dry mixture with the onion and apple mixture until a dough forms.
- Add the water to the dough and knead until well combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them in areas where you have seen spiders or cockroaches.
- Leave the balls overnight, then clean up any remaining residue.
why you need this recipe?
The borax powder and sugar will attract the pests, while the onion, apple, and shortening will make the dough more appealing.
The borax will ultimately kill the insects, but it may take a few days to see results.
As with any pest control method, be sure to keep the balls away from children and pets.
