How to effectively kill cockroaches

The German cockroach is a very agile cockroach species and has such a high reproductive rate that before insect sprays can kill all the parent cockroaches, baby cockroaches, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren have already appeared.

German cockroaches are present everywhere in the house, from sewers, wardrobes, beds. causing many people to fear.

German cockroaches are very difficult to destroy, but it is not impossible. Below are some effective methods to kill German cockroaches, please refer to them.

Identification characteristics of German cockroaches

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1. German cockroaches have 2 dark stripes running from the head to the middle of the wings
2. German cockroaches are very small in size, the smallest of the species
3. When mature, German cockroaches are light yellow in color and their wings extend past their abdomen
4. German cockroaches run very fast, can reach speeds of 5km/h, have wings but cannot fly.

Harm caused by German cockroaches

1. German cockroaches transport pathogens and disease-causing bacteria from many different places such as E. coli, Salmonella, Shigella. causing dangerous diseases for humans such as pneumonia, parasitic infections such as tapeworms, worms,.
2. They leave waste or molt in spaces around the house, easily causing allergies in people with allergic conditions.
3. German cockroaches can bite people. Although the wound from a cockroach bite is not serious, if the cockroach is infected with bacteria, it can be harmful to your health.
4. In addition, organic food such as leftovers, meat, fish, etc. German cockroaches also eat other items such as books, clothes, etc. and leave behind disease-causing bacteria.

How to kill cockroaches

Use specialized medications

German cockroaches are a special insect and difficult to kill, so to get rid of them, you need to choose specialized types. Regular sprays with low drug content will not work on them.

Use vinegar to kill German cockroaches

Mix white vinegar with water in a 1:1 ratio, then spray the solution directly into the place where cockroaches live. In addition, you can use this vinegar solution to clean household items to disinfect cockroaches.

Kill German cockroaches with Baking Soda

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Mix baking soda powder with water in a 1:1 ratio, then leave this mixture in places where cockroaches often appear to kill them.

Use Listerine water to kill cockroaches

Listerine water contains essential oils like peppermint, thymol and eucalyptol that have the ability to kill cockroaches and insects while also helping to bring a pleasant fragrance to your home space.

Spray Listerine water directly on cockroaches, cockroach nests or places where cockroaches often appear.

Use laundry detergent to effectively kill cockroaches

Mix sugar and detergent in a 1:1 ratio, then place it in places where cockroaches often pass by. German cockroaches will be destroyed when they eat this mixture.

Trap German cockroaches with coffee grounds

Put some coffee grounds in a jar with water, then apply a little oil or vaseline on the side of the jar and place it in places where cockroaches often pass by. German cockroaches will be attracted to coffee grounds, crawl into the jar and suffocate in the water.

Isabella Humphrey

Update 26 April 2024