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What Smells Repel Cockroaches?

Cockroaches can thrive in the worst of conditions. Till now there has been no scientific evidence on the economical importance of cockroaches. But the list of diseases a cockroach can cause if you do not go for pest control treatments at advanced stages are many. Such as Cholera, Parasitic worms, Typhoid fever, Leprosy, Plague, diarrhea, typhoid fever, and dysentery. This is the list of diseases as per the world health organization.


So it becomes very important that you start taking serious preventive steps to avoid them invading your house. Here in this article, I bring to you one of the best preventive measures that you can adopt before you call for Pest Control Brisbane services.


The scientifically proven smells from essential oils that remove or repel cockroaches most effectively.

Catnip oil


This oil contains Nepetalactone that repels cockroaches but entertains cats. It is available in the market and is a staple for gardens. You need to boil the leaves and spray the tea in and around the corners of your house to get the best results.


Peppermint oil


It is very common in the household for its fragrance, stress relief, and cold controlling activities. Now you can also use it as cockroach repellent. It contains mint oil that is 92% fatal to the life of cockroaches. Sprayed or put in droplets near the breeding grounds of cockroaches. It volatilizes rapidly. It has got a sweet fragrance that is what makes it most acceptable in households.


Rosemary oil


This oil is toxic to cockroaches when sprayed or fumigated. They have been an important ingredient in medicines and cooking oils and now as cockroach repellent.


Oregano oil


It is a perennial herb used for years for cooking purposes. It was found in a study that they repelled cockroaches almost for a week. So, It was found to be the most effective oil among all.


Eucalyptus oil


You can plant the eucalyptus trees in and around your house. They will keep the cockroaches away forever. You can even spray them regularly in your house.


Citrus oils


These oils are found to be dissolved in kitchen and bathroom cleaners. So I prefer using them. So, You can even use citrus fruit peels and spray them to repel the cockroaches.


Lavender oil


Planting lavender plants has always been appreciated in a garden. They create a barrier for the cockroaches. So, You can even use the oil by diluting it and spraying it around the strategic areas in your indoors.

Recipe to Prepare an Oil Spray


Things You Need:

  • Spray bottle or you can even make pores on a plastic bottle at the top.

  • 1 oz Alcohol

  • 2 ¾ oz distilled water

  • 1 ½ oz essential oil

As essential oils are not so cheap, you need to use them economically. Make the mix in sufficient amounts and apply it to expected places where you think the probability of killing is more. So, Use dark bottles for the spray and store them in cool places. Read any other warning mentioned on essential oils.

Conclusion


Sometimes it is better to go for organic ways of treatment. I hope this must have helped you. At Fast Pest Control, We provide cockroach control at affordable price. We also provide Pest Control in Melbourne. Our experts will also tell you about home remedies and natural products.




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