Ah, the timeless quest for a pest-free home! You’re looking for an “old trick” to get rid of flies and cockroaches without harsh chemicals. Many traditional methods rely on strong scents or natural repellents that pests dislike.
Here’s one popular “old trick” that often gets mentioned for both flies and cockroaches, leveraging their aversion to certain strong natural odors:
The Bay Leaf and Cucumber Peel Trick
This method relies on strong scents that are generally pleasant to humans but highly repulsive to these pests.
For Cockroaches:
Cockroaches are known to dislike the smell of bay leaves (лаврові листки).
How it works: Bay leaves contain compounds that are not toxic to cockroaches but act as a powerful deterrent. They simply find the smell intolerable and will try to avoid areas where it’s strong.
How to use it:
Crush: Lightly crush dried bay leaves to release their essential oils and intensify the scent.
Strategically Place: Place these crushed bay leaves in areas where you’ve seen cockroach activity or where you suspect they might enter or hide. Good spots include:
Behind appliances (refrigerator, stove, dishwasher)
Inside cabinets and pantry shelves
Under sinks
Along baseboards
In cracks and crevices
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