12 Best Cockroach Remedies

Cockroaches appear in houses and apartments, sometimes regardless of the cleanliness of the house and when preventive measures are taken. Insects in the house are not only unpleasant, but also pose a risk of disease. Therefore, they need to be exterminated at the first sign of their appearance in the apartment.

Manufacturers offer a variety of pest control products. But what is the most effective remedy for cockroaches? Which drug is effective and how to use it correctly? The wrong choice of drugs, at best, will not help in the fight against cockroaches, at worst, it will harm everyone who lives in the apartment.

Rating of cockroach remedies

When compiling the rating, we came to the conclusion that there are no universal methods for exterminating insects. Each is appropriate in specific cases, it all depends on the area of the home and the degree of infection. The nominees were selected taking into account several criteria:

Release form, type;
Contents, active components;
Toxicity class;
Deadlines for destruction;
Ease of use;
Risks of addiction;
Price, cost efficiency.

Having compared these indicators, we have compiled the top 12 products of the current year. For the convenience of the reader, they have been divided into 5 categories - powders, gels, aerosols, crayons and traps. From customer reviews and their experience of pest control, we determined the advantages and disadvantages of the nominees.

Raptor gel

An effective insecticide developed and manufactured using advanced technologies. The product has a gel-like consistency and contains lambda-cyhalothrin, a unique substance that has contact, residual and intestinal effects. The neurotoxic effect of the substance manifests itself in disruption of the passage of nerve impulses and destruction of the cockroach’s nervous system. After contact with the poison, the pest becomes paralyzed and unable to perform any actions. As a result of this, he dies. The death of the insect occurs no less than a day after treatment. The insecticide has a long-lasting residual effect and can be spread by transmission from an infected individual to a healthy one. This method can infect and destroy almost the entire colony of pests.

To attract more cockroaches, manufacturers included attractants in the gel. The poisonous substance smells of apricot and vanilla - everything that cockroaches like. In order to protect the gel consistency from drying out quickly, moisture-retaining components are added to the insecticide.

Advantages:

the gel is effective as a stand-alone product and as an addition to other drugs;
contains attractants with high attractive properties;
allows you to preserve the surfaces of the room;
holds well on the insect body;
easily removed after use.

Flaws:

requires significant expenditure.

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The best powders for cockroaches

The most popular type is dry formulations, powders. They guarantee the rapid, irrevocable elimination of “migrants” and prevent re-infections. There were about a dozen candidates for inclusion in the top, but 2 nominees became the best according to VyborExpert.

Gektor

Cockroach repellent with boric acid and the principle of triple action. It is capable of protecting your home from red and black cockroaches and is not addictive to insects that do not have time to develop immunity to the drug.

The composition contains 75% amorphous silicon dioxide and 25% boric acid. Particles falling on the body of pests damage their chitinous cover, while simultaneously clinging to their whiskers. The insect loses moisture abundantly through damage, contact and intestinal poisoning occurs. The drug is safe for humans and animals.

The yellow or beige powder consists of small fractions and has a low degree of atomization. The manufacturer provides a choice of packaging 110 or 1300 g. The packaging is a plastic bottle with a narrow spout cap.

Advantages:

Triple action;
Safe for people and animals;
Low atomization;
Different packaging;
Flow can be adjusted;
No addiction.

Flaws:

Not suitable for bathrooms;
Price.

The nominee is not recommended for rooms with high humidity. In contact with water, properties are lost. The top of the cap is cut off and the size of the hole can be adjusted. It should be small to reduce consumption.

Super face

The Russian-made insecticide has an acute poisonous effect against many pests, both flying and crawling. And this distinguishes him from the previous nominee. The activity of the action lasts for 5-6 weeks.

Contents: thiamethoxam 4%, zeta-cypermethrin 1.0%, which have a nerve-paralytic effect against insects. Pests infect their fellows even if they have not touched the treated surface. The powder is used for prophylactic purposes and prevents reappearance for a long time.

The drug weighing 10 g is located inside a plastic bag, which contains detailed instructions for use and consumption rates. White, odorless powder, soluble in water. Suitable for professional and household use.

Advantages:

Instant pronounced effect;
Can be used for prevention;
Suitable for professional use;
Economical consumption;
Fast dissolution;
Inexpensive.

Flaws:

Does not destroy eggs;
Toxic.

The solution is used immediately after dilution, the room is treated with a spray bottle. It is especially recommended to pay attention to damp and damp places. Processing of upholstered furniture is allowed. Children and animals should be removed from the room.

Why are nasty insects dangerous?

Cockroaches are tenacious and can survive without food or water. They can be frozen, but it is impossible to make a freezer from your own apartment. Why are small bugs dangerous?

Moving through many rooms in a day allows the cockroach to drag a huge number of infections, pathogenic bacteria and helminth eggs on its legs and back. Everything can end up on the dining table and food cabinets. And then get into a person’s mouth and the troubles will become very strong.

Many girls are afraid even of the sight of cockroaches. When uninvited guests appear, many begin to experience neurosis and various manifestations of illness, including hypertension. Many people are afraid to fall asleep, develop insomnia, and as a result get more serious illnesses.

Recently, doctors have begun to diagnose allergies to cockroaches. The etiology of the disease can be manifested by a runny nose, sneezing, itching and eczema on the skin. If symptoms persist for a long time, it is better to consult a doctor. And you need to get rid of unpleasant guests without waiting for serious complications.

Causes of cockroaches

The main nuisance is the movement of adult individuals throughout all premises. Cockroaches can be brought into a house from the street, factories, or other apartments. But often they crawl on their own through any cracks in apartments. Through toilets, baths. They can climb elevator shafts, basement entrances, or just streets.

People often associate the appearance of cockroaches with the opening of grocery stores, cafes or restaurants nearby. Malicious insects love such places and appear there with regularity. If the source is located there, it is necessary to contact the management of the establishment and fight together.

Try to find out the source of the appearance. This will help prevent the insects from reappearing and get rid of them forever. Even if one individual gets into an apartment under good conditions, it will instantly multiply, and exterminating them is quite difficult and time-consuming.

Prevention of cockroaches

You need to fight them at home regularly. Where to start a complex struggle with your own hands? Let's start with prevention:

regular cleaning of the premises;
constant ventilation of kitchen cabinets and careful inspection from the inside;
timely disposal of food residues;
take out the garbage every day, and if food waste appears, you should get rid of it immediately;
block access to water, do not leave glasses or water for watering plants in the open.

Also, do not eat in rooms other than the kitchen. By having breakfast in the bedroom, you risk dragging cockroaches into your resting place, and this is completely unpleasant: waking up with something crawling on your body.

All remedies are good against cockroaches

You can use homemade recipes, but according to buyers, it is better to immediately purchase cockroach control products in specialized stores. Insecticides are almost always chemical agents, with varying effects on the insect’s body. All of them are designed for the mass destruction of individuals, not only those that move on the surface of furniture, but also the destruction of eggs that have just hatched.

Many people use an ancient remedy - acid. Most often, the fight begins by spraying or moistening the cabinets with acetic acid. There are many different offers in the trading network with boric acid, both in the form of dry powder and for preparing a solution.

There are many types of drugs, you need to choose the optimal one for your conditions and immediately start using:

powders and crayons;
gels and pastes:
traps;
aerosols and spray;
ultrasonic repellers.

Each product has a set of advantages and disadvantages. Not all products can be used in apartments where there are small children and pets.

The best gels for cockroaches

The second category represents effective gels against cockroaches, which are less toxic compared to powders. They do not work as quickly, but do not have a pungent odor and do not harm pets. From the reviews, 3 nominees were recognized as the best in terms of performance.

Borium dohlox “Get lost!” No. 76

Russian-made boron gel is designed to quickly kill insects. Its advantage is an enhanced poisonous formula that allows you to cope with a very large concentration of pests.

The main active ingredient is diazinon, which is a nerve-paralytic poison. It can disrupt the normal passage of nerve impulses and develop tremors, which gradually turns into paralysis. Boric acid additionally corrodes the walls of the gastrointestinal tract, affects the central nervous system, and promotes dehydration of the body.

The drug has a convenient dosage form - a yellow gel, which is contained in a soft 100 ml tube made of polymer material. Available in 30 ml syringes. Thanks to the thin spout, the poison is easily dosed in the right amount.

Advantages:

Strengthened poison formula;
Convenient dosage;
No smell;
Does not require the use of protective equipment;
Attracts insects from far corners;
Inexpensive.

Flaws:

Difficult to wash;
Fast drying.

Manufacturers have added attractants to the composition for greater effect. They help attract pests from the farthest corners and ensure a high percentage of poison intake. The volume is enough to process 100 square meters. m.

Global

A German-made anti-cockroach gel that is popular in reviews and also used to destroy ant colonies. Before use, you need to hold it in your hands for 10 minutes, warming it up, so it becomes more plastic.

The gel is harmless to humans and animals; when applying it, there is no need to leave home. The composition of chlorpyrifos is a contact poison; attractant enhancers are also added that attract pests with their taste. The poison lasts for about 1 month, then it should be reapplied.

Available in the form of a mustard-colored paste, the smell is subtle and does not cause discomfort or allergic reactions. Packaged in tubes weighing 75 g, this will be enough to disinfest a room of 60 square meters. m.

Advantages:

High-quality composition;
Non-toxic for animals and people;
Does not deteriorate when exposed to sun or air;
Suitable for all crawling pests;
Economical consumption;
Inexpensive.

Flaws:

Takes time to warm up;
Doesn't work quickly.

For ease of use, it is recommended to apply the gel on small pieces of paper, so after drying it does not have to be washed, which is quite labor-intensive. It does not act instantly; mass death of insects occurs after 2 weeks.

Brownie

An insecticide in gel form gets rid of any number of crawling insects. It can be used as an additional remedy against colonies of “settlers”, or as a main one. The advantage is the aroma, which is actively absorbed by insects.

The active ingredient is fipronil, which is a potent pesticide. Penetrates into the pest's body through the gastrointestinal tract and chitinous membrane. It acts initially on the nervous system, causing paralysis and then death. The composition contains preservatives that ensure long-lasting action.

Flavorings attract people with their smell. A transparent gel weighing 30 g is contained in a syringe and does not emit toxic fumes when used. It applies well to both horizontal and vertical surfaces.

Advantages:

Convenient release form;
The gel concentration does not enter the air;
Destroys all crawling pests;
Prolonged action;
Easy application;
Inexpensive.

Flaws:

Stains remain on the surface;
Possibly addictive.

After each disinfestation, re-application is necessary for preventive measures to prevent pests from attacking the premises again. Parasites get used to this gel, so after 2 uses it is alternated with analogues.

Get Total

It is classified as a moderately dangerous drug and has a hazard class of 3. Domestic produced anti-cockroach product. The drug is a suspension of microcapsules that fights not only adults, but also insect eggs. Created on the basis of the substance chlorpyrifos.

The benefits of the product include:

Possibility of use in different premises: in residential buildings, basements, hotels and catering establishments, kindergartens and hospitals, garbage collections.
No pungent odor, has a light citrus aroma.
A strong remedy for cockroaches, but if all safety rules are followed, it is not harmful to humans. When processing the room, do not forget about respiratory protection with a respirator; you should also wear gloves.
Insects die within 2 weeks.
The drug protects against re-infection with parasites for six months.
After application, it leaves no traces on furniture, floor coverings and wallpaper.
You can carry out the procedure yourself, without contacting specialists.
The same drug is often used by SES workers to treat residential and industrial buildings.

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The best aerosols for cockroaches

When selecting nominees for the third category, we considered only aerosols for treating large areas. Their significant advantage lies in their speed and ability to penetrate hard-to-reach places. According to Vyborexperta.ru, 3 products showed the best results.

Combat SuperSpray against crawling insects

The Korean-made drug differs from previous nominees in that it is produced in the form of an aerosol. The sprayer has a flexible nozzle that helps you spray the spray precisely, avoiding getting it on wallpaper or equipment.

It contains imiprotrin, a fast-acting poison. Cyphenothrin causes high parasite mortality. At the same time, the formula has low toxicity towards animals and people. Insects do not have time to develop immunity to the toxic composition, so it can be used repeatedly.

The volume of the product is 500 ml, which is 20% more than conventional aerosols. 1 g is sprayed in 1 second; using a flexible nozzle provides more economical consumption. With its help you can process up to 65 square meters. m area.

Advantages:

Availability of flexible nozzle;
Leaves no traces;
Not addictive;
Versatility;
Safety;
Economical consumption.

Flaws:

Price;
Strong smell.

The aerosol can be used not only in everyday life; it is suitable for disinfestation of children's institutions, medical institutions, hotels, hostels, and catering establishments. Due to the strong smell, a mask and ventilation are required.

High Efficiency Raptor

A new generation drug from a Russian manufacturer with an instant destruction effect. It differs from the previous aerosol in that it has a killing effect on pests adapted to other poisons.

The main active substance is cypermethrin; upon contact with it, parasites become instantly infected through the stomach, respiratory system and chitinous cover. Imiprotrin and piperonyl butoxide complement each other, which significantly increases the processing result. Large colonies are eliminated in a short period of time.

Individuals that do not die immediately infect their relatives, thus death is inevitable. The aerosol inside a convenient 275/430 ml bottle has a flexible nozzle for treating hard-to-reach areas, saving consumption. Shelf life up to 5 years.

Advantages:

Fast, long-lasting effect;
Easy to use;
Cost-effective;
Long shelf life;
Extended spectrum of action;
Not addictive.

Flaws:

Price;
Risk of poisoning.

During processing, there should be no people or animals inside the room. Windows should be completely closed, protective elements should be used: respirator, gloves, goggles. The effect lasts up to several weeks.

Raid against crawling and flying insects with lavender scent

The following aerosol from the American brand “Raid” effectively destroys different types of insects. It differs from other sprays in having a milder odor, which is important if people with respiratory diseases live in the room.

The composition contains a plant-based component, cypermethrin; it is obtained from chrysanthemum and Persian chamomile flowers, so the product is considered safe. Imiprothrin and prallethrin are guaranteed to kill insects without causing addiction.

Upon contact with the body of parasites, muscle paralysis first occurs, then death occurs. Packaged in 300 ml bottles in purple shades. The aroma of the spray is floral, not strong.

Advantages:

Plant insecticide;
Effective against crawling and flying insects;
Leaves no traces after application;
Pleasant aroma;
There is no addiction to the drug;
Suitable for allergy sufferers.

Flaws:

Does not destroy egg laying;
Fast consumption.

The result will be more effective if additional disinfestation is carried out after 8 days. This is how much time passes from the moment the eggs are laid until the young larvae emerge. After 3-4 weeks the result should be consolidated.

Repellers

Weitech WK-0600

We are happy to present you with a multi-purpose electronic device that can be used to fight not only insects, but also rodents, depending on the selected operating mode. The device has two ultrasonic emitters, the maximum coverage area of which is 325 square meters. m. In general, there are as many as 9 operating modes, and among them there is also a silent one. The product is housed in a painted stainless steel case. The power supply here is only from the mains; there is no socket for batteries. There is a set of flexible settings that allow you to install the device absolutely anywhere, from small storage rooms or living rooms to hangars or storage facilities. The ultrasonic effect is quite powerful, so neither insects nor rodents are able to withstand such pressure. They leave their favorite places as soon as possible.

The device does not produce any sounds in the range audible to the human ear, so it can be installed in rooms where people are present at all times. Setting up the product takes just a few seconds. There are icons on the back panel that make it easier to configure the device. The frequency of ultrasonic waves ranges from 2 to 50 kHz. The effect of using the product is noticeable literally two days after turning it on. You can completely get rid of pests within just one month.

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Advantages:

The capabilities of the device allow you to fight not only insects, but also rodents;
There are two sources of waves at once, which significantly improve the performance of the device;
Economical energy consumption.

Flaws:

It is not possible to use the device in offline mode.

Weitech WK-0600

Typhoon LS-500

These products are domestically manufactured, and engineers developed them specifically for quick and active control of domestic insects. With its help, you can get rid of cockroaches, ants, woodlice, and so on within a few days. The main difference between this product is one very important point: the ultrasound frequency does not drive away cockroaches, but stops their ability to reproduce. These insects reproduce approximately once every ten to fifteen days. When their reproductive function disappears, they live out their lives, but the development of the nest stops. As a result, cockroaches simply gradually die out. This frequency affects some individuals in the following way: they experience disorientation in space, which is why they crawl out into open places.

The frequency of ultrasonic waves does not pose the slightest harm to humans and pets. The device can be used not only at home, but also in production, in a country house.

Advantages:

The device is significantly cheaper compared to imported products;
In terms of manufacturing quality and safety of use, it is one of the best on the domestic market;
Excellent for insect control in both domestic and industrial settings;
Copes with all types of cockroaches;
No radioactive or chemical compounds are used in this device.

Flaws:

There is no possibility of offline use;
It costs a little more than its analogues.

Typhoon LS-500

"EcoSniper" AR-130

It is not addictive to pests, since they are not yet able to get used to ultrasound, especially since no harmful substances are used here. This device not only creates a sound background, but also generates an electromagnetic pulse, which has a depressing effect on the state of the chitinous cover of insects, leading to its destruction. You can eliminate unwanted inhabitants of an apartment or house very quickly. The device does not harm the health of animals or humans, and is also completely safe for electronic devices, from household appliances to mobile devices, TVs, and laptops. The product operates at a frequency of about 26 kHz, so the human ear cannot hear it.

The appearance is original, the overall dimensions are compact, which allows you to install it behind pieces of furniture. The coverage area is significant - up to 100 square meters. m. After operating the device for one hour, a positive result becomes noticeable. The device in automatic mode slightly changes the frequency of the emitted ultrasound, so insects do not even have the opportunity to adapt to the operating mode of the device. The main requirement when using the product is the absence of any objects in the path of the wave emitter. It is also undesirable to direct waves at a window or doorway. The maximum height from the floor should be no more than 100 cm. The overall dimensions of the product are 101x83x101 mm, so it can even be placed behind pieces of furniture.

Advantages:

The result of the device’s operation is noticeable literally after a few days of active use;
Depending on the selected mode of operation, insects either simply leave, or become poorly oriented in space, or lose the ability to reproduce.;
Copes with the activity of many insects.

Flaws:

It has a depressing effect on rodent pets, so it is not advisable to install it in the same room with guinea pigs, hamsters or rats.

"EcoSniper" AR-130

The best chalk for cockroaches

The fourth category included the most effective product, according to VyborExpert, in the form of a chalk for drawing. Despite its non-toxicity, odorlessness, and ease of use, the nominee has received a large number of positive reviews from customers.

Mashenka

A budget-friendly, safe contact insecticide in appearance resembles an ordinary school block of chalk. It can be used in an apartment as a primary or additional method of combating harmful insects.

The composition of deltamethrin and zeta-cypermethrin, when they enter the insect’s food system, causes its paralysis. The parasites are smeared in a toxic substance, and chalk and plaster additionally block their breathing. After eating the chalk material, they die within 24 hours. The main effect of destruction will be noticeable after 5 days.

An oblong gray-white block weighing 20 g is in an impenetrable blue polyethylene wrapper. It is easily dissolved, crushed, and can be used in other ways: in the form of a powder, a thick solution, or a spray.

Advantages:

Convenient use;
No smell;
Non-toxic;
Versatility;
Light weight;
Inexpensive.

Flaws:

Short-term effect;
It does not help with severe infection.

The lines of the Mashenka chalk on cockroaches should be wide and long for maximum results. When crossing, the insect captures enough to cause rapid death. With the help of 1 bar you can process about 30 square meters. m. area.

Step-by-step instructions for exterminating cockroaches

The fight against the Prussians includes successive stages.

Step 1: Understand the situation

If you notice cockroaches in your apartment, figure out what factors caused their appearance. Assess the hygienic condition of the premises. Perhaps they have created a favorable environment for the breeding of insects - leaking sewers, unwashed dishes, dirty trash cans, food crumbs behind cabinets.

Step 2: Chat with your neighbors

Assess the scale of the cockroach infestation. After talking with your neighbors and identifying that they have a similar problem, draw up a joint action plan.

Step 3. Eliminate the reasons for insects settling in the apartment

Check ventilation, drains and other places where insects enter. Seal any cracks found hermetically. Keep the kitchen clean, fix leaks, wipe sinks, depriving the Prussians of sources of moisture.

Step 4: Eliminate existing cockroaches

Following safety rules, carry out disinfestation work. Having chosen a good remedy for cockroaches, study the instructions regarding the permissible dosage. Carefully pack dishes and food in plastic bags and, if possible, remove them from the premises. Spray insecticides with the windows closed. After completing the operation, close the apartment for several hours.

Step 5. Make the apartment safe for other residents

Before family members and pets return to the treated apartment, thoroughly ventilate it, sweep out dead insects, and carry out wet cleaning.

When deciding which remedy is most effective in the fight against Prussians, additionally study the degree of its safety. If there are elderly people, pregnant women, children in the house, use only drugs with a low degree of toxicity.

Step 6. Do not let cockroaches re-enter the apartment

To protect your apartment from the appearance of cockroaches, take preventive measures. Place traps near sewer pipe outlets. Cover the ventilation holes with special grilles and draw lines around the perimeter using Mashenka chalk. Apply the same strips from time to time to the baseboards and floor near the front door, along the perimeter of the windows.

There is no need to be lenient when living in the vicinity of rapidly breeding cockroaches. If you cannot cope with the invasion on your own, exterminators are invited. They are armed with the necessary effective drugs and follow the approved algorithm of actions. The residents’ task is to prepare the premises for treatment.

The best traps for cockroaches

When looking for safe, effective cockroach repellents, it's worth considering non-toxic traps. They work slowly, but are absolutely harmless to the health of humans and pets. In terms of ease of use, thoughtfulness, and effectiveness, 3 nominees from VyborExpert became leaders.

Forsyth

Non-toxic glue trap for cockroaches without the use of toxic components. It folds up like a house and the bait is placed inside. Used if there are a small number of colonies in the apartment.

The tablet is a pheromone bait that is placed in the middle of a cardboard house. The inner surface is sticky, so when cockroaches follow the smell, they stick to the substrate and die from dehydration. This is the safest disinfestation option for humans and animals.

The set includes 5 cardboard houses with tablets. Once the glue trap is overfilled, it should be replaced with another one. This design remains effective for up to 2 months; it is designed for an area of 15 square meters. m.

Advantages:

Non-toxic;
Safety;
Easy to use;
Prolonged action;
No smell;
Inexpensive.

Flaws:

Lost interest in the bait after a while;
Does not affect larvae.

The manufacturer clarifies that this is a loyal way to combat crawling pests, but only with adult individuals. It is recommended to update traps monthly. Hazard class – VI, low-hazard.

Help Boyscout glue

The glue trap for killing pests has a long-lasting effect. Does not pose any risk to human health or pets. Can be installed anywhere, even where food is stored.

The inner surface of the cardboard has an adhesive base and is treated with a special attractant. The smell attracts insects, they go inside the trap and stick to the bottom. The technique is advisable when the house has been completely disinfested. The trap will become an indicator showing whether it went well.

If within a week there are 2-5 individuals in the cardboard box, then the disinfestation was successful. The set consists of cardboard, which is folded along specially marked lines. Odors are not detected by the human sense of smell.

Advantages:

Performance;
Prolonged effect;
Ease of use;
No smell;
Safety;
Inexpensive.

Flaws:

It is unpleasant to see a large concentration of stuck cockroaches;
No bait included.

A special feature of the nominee is the possibility of vertical installation in cracks between furniture and other hard-to-reach places. This is one of the budget options with proven effectiveness.

Clean house "Insecticidal"

A Russian-made insecticidal trap is effective against cockroaches and ants. The result is achieved quickly and lasts 60 days. The composition does not emit harmful fumes and is safe for pets.

The package contains 6 squares of white or blue soft plastic, inside of which there is a poison bait. Insects eat it and become carriers of the toxic substance. The entire colony is infected, resulting in mass death. The first signs of death are observed already on the 1st day.

The trap squares should be broken off from each other, with adhesive tape on the bottom for easy placement in hard-to-reach places. Consumption rate – 6 traps per room of 15 sq. m, in advanced cases the rate can be increased.

Advantages:

Long validity period;
Quick results;
No harmful fumes;
Color selection;
Availability of adhesive tape;
Inexpensive.

Flaws:

Incompatible with aerosol insecticides;
Does not affect larvae.

Leave the squares at the installation sites for 2 months. If required, they are replaced with new ones after 60 days. You need to understand that this weapon is only against adults, so repeated procedures are needed.

Boric acid is a proven folk remedy

Powdered boric acid is used. After eating it, insects develop paralysis followed by death. Baits placed under furniture and in other places inaccessible to children are prepared in various versions:

knead the boiled yolk to a pulp, add a teaspoon of boric acid, mix thoroughly;
make dough from sugar, flour, boric acid powder in equal quantities;
use raw yolk, to which boric acid powder is added until a thick elastic mass is obtained;
mix raw yolk, boric acid, sunflower oil in equal volumes. Add enough flour to knead the “dough” to the required degree of elasticity.

Step-by-step preparation of bait from boiled eggs, potatoes, sunflower oil and boric acid powder. Author: YouTube channel Make Money Online.

Small balls are rolled out of the resulting poisonous mass. These are convenient to lay out even in hard-to-reach places. Additionally, boric acid powder is scattered under the sewer pipes, along the baseboards. Once a week, the bait is renewed until the Prussians disappear completely.

How to choose a cockroach repellent

It is quite possible to choose in absentia which remedy for cockroaches is the most effective. To do this, you need to evaluate the products on sale on several indicators - type of drug, ease of use, safety, effectiveness and reviews. Let's go through each point in detail.

Product type

Based on the principle of action, there are quick-killing insecticides; these are usually aerosols, concentrates, and sprays. They are the most effective, but have a pungent odor and are harmful to health. There are also slow-acting products - crayons, gels, traps, powders. They are safe, but they do not work immediately, but over the course of 1-2 weeks.

Another popular type according to reviews is the cockroach repeller. We are talking about an ultrasonic device that drives away insects using electromagnetic waves. Manufacturers recommend them, rather, as a preventive measure against repeated “populations” after thorough destruction with toxic compounds.

Ease of use

The route of movement of cockroaches is usually observed in hard-to-reach places. This makes the task of setting traps difficult. Sprays are the easiest to use; they need to be sprayed on areas of accumulation. Gels and crayons are also convenient. It is important to understand that the latter do not cause death, but repel with smell.

Safety

One of the most important criteria is the absence of risks of harm to health. Insecticides for household use are usually minimal in toxicity class. When processing, be sure to use protection: a respirator mask, gloves.

Efficiency and reviews

An equally important indicator is proven effectiveness. No matter how high-quality and safe an insecticide is, if it does not destroy pests, there is no point in it. Therefore, before purchasing, you should read reviews with real experience of the procedures and results.

How insecticides work

Based on their structure, chemicals are divided into several types. All of them lead to the death of insects by various methods:

contact action, when an insect crawls onto a poisonous agent, the active substance enters the body through the legs, which leads to death;
contact-intestinal, when the poison enters the insect through edible bait, thereby poisoning the cockroach;
nerve paralytic, after contact with the drug, the insect is paralyzed and subsequently dies.

Given this terrible picture, most drugs are not dangerous for people. All of them are produced by industry with acceptable dosages for residential premises. If you bought a premises, and there are an incredible number of cockroaches there, then it is better to turn to specialists. They will provide professional tools and provide instructions on how to carry out treatment at home.

Where to buy insecticides

The most popular places to buy are gardening stores. They sell pest control products for plants and city apartments. There are often departments in large supermarkets where the choice of products is not so large, but the most popular models are always in stock.

At city branches of Rospotrebnadzor, sanitary and epidemiological stations, and specialized organizations. Here they most often provide comprehensive services to combat all insects, but many products can be sold in free form.

Online home stores offer facilities similar to garden stores. There you can often find more budget-friendly options, sort by price, read the description and recommendations. It is better to buy unfamiliar products in reliable stores and not risk your health.

What to look for when purchasing

On display there are a lot of products and recommendations on how to get rid of cockroaches. How to choose the best and most effective, and most importantly - not harmful in your case. Carefully study the packaging and apply it to your own conditions.

drugs must be safe for all family members; there must be notices about this on the packaging;
If you have pets, you need products that are safe for them; powders, crayons, and gels are not recommended. Traps and aerosols will be optimal, subject to the temporary evacuation of everyone from the apartment;
the effectiveness of the product, crayons and powders are used more often for prevention and long-term exposure; for an urgent solution to the problem, aerosols and ultrasonic baits would be better;
duration of action of the drug, it is better to purchase different durations of action;
simplicity and accessibility to use, everything should be easily and accessiblely applied to places where cockroaches accumulate and removed.

When all the selection criteria are taken into account, we buy all the necessary drugs and go home for a real battle with cockroaches.

What is the best cockroach repellent?

So, you just got acquainted with the 12 best remedies for cockroaches in the apartment according to the level of demand, proven effectiveness, customer reviews and ratings. Knowing the selection criteria, deciding which one to buy no longer seems like a difficult task. Vyborexperta.ru advises once again to pay attention to several nominees:

Super-fas is a fast-acting powder that can be used as a preventative or a professional pest control method;
Brownie is a long-acting gel, the concentration of which does not enter the air, destroys all crawling “migrants”;
Raid against crawling and flying insects with the scent of lavender - a broad-spectrum herbal insecticide, suitable for allergy sufferers, smells pleasant;
Mashenka is a good chalk with proven effectiveness, non-toxic, without a distinct odor;
Clean house "Insecticidal" - a trap with adhesive tape, prolonged action, lack of odors, fumes, toxicity.

The insecticides used differ in their range of application and degree of effectiveness. Some of them work independently, others are much more effective in combination with each other. Assess the scale of the “invasion” to choose the best option.

Causes of cockroaches

Of the five thousand species, red cockroaches appear most often near humans. These are mobile insects that are active at night. Thanks to their flat body, they hide in crevices and are almost invisible during the day.

Prussians appear in apartments for various reasons:

moving from a neighboring apartment;
carried in bags that have been standing for some time in rooms with cockroaches;
come with things bought at the market or secondhand.

Leftover food, garbage, water are suitable conditions for the rapid reproduction of insects. One female gives birth to an average of 40 individuals at a time. And reproduction continues throughout the year.

Aerosol Raid

Raid is a product that allows you to quickly clear a room of cockroaches. In order to fully treat an apartment, it is enough to spray one bottle of Raid. The components that make up the insecticide have a high damaging effect. Among them, the most important are cypermethrin (a chemical compound included in the group of contact-intestinal pesticides) and imiprothrin (a synthetic pyrethroid created by analogy with the natural one).

Raid has high insecticidal activity and is effective against crawling insects that have developed immunity. Peritroids enter the body of cockroaches through the mouth or chitinous membrane and have a nerve-paralytic effect. Poisons cause hyperactivity, motor dysfunction, convulsions, paralysis and death of insects.

The aerosol form of Raid allows you to spray the toxic substance from the greatest possible distance and uniformly treat the entire area of the room, or act locally, choosing the places where insects are most concentrated.

Advantages:

does not leave fingerprints on wrapped surfaces;
effective against cockroaches;
has a low cost;
the drug has no odor;
economical.

Flaws:

has a short-term effect, approximately two hours;
does not work against individuals at the larval stage of development;
disappears quickly.

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