Cockroaches are nasty insects, which are normally associated with dirt and garbage. They have a very high power of adaptation, and hence you can find them in virtually every part of the world. In fact they’re among the world’s most resistant species as they can withstand high levels of radiation and can go without food for over a month.
Cockroaches are omnivores, and that’s why you’ll find them everywhere, eating anything that comes their way. Besides feeding on garbage, these insects leave chemical traces through their stool as a way of easily finding sources of food and water.
Fortunately, there is a safe and effective way of getting rid of these stubborn insects from your home.
THE MOST POWERFUL COCKROACHES REPELLENT – BAY LEAVES
There’s no better natural cockroach repellent than bay leaves. The smell of this herb is so unbearable that cockroaches can’t stand it; it just drives them away , but doesn’t kill them.
You just need to place 10 bay leaves in the garden, in the kitchen, or in every corner of the house and you’ll see those insects roaming around. They’re ideal around food storage areas such as kitchen or pantry, since they’re safe and non-toxic. It’s advisable to put bay leaves in the garden if you’ve children and pets, so that you can drive away cockroaches without worrying about the children’s or pet’s safety.
