How To Fight Cockroaches Without Killing Them

For many, cockroaches are usually quite an annoying pest. They even inspire disgust, repudiation, repulsion, also, they feel a deep fear when noticing them, whatever the environment. Therefore, fighting cockroaches becomes a necessity.

These animals can occur in any area. However, one of his favorite places is the house, especially at night, just when the lights are off and most people are resting.

Everything to know about cockroaches

This insect, as we have mentioned previously, is one of the most common in any type of house and receives different names, such as cutias, cheap , although its normal name is cockroach.

The scientific name for this is Blatta Orientalis.  Many refer to them as “old continent cockroaches” thanks to their origin, which is in Europe. Currently they can be found in all corners of the planet earth.

The time of colonization marked an important direction for these insects. They arrived in America together with travelers and explorers  and, little by little, they reproduced to become what they are today:  one of the most numerous insects in the world.

Cockroach characteristics

Describing this insect can be somewhat redundant, considering what is widely recognized anywhere; however, it doesn’t hurt to get to know cockroaches more thoroughly. These are some of its most particular characteristics:

• Their size varies according to their gender: males are larger than females.
• They are brown or dark brown for most of their life, although in adulthood they take on a black hue.

• They have nocturnal habits.
• Its head is made up of two eyes, a mouth, and two antennae.
• They have six legs, three on each side.
• They are oviparous. This means that their reproduction takes place through eggs.

Cockroaches tend to be low-risk animals; However, by moving through different places (sewers, feces, garbage and other types of contaminated sites), they acquire bacteria and germs with their feet, which they can end up transmitting to people.

How to fight cockroaches without killing them?

Due to its dirtiness and the great repulsion that they cause, a way has always been sought to combat cockroaches; despite this, many prefer not to face or kill them.

For this type of people there is a fairly easy to use and effective alternative. This allows to drive away these insects from home once and for all. Best of all, it is a completely natural option.

We are talking about bay leaves, which give off a pleasant aroma for humans, but repulsive for this type of insects.

Laurel

This is a tree with origin in the south of the European continent; its aroma is quite easy to identify, thanks to its particularity.

The use of this herb is common among people, so it is not difficult to get a few leaves ; what’s more, there is the possibility of finding some reserved in the cupboard at home.

The laurel can be used for various things, thanks to its properties, among which are anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and digestive. However, this time we are going to take advantage of it for purposes very different from the usual ones.

How to use this plant to fight cockroaches?

As mentioned above, due to its aroma, bay leaf is one of the best natural alternatives to combat cockroaches without the need to exterminate them.

Ingredients

• The number of bay leaves enough (it all depends on the size of the house).

Utilization

• It will be enough to crush or chop each leaf.
• Once this is done, we will distribute a handful in each corner or corner where we think these annoying insects are hiding.

If it occurs with each of their nests or lairs, much better; at that point, it is recommended to carry out a toilet day in order to leave everything impeccable. 

Later, we will flood the area with fresh and chopped bay leaves. We can also get a laurel bush made to measure at home. Thus, the leaves can be easily renewed.