Ants, cockroaches and other uninvited guests are every household's nightmare. They appear unexpectedly in the kitchen, persistently explore food supplies and settle in hidden corners where they are almost impossible to exterminate. You may have already tried various traps, sprays and home tricks, but the problem keeps coming back. What if there was a simple, natural and inexpensive solution that really works?
This trick will help you rid your home of unwanted guests like ants and cockroaches without using harmful chemicals. The key ingredient is toothpaste, which when combined with sugar creates an irresistible bait. This simple method will not only attract ant and cockroaches, but it will also effectively remove them from your home.
Why does it work on ants and cockroaches?
The problem with most commercial insecticides is that ants and cockroaches often become habituated to them or are only effective temporarily. This trick takes advantage of their natural desire for sweets and cleverly lures them into a trap. The sugar attracts them, and the toothpaste contains ingredients that are deadly to them.
Additionally, this method is completely safe for your home, as it does not contain harsh chemicals. You can use it in the kitchen, pantry, or living room without fear of affecting the air quality or being dangerous to your pets.
How to prepare a trap?
All you need are ingredients that you almost certainly already have at home. In a bowl, mix 3 tablespoons sugar, 4 tablespoons flour, 3 tablespoons toothpaste and 3 tablespoons water. Mix the mixture well to form a thick, sticky paste. Then form it into small balls the size of a hazelnut.
Strategically place the balls around your home – place them in corners where you’ve already noticed ants or cockroaches. They’ll be especially effective in the kitchen, under the sink, behind the refrigerator, and in the pantry, where these pesky insects like to hang out.
How long does it take to work?
Cockroaches and ants will quickly discover the trap, as they will be immediately attracted to the sugar. Once they start consuming the mixture, they will soon disappear, as the toothpaste contains ingredients that disrupt their digestive system and gradually destroy them. For best results, repeat the process two to three times a week until you notice that all the pests are gone.
Why is this method better than insecticides?
Besides being completely safe and natural, it has several other advantages. First, it is extremely cheap – you probably already have all the ingredients at home, which means you won’t be wasting money on expensive insecticides. Second, it doesn’t contain toxic chemicals that could harm children or pets. Third, it doesn’t pollute the air or leave unpleasant odors, like aggressive insect sprays do.
Goodbye, uninvited guests!
If you too struggle with annoying ants and cockroaches, try this simple trick and get rid of them once and for all. Using toothpaste and sugar is a natural, safe and effective method that will get rid of these pests without resorting to harmful chemicals.
