12/27/2025
How to get rid of cockroaches permanently.
1️⃣ Starve them first
Cockroaches don’t survive on magic.
Open food, crumbs on the counter, unwashed plates overnight that’s their buffet.
– Keep food sealed
– Wipe surfaces before sleeping
– Wash plates at night (this one hurts but it works)
No food = fewer roaches.
2️⃣ Water is their lifeline
That leaking sink or wet bathroom floor?
You’re basically hosting them.
– Fix leaks
– Dry sinks and bathroom floors before bed
– Don’t leave water in buckets overnight
Take away water, they start disappearing.
3️⃣ Close their doors
They enter through cracks you don’t even notice.
– Seal wall cracks
– Cover drain holes at night
– Fix loose tiles
If they can’t enter easily, they won’t stay.
4️⃣ Use the right killer (not just any insecticide)
Spraying alone won’t end them.
You need something that goes back to their nest.
– Use cockroach bait or gel
– Apply it behind fridges, under sinks, corners
– Let them carry it home
This is how you wipe out generations.
5️⃣ Natural helpers (for maintenance)
After reducing them:
– Bay leaves
– Baking soda + sugar
– Vinegar for cleaning surfaces
These don’t kill everything, but they help keep them away.
6️⃣ Be consistent
Cockroaches didn’t move in one day.
They won’t leave in one night.
Do this consistently for 2–3 weeks and you’ll notice the difference.
If you’ve ever screamed at midnight because of a flying one, you know why this thread matters 😭
