Cockroaches naturally have a very good sense of smell. This helps them seek out mates and food. Just like every living being there are smells they like and smells they don’t. Some of the smells that repel cockroaches are:Lavender – Cockroaches hate the smell of lavender. If you enjoy the smell of lavender, then this is a win win. A great defense system against cockroaches is planting lavender around your home and using lavender oil inside your home. You can even dilute the lavender oil and use a spray bottle to apply it directly to surfaces cockroaches are a problem.Citrus – Fresh citrus is a smell many people love. This is another scent that cockroaches hate and avoid it. This means if you use citrus scented cleaners in your kitchen and bathroom cockroaches are less likely to enter those areas. Another solution could be to leave fresh citrus peels in strategic places to further repel cockroaches. You will need to replace the peels a couple times a month, but it will lead to a roach free house.Essential Oils – Like lavender there are multiple essential oils that work to repel cockroaches. Some additional essential oils homeowners can use are peppermint oil, cedarwood oil, and cypress oil. If you enjoy and use any of these scents you can use them in your home in place, or along with other strategies to repel cockroaches.If you experience regular cockroach problems in your home or apartment, incorporate some of these strategies to repel cockroaches. After using these strategies, if you are still experiencing a cockroach problem, be sure to contact the cockroach control experts at Green Machine Pest Control today!