Article: These essential oils tend to naturally repel roaches. Mix 8 drops of cypress oil, 10 drops of peppermint oil, and 1 cup (240ml) of water in a spray bottle and then spray this mixture wherever you've seen roaches. When in doubt, spray underneath and around your bed. Because coffee can be harmful to roaches, they tend to stay away from it. Sprinkle some coffee grounds into a few different open containers and set them under or near your bed to deter roaches. Coffee grounds can effectively repel other insects as well, such as ants, due to the caffeine they contain. The nicotine in cigars acts as a repellent for roaches. If you or someone you know smokes cigars, collect the clippings, sprinkle them in a few containers without putting the lids on, and set them on the floor near your bed to help keep roaches away. Bay leaves also act a natural roach repellent, as roaches hate the smell of them. Use a mortar and pestle or any other crushing tools to turn some bay leaves into a powder. Sprinkle the powder in a few lidless containers and place them around your bedroom and bed. While killing roaches won't solve the problem entirely, it will diminish the roach population in and around your home. If you'd like to kill them, mix together equal parts baking soda and sugar in a bowl. Then, simply sprinkle the mixture around your room. The sugar in the mixture will attract the roaches, while the baking soda, when consumed, will kill them. Sweep or vacuum up the mixture after a few days and dispose of any dead roaches that you find. This mixture is safe to use with pets and children in the home. Boric acid is one of the most effective products for killing roaches, ants, and other pests. Purchase some at your local supermarket or online if you have a severe roach issue in your home. Provide a light dusting of the boric acid on the floor of your bedroom. This way, when roaches walk through it, they'll get it on their bodies and later die when they groom themselves and ingest it. Keep boric acid away from children and pets, as it is poisonous and can be very harmful if consumed. Don't forget to vacuum or sweep up the boric acid after a 1-2 days. Boric acid isn't effective when it's wet or sprinkled in excess.
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Spray cypress and peppermint oils under and around your bed. Repel roaches with coffee grounds. Use cigar clippings to ward off roaches. Crush up and spread around some bay leaves as an alternative. Make a homemade insecticide out of baking soda and sugar. Use Boric acid for severe circumstances.