To prepare this DIY cockroach bait, you’ll need:
3 tablespoons of sugar
4 tablespoons of flour
3 tablespoons of toothpaste
3 tablespoons of water
Mix everything until it forms a smooth paste. Then, roll small portions into balls. These can be placed in areas where cockroaches are most active—under sinks, near trash bins, and behind kitchen appliances.
The sugar attracts them, while the toothpaste acts as a mild poison. “Toothpaste has a similar function to poison,” the article notes, making this combo surprisingly effective.
Repeat the process two or three times a week. With consistency, you should start seeing fewer cockroaches until they’re completely gone. It’s an easy, affordable, and non-toxic way to handle a tough household issue.
