Repellents to rid your home of cockroaches
Is there anything worse than spotting a cockroach in kitchen? They scuttle across the place leaving their droppings and casually creating some health hazards along the way. Short of calling the professionals to come and spray your house and surrounds there are some ways you can deter the roaches before they take over.
We've rounded up some of the best repellents available so you can live roach free.
NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.
AMZ Ultrasonic Pest Repeller, two pack
An ultrasonic pest repeller is a great option, to keep your home clean and safe, and this AMZ repeller is no exception.
Using soundwaves, this repeller can cover up to 2,800 square feet and emits 8 watts of power per device. There are three different power modes to choose from – the higher the mode, the louder the ultrasonic waves and therefore the more the bugs are kept away. Users will start seeing a difference within two weeks and see some real impact within five weeks.
Ultrasonic Pest Repeller, six pack
Simple to use with excellent results in as little as two weeks, these repellers can cover up to 1,200 square feet to really send the cockroaches on their way. It is quiet, environmentally friendly and does not release any smells or scents.
Raid Max Cockroach Baits Traps, six pack
Using these Raid cockroach traps are one of the more common ways to trap and kill the creepy crawlies. The pack comes with six child-resistant baits to place around the house and can last for up to three months, helping you keep your infestation at bay.
Hot Shot Liquid Roach Bait, six pack
You'll often find cockroaches closer to water sources in your home, as they require water more regularly than food. This liquid bait combines the food that attracts them with the water they need. After consuming the bait, both the cockroach and their eggs will be killed within a matter of hours.
Ezonedeal Ultrasonic Pest Repeller
Able to target and deter all types of pests including spiders, rats, ants and of course cockroaches, this ultrasonic repeller keeps the roaches away through ultrasonic waves, smart night lighting and electromagnetic technology – it also has a pet-friendly setting.
Talon Cockroach Killer Gel
While it might be small, this gel really takes care of business when it comes to dealing with roaches. Able to kill a variety of cockroach species, this gel releases slowly to kill the roach as well as other cockroaches in its colony.
This gel can be applied to both horizontal and vertical surfaces but must be kept away from children, pets and food. It also shouldn't be used on surfaces that get regularly cleaned.
Mortein Powergard Outdoor Surface Barrier Spray
Everyone knows the Mortein brand and how effective it is in keeping the pesky bugs and critters away. Used outside, this Mortein Powergard Barrier Spray can protect your home from cockroaches, ants and spiders and deter them from coming indoors. Just give the bottle a shake, and spray about 20 to 25cm away from where these bugs are often found hiding. It works great around windows and doors, to prevent them from entering your space in the first place.
Harris Roach Tablets
These tablets are made up of boric acid as the active ingredient, which attracts the cockroaches. When they return to their colony, they will carry the boric acid with them, which will subsequently kill the original cockroach and the rest of the infestation. This pack comes with 145 tablets, with only 12 to be used in a single location at single time, such as under a fridge or sink.
Reusable Cockroach One-Way Box Trap
This little, blue box can be the cockroaches' new home to get them out of yours. All you need to do is add your bait of choice, the cockroaches will enter through one of the five small doors, and will close behind them, trapping them. This is a great, chemical free and reusable option for taking care of those annoying creatures in a more clean and humane way.
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