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🧪 DIY Toothpaste Cockroach Bait Recipe (Kill & Repel)

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon white toothpaste (avoid gel types)
  • 1 egg yolk (raw) – attracts cockroaches with its strong smell
  • 1 tablespoon sugar – acts as bait
  • 1 tablespoon flour (or rice flour) – helps with texture and binding

🧑‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine:
    • 1 egg yolk
    • 1 tbsp toothpaste
    • 1 tbsp sugar
    • 1 tbsp flour
  2. Mix well until it forms a smooth, sticky dough.
    • If the mixture is too wet, add a bit more flour to firm it up.
  3. Roll the mixture into small balls about the size of peas.

📍 How to Use It Effectively:

  • Place the bait balls in areas where cockroaches are active:
    • Under the sink
    • Behind the fridge
    • In kitchen corners
    • Near drains or garbage bins
    • Cracks and crevices
  • Place the balls on small pieces of paper or inside bottle caps to protect your surfaces.
  • Replace every 3–5 days, especially if they dry out or have been eaten.

⚠️ Tips & Warnings:

  • Keep away from pets and small children.
  • Avoid placing bait in wet or humid areas — it works best when dry.
  • Don’t use insect sprays nearby, as they may repel cockroaches from the bait.

Why This Works:

  • Egg yolk has a strong, natural scent that attracts cockroaches.
  • Sugar draws them in.
  • Toothpaste contains fluoride and menthol-like compounds that disrupt the cockroach’s digestive system.
  • Once consumed, it can kill cockroaches over time and reduce the infestation.
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