Jakarta (ANTARA) – Cockroaches are one of the household pests that often cause discomfort to residents. Aside from being disgusting, these insects can also carry various bacteria that can trigger illnesses.
What’s worse, cockroaches can reproduce very quickly when they find a suitable place to live. Therefore its presence must be prevented immediately so as not to cause health problems in the home.
A simple step to reduce the cockroach population is to use some plants whose aroma they don’t like. The strong odor of these plants can make roaches reluctant to approach the surrounding area.
Below, there are several types of plants that are believed to help effectively repel roaches in your home, summarized from various sources.
A powerful cockroach repellent plant for the home
1. Bay leaf
This plant is very familiar in the kitchen because it is often used as a food flavoring. However, who would have thought that bay leaves could also be a natural solution to get rid of cockroaches in your home?
Apparently its distinctive aroma makes cockroaches reluctant to approach it. You can plant bay trees around your home or place some bay leaves in areas prone to cockroaches to keep them away.
2. Garlic
Garlic is known for having a strong, penetrating odor. Apparently, this aroma is quite effective in scaring away cockroaches and other small pests. Planting garlic in strategic locations in your garden can help suppress the presence of beetles. Apart from this, you can also place pieces of garlic in different corners of the house as a natural repellent.
3. Mint leaves
With a fresh and pungent aroma, mint leaves are one of the favorite plants for repelling cockroaches and even mice. This plant is easy to grow in various conditions, making it suitable as a pest deterrent option. However, owners of pets such as dogs or cats should exercise caution because some types of mint can be toxic to animals.
4. Rosemary
This herbal plant is known to contain essential oils that insects, including cockroaches, don’t like. Rosemary quite easy to care for with regular watering and not too wet planting media. Because he likes the light and the warm air, rosemary Suitable for positioning in areas exposed to a lot of sun.
5. Lavender
Lavender Often used as an aromatherapy plant for its calming fragrance. In fact, the opposite is true for strong-smelling cockroaches lavender they really avoid it.
Plant lavender in the yard or placing them near doors and windows can help prevent roaches from entering. Make sure the plants receive enough sunlight to grow well.
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Reporter: Sean Anggiatheda Sitorus
Publisher: Alviansyah Pasaribu
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