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For Roaches: You can omit flour and instead add some ground coffee or crushed catnip to boost attractiveness to roaches.
For Rats: Adding a bit of crushed peanut brittle or sunflower seeds can increase bait appeal for rodents.
Liquid Bait: Some prefer mixing the dry ingredients with peanut butter alone to form a sticky paste that can be smeared onto cardboard or small trays.
FAQs
Q: Is this bait safe for pets and children?
A: While this recipe uses less toxic ingredients than commercial pesticides, boric acid and baking soda are harmful if ingested in large quantities. Place baits out of reach and supervise children and pets around treated areas.
Q: How quickly will I see results?
A: Many users report seeing reduced activity in rats and roaches within 24 hours, but full control may take a few days of consistent bait placement.
Q: Can I use this outdoors?
A: Yes, but ensure the bait is protected from rain and moisture, as it can dissolve and lose effectiveness.
Q: What makes this bait effective?
A: The combination of baking soda, boric acid, and attractants creates a bait that pests eagerly consume. Baking soda reacts with stomach acids in pests to release gas that kills them, while boric acid disrupts their metabolism.
In conclusion, this simple, homemade recipe offers an inexpensive, natural, and efficient way to tackle stubborn rats and roaches. By combining effective ingredients that pests find irresistible and lethal, you can reclaim your home from unwanted invaders — often as fast as the same day. Remember to use with care and monitor the results for the best experience. Stay pest-free!
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