5 Powerful Tricks to Locate and Destroy “Cockroach Eggs”

It is not unusual to find a single cockroach in the kitchen , and we can think that it was an isolated incident if we get rid of it.

However , after a few days , an infestation of these repulsive insects may become ev

The thing is that once a female cockroach enters our house , it reproduces , so we must take care of the eggs first of all .​

It goes without saying that you have to act quickly and employ some methods to find cockroach eggs and eliminate them .

The proliferation of this pest can be shocking; Let’s analyze the figures carefully:

• German cockroaches stand out above all for their high reproductive potential . On average , a female can live 200 days and lay between 30 and 50 eggs throughout her life .​​
• For their part , American cockroaches usually produce nine or ten egg capsules in about 45 days , from each of which about 14 offspring are born .

In view of these surprising numbers, let’s see how to locate and exterminate them:

5 Powerful Tricks to Locate and Destroy “Cockroach Eggs”

An interesting point to keep in mind is that cockroaches tend to live in cracks and crevices, especially when the environment is warm or humid , which provides them with an optimal place to lay their eggs .

1. Trick: With silica gel

The bags that are included with shoes , medicines or eggs serve to prevent them from getting wet . In the case of eggs , these bags will dry them completely.

2. Trick: With boric acid

It involves preparing a combination of ingredients that will eliminate the eggs:

Ingredients:

• 400 gr. of  boric acid
• 150 gr. of Polenta
• 100 gr. of wheat flour
• 100 gr. of sugar

Procedure:

• We mix all the ingredients in a container.
• Then we proceed to apply this mixture in all the cracks where the cockroaches were found.

3. Trick: With isopropyl alcohol

We will use a syringe to inject isopropyl alcohol into the cracks and gaps where the eggs are located.

This procedure will be repeated throughout the day. The purpose of doing this is to dry the eggs, so we chose isopropyl alcohol as it is suitable for this purpose.

4. Trick: Covering spaces and cracks so they don’t come back

Once we are sure that there is no trace of the disgusting pest left , we must fill any openings or gaps with cement to complete the job.

5. Trick: Vacuum cockroach eggs

This step is very effective, since with a vacuum cleaner we can completely get rid of the eggs . If we try to brush them , they will spread throughout the house, but with a vacuum cleaner we can make sure to remove them all at once and without leaving any evidence .

Of course, we have to clean the vacuum cleaner bag well , putting everything inside a garbage bag that we will later take out of the house.

Let’s apply all these practical tips and put an end to this pest enemy of our health!