Boric Acid

Roaches live, hide and feed in damp and dark places. They will run and hide when a light is turned on, so you will not see the full extent of your infestation. When you see one roach, there will be many more that you can not see. You can not eliminate them completely unless you keep your house extremely clean and use harsh chemicals all of the time. That is not very safe or healthy for you, your family or pets. However there is a safer way that you can get rid of them easily and cheaply. Boric acid is poisonous to them as it causes damage to their outsides by dehydrating them causing their exoskeleton to crack. Cleaning your kitchen frequently and regular vacuuming can also help to lower roach populations. More.....

A long time ago, home remedies for common illnesses were widespread. Boric acid was cheap and widely available. It is a white crystal substance with antiseptic and antifungal properties. Boric acid has many other uses, but it made its way into homes mainly as an eyewash to soothe irritations and reduce inflammation. More.