FAQ: Does Lemon Juice Kill Roaches, Bed bugs, and Stomach bugs?

Does lemon juice kill roaches, bed bugs, and stomach bugs? Yeah, not only does lemon kill cockroaches, but it repels them too. Citrus fruits such as lime, and lemon have anti-pathogenic properties that keeps roaches, stomach bugs and bed bugs at bay.

How to use Lemon to Control Cockroaches

Grab a bottle of lemon juice and sprinkle it into those hard to reach places that roaches love so much or place lemon peels where cockroaches nest.

You’ll need the following:

• Towels
• A bucket
• Freshly squeezed lemon/lime juice

Now, dilute the lemon juice in a bucket (ensure it has a strong lemon smell). Then, soak the sheets in the diluted juice and then clean everything from the floor to the countertops.

Your home will have a heavenly smell roaches cannot withstand.

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Does Lime Juice Kill Cockroaches?

Yes, Lime high acidic element kills and repels cockroaches. Afterward, you can use the mixture to clean your kitchen sink, floor, and counter and all infested areas to keep the roaches off.

What Kills Roaches And Their Eggs?

Boric acid is no doubt one of the most effective roach killing agent that target both cockroaches and their eggs.