Most people think you need pricey exterminators or harsh sprays to get rid of rats and cockroaches. The truth? You might already have the perfect natural solution sitting right in your kitchen — rice. Yes, the same rice you cook for dinner can help you fight pests safely, cheaply, and effectively. When combined with a few everyday ingredients, it becomes a powerful, eco-friendly weapon against unwanted visitors — without harming your family or pets.
Why Rice Works for Pest Control
Rice attracts both rodents and insects, making it an ideal bait. Cooked rice draws out cockroaches, while uncooked rice tempts rats. The secret lies in pairing rice with the right natural ingredients that disrupt pests internally — no toxic chemicals needed.
For Cockroaches: Rice + Sugar + Boric Acid
Cockroaches love warmth, crumbs, and dark corners. Mix equal parts cooked rice, sugar, and boric acid until you have a soft paste.
Shape it into tiny balls or spoon small amounts onto wax paper and place them behind appliances, under sinks, or along baseboards. The sugar lures them, the rice provides texture, and the boric acid quietly does the rest. Replace the bait every few days — you’ll see fewer roaches within a week.
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