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Translucent skins left behind during molting.
Feces resembling ground coffee beans.
Foul odors from their pheromones.
Brown, black, or dark-colored egg sacs.
Natural Remedies to Combat Cockroaches and Flies
Coffee, Cloves, and Candle Mixture
Place two tablespoons of coffee grounds in a bowl.
Add three cloves.
Cover the cloves with three more tablespoons of coffee grounds.
Cut a candle in half to use the wick.
Create a small groove in the mixture with a spoon handle and place the wick inside.
Light the wick and let the aroma spread throughout the room.
Baking Soda and Sugar
Mix equal parts of baking soda and sugar in a bowl.
Place small portions of this mixture in the affected areas
Diatomaceous Earth
Diatomaceous earth, available at most supermarkets, kills insects by damaging their protective exoskeleton. Discreetly sprinkle it in the corners of your home where the pests are most likely hiding.
Precautions to Keep in Mind
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