April 14, 2004

Roach balls

Don't be afraid -- my roaches don't have these, although I think the ones we saw in Hawaii may have. I'm talking about a recipe for homemade pest control stuff. I didn't name it, BTW. We've lived here for 6 years and had no problems, but I've seen a couple now. I think it's all the rain. I remembered having made these a long time ago, but I couldn't remember the recipe. I got online and finally found a similar recipe. I found several that had borax in them but I wanted something that was safe for pets in case they got into it.

Anyway, if you like to try DIY projects, here is the recipe:


1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup shortening or bacon drippings
1/2 cup minced onions
1/2 cup flour
8 oz. baking soda

Make a dough by combining. Add enough water to make a dough-like consistency. Make balls of bait and put them wherever you see roaches.


I actually cut the recipe in half. Unless you have a huge house or want to make them for friends and relatives, half should be more than enough.

Posted by 2Flower at April 14, 2004 05:51 PM
Comments

I sure hope it works, 2flower! I don't think I want roaches in my house; with or without balls! I hope things look up for you soon...sending some prayers your way!

Posted by: otto at April 14, 2004 06:22 PM

Sorry, off the subject. I clicked on the flag for Fallujah but it didn't work.

Enlighten me?

Posted by: meg at April 14, 2004 08:01 PM

Someone once told us that something in cucumber peel is deadly to roaches. We'd take the ends of a cucumber and stick them on a nail under the sink. Don't know if it killed 'em, but we never had roaches there.

Posted by: Ted at April 15, 2004 09:08 AM