by Alexis @ Chemistry Cachet

Homemade Roach Spray (Good for

Ants and Other Bugs Too)
 4 Materials  $1  5 Minutes  Easy

Do you know what the number one question was we were asked this summer?
How to get rid of roaches! One of our popular posts is our homemade ant spray,
so readers want to know about other insects too. Especially roaches!

I just used a bunch of this homemade spray because a random trail of ants
showed up on my front porch, and I didn’t want Amelia to get in it. I spray it to
safely kill the ants and and things like roaches. It was safe for her, safe for the
dog, and killed the ants.
Before we share the recipe, please head to our blog post. We have very
important tips on keeping your home clean and free from bugs. This is always
the first step when dealing with something like roaches or ants. They travel to
find water and shelter.

Please read this first!! (https://chemistrycachet.com/how-to-get-rid-of-

roaches/)

Ingredients:

2 cups of vinegar, distilled

2 cups of water
3 tablespoon dishwashing liquid
3 tablespoons table salt
Spray Bottle

Directions:
1. Mix ingredients together, add to a spray bottle.
2. Shake well before spraying each time.

To learn more about the science behind these ingredients, please visit our
link here. (http://%20https//chemistrycachet.com/how-to-get-rid-of-roaches/)
To INTENSIFY this solution:

If you have larger roaches to deal with, eliminate the water in the solution above
and replace with additional vinegar. This means the solution will contain 4 cups
of vinegar, 3 tbsp dawn, 3 tbsp salt. I have used it on small roaches and it kills
them instantly.
Remember to check out chemistrycachet.com for more science based tips! :)

2 of 192 comments

Laura C. Fergie  An hour ago

Fleas?

Bob Perez  An hour ago

I have used this for years to keep ants out. It works really well.
If you double the salt , it also makes a great weed killer.