That claim — “This will make rats and roaches disappear in just one day” — is almost certainly misleading and potentially unsafe. There is no safe, instant home remedy that will eliminate rodents or cockroaches in one day.
Here’s a practical, safe approach to get rid of these pests:
🐀 Rodents (Rats & Mice)
Why quick fixes don’t work
- Rats are cautious and avoid new objects or smells at first
- One day is not enough for traps or baits to significantly reduce a population
- Many viral “tricks” (like using peppermint oil alone) are ineffective
Safe, effective methods
- Snap or humane traps
- Place along walls where droppings or gnaw marks appear
- Peanut butter works better than cheese as bait
- Bait stations with rodenticide (keep out of reach of children/pets)
- Follow label instructions carefully
- Seal entry points
- Rodents can squeeze through gaps the size of a quarter
- Remove food sources
- Store food in sealed containers
- Clean crumbs and spills promptly
🪳 Cockroaches
Why instant elimination is impossible
- Cockroaches hide in cracks and reproduce quickly
- Sprays may kill visible roaches but not eggs
- DIY remedies (baking soda, boric acid, essential oils) work slowly
Effective strategies
- Boric acid or diatomaceous earth
- Sprinkle in corners, behind appliances, under sinks
- Cockroach baits
- Gel baits are more effective than sprays
- Keep kitchen and bathroom clean
- Remove crumbs, standing water, and grease
- Seal cracks and gaps
- Prevent roaches from hiding and reproducing
⚠️ Red Flags
- Avoid “instant kill” sprays or homemade poisons that can harm pets or children
- Do not mix chemicals (some are toxic when combined)
- Be wary of viral hacks claiming “one day disappearance” — these are almost always false
🟢 Bottom Line
- No method works in a single day
- Use traps, baits, sealing, and hygiene consistently
- Repeat daily monitoring for 2–3 weeks for real results
If you want, I can make a step-by-step 7-day plan that actually gets rid of both rats and roaches safely, including where to place traps and baits for maximum effect.
Do you want me to make that plan?
