Why Bay Leaves Are Placed in the Corners of the House: It's Not About Superstition

27.04.2024 19:34

Bay leaf is not only a culinary spice, but also an excellent remedy for cockroaches.

We'll tell you how to get rid of cockroaches using bay leaves.

How to Drive Away Cockroaches with Bay Leaf

All you need to do is place bay leaves in the corners of your house.

Cockroaches really don't like the smell of this spice. You can first wash the floor with a strong decoction of bay leaf, and then spread it in the corners.

You can also place wormwood and tansy in the corners to repel cockroaches (not recommended if there are small children in the house).

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In addition, lavender and anise repel cockroaches. You can use both the plants themselves and essential oils (soak cotton wool, leave in places where cockroaches congregate).

Earlier we told you how to tidy up your washbasin.

Timur Khomichev Author: Timur Khomichev Internet resource editor