- 1). Store the cucumber peel in your refrigerator until it is rotted. Rotted peels will attract them since they are attracted to rotting food.
- 2). Place the rotting peels in areas where you've noticed the cockroaches, such as behind appliances or inside the cabinetry.
- 3). Sprinkle the rotted cucumber peel with Diatomaceous earth. This product is composed of bits of soil with tiny, sharp edges. These sharp edges will irritate the roach's exoskeleton and cause it to dehydrate. While some forms of diatomaceous earth are benign, several types have silica that could cause silicosis if inhaled. For safety, wear gloves and avoid breathing the powder. Keep the product away from pets and children or surfaces that they frequently touch.
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