A resourceful homeowner has revealed a surprising trick to get rid of a stubborn cockroach infestation after professional fumigation failed. On TikTok, user Life of TM (@lifeoftm) shared her victory in a viral video, explaining how a homemade poison kept her apartment free of bugs for over a year.
Discouraged by the ineffectiveness of fumigation, she developed a recipe based on three everyday ingredients: an egg, a potato, sugar, and boric acid , a powerful but readily available ingredient. She recommends using the first three ingredients in equal parts and then doubling the dose of boric acid to maximize the effect.
The Miracle Recipe
- Prepare the base : Cook the egg (in water or in the air fryer) and the potato (in the microwave or in water) and then mash them.
- Mixing : Mix egg, potatoes and sugar in equal parts, then add twice the amount of boric acid.
- Form bait : Form balls and place them in egg carton cells. Place these traps in strategic locations: countertops, cabinets, and corners of rooms.
Although the TikTok user warns of the risks for children and pets, she assures that the mixture is effective. When asked about possible rodents that were attracted to the bait, she cites the example of her cousin in New York, where no mice were observed.
Since she started using this method, her home has been free of cockroaches for over a year – a story that has inspired thousands of people online. “Enjoy a life without pests,” she concludes, generating excitement among her followers who are ready to test her technique.
This inventive approach shows how homemade solutions can compete with professional methods. However, caution should still be exercised when using DIY mixtures; in the case of severe infestation, consult an expert.
