{"id":800,"date":"2026-06-01T17:13:54","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T17:13:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awestories24.press\/?p=800"},"modified":"2026-06-01T17:13:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T17:13:54","slug":"how-to-get-rid-of-rats-and-cockroaches-with-rice-an-effective-and-natural-home-remedy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awestories24.press\/?p=800","title":{"rendered":"How to get rid of rats and cockroaches with rice: An effective and natural home remedy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Cockroach Remedy: Rice, Sugar &amp; Boric Acid<\/strong><br \/>\nMix cooked rice with sugar and boric acid. The sugar attracts roaches, rice provides texture, and boric acid acts as the killer by disrupting their systems. Roll small balls of the mixture and place them behind refrigerators, under sinks, or in cabinet corners. Replace every few days for best results.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rat Remedy: Uncooked Rice &amp; Plaster of Paris<\/strong><br \/>\nCombine equal parts uncooked rice and plaster of Paris, adding a little sugar or cocoa powder for scent. When rats eat this and later drink water, the plaster hardens internally, proving fatal. Keep the mixture away from pets and children.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gentler Rat Option: Rice, Sugar &amp; Baking Soda<\/strong><br \/>\nMix equal parts uncooked rice, sugar, and baking soda. Once consumed, the soda reacts with stomach acids, producing gas rats can\u2019t release\u2014eventually killing them. Apply consistently for best results.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Safety Tips<\/strong><br \/>\nKeep baits out of reach, label treated areas, and avoid food-prep zones. Check frequently and dispose of dead pests promptly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Extra Natural Deterrents<\/strong><br \/>\nBay leaves, mint oil, cucumber peels, and garlic paste repel pests naturally.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Takeaway<\/strong><br \/>\nWith simple, safe ingredients, rice-based pest control offers an eco-friendly, effective way to reclaim your home without toxic chemicals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cockroach Remedy: Rice, Sugar &amp; Boric Acid Mix cooked rice with sugar and boric acid. The sugar attracts roaches, rice provides texture, and boric acid acts as the killer by disrupting their systems. 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