How to Make Bait Balls to Get Rid of Cockroaches and Ants

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So, you’ve had it up to here with those pesky critters invading your home, huh?

Well, you’re in luck. Introducing: bait balls — your simple, homemade solution to win the war against those unwelcome guests!

🧰 Tools & Materials:

  • 4 tsp all-purpose flour

  • 3 tsp sugar

  • 2–3 tsp toothpaste

  • 3–4 tsp water

  • Glass mixing bowl

  • Wax paper

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💡 Why This Works

You might be thinking, Toothpaste? Seriously? Yep! Every ingredient here serves a purpose in this sneaky little pest trap:

  • Flour & Sugar – Pantry staples that serve as the bait base. Irresistible to ants and cockroaches.

  • Toothpaste – Has a strong scent and sticky texture that lures them in. Plus, the chemicals inside are toxic to these bugs.

  • Water – Just enough to bring everything together into a dough-like texture for easy rolling.

🛠 Step-by-Step Instructions

 

 

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