Pandan Leaf, a Common Ingredient in Asian Cooking, Repels Roaches

Also known as screw pine, this plant is a home remedy for cockroaches.

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Try pandan leaf (Pandanus amaryllifolius, aka screw pine leaf) to repel roaches. I've no idea how or why, but it worked well when I had a huge problem with roaches while renting a house 15 years ago. I despise chemical pest sprays since they make it hard for me to breath. I've been using pandan leaves since.

Ingredients: 3-5 leaves per area, and (optional) a bowl or small basket with a wide opening. 1) Cut 2 inches of pandan leaves or tie a loose knot around 3-5 leaves. 2) Place it on the holes, near the holes or wherever you prefer. 3) Change the leaves when the fragrance diminishes.

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- zel020573

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