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Lemons and Oranges Touted as Natural Deterrents for Rodents and Cockroaches

New Argentine guides outline low-chemical steps for using citrus at home or in gardens to discourage pests.

Overview

  • Two TN.com.ar articles published on August 28 provide step‑by‑step advice for placing citrus peels or slices to keep rats, mice and cockroaches away as warmer days approach.
  • Recommendations include setting peels around pots, on dry elevated surfaces, in dark garden corners, and near entry points while avoiding direct contact with plant roots.
  • Guides advise replacing peels every few days to maintain aroma, keeping placements dry to prevent added humidity, and removing decomposing fruit that could attract pests.
  • For indoor use against cockroaches, the reports suggest leaving fresh lemon peels, rubbing surfaces with lemon juice, or cleaning with lemon‑infused water to deter activity.
  • Related DIY coverage from Diario Uno highlights a boiled citrus‑peel spray for ants and aphids, underscoring a broader shift toward home remedies used alongside basic sanitation.