Does Clove Oil Kill Roaches? The Truth Behind This Solution

 In this blog, we delve into a common yet intriguing question: Does clove oil kill roaches?

1. Does Clove Oil Kill Roaches?

Clove oil can kill and repel roaches because it contains eugenol, a natural insecticide.

Crushed cloves produce a strong smell that roaches don’t like, and they will keep away from it.

However, clove oil alone may not be very effective in eliminating roaches, as they can run and wait until the oil dries out.

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2. How to get rid of roaches with Clove Oil?

Using Clove Oil without any additives

Here are some ways to use clove oil without any additives to get rid of roaches:

1. Dilute clove oil with distilled water in a 10 to 1 ratio and pour the solution into a plastic spray bottle. Spray the solution on the roaches or affected sections of your space.
2. Mix 10-15 drops of clove oil with 20-30 drops of an essential oil concentrate, a dispersing agent, and 1 liter of water. Spray the solution on the insects or affected sections of your space.
3. Crush cloves to produce a strong smell that roaches don’t like and they will keep away from it.
4. Mix clove oil with cotton seed oil, dish liquid, and water to make a great all-natural bug spray.

Please note that clove oil alone may not be very effective in eliminating roaches, as they can run and wait until the oil dries out. It’s advisable to use clove oil in combination with other methods to ensure maximum effectiveness. 

Also, make sure to keep the solution out of reach of children and pets

Mix Clove oil with Diatomaceous Earth

Mixing clove oil with diatomaceous earth creates a potent and efficient method for controlling large cockroach infestations for a more extended time.

Quantity: 1 Liter

What you need:

• 1-2 tsp diatomaceous earth powder
• 10-15 drops of clove oil concentrate
• 10-15 drops of liquid soap
• 1 liter of warm water

1. Prepare a clove oil-based insecticide by mixing10-15 drops of the oil concentrate with an equal amount of liquid soap stabilizer and shake thoroughly.

2. Add a small amount of DE powder to the concentrate while adding water to keep the mixture from becoming too thick.

3. Pour the blend into a spray bottle and spray on the affected areas.

Another alternative involves spraying the clove oil insecticide on its own before using a squeeze bottle to spread the powder over the moist surface.

Mix clove oil with Essential Oils

Here are a few ideas on eliminating roaches using a combination of clove oil and essential oils.

What you need:

• 1 liter of warm water
• 20-30 drops of peppermint oil (or any other essential oil of choice)
• 10-15 drops of clove oil
• A dispersing agent

1. Pour 10-15 drops of clove oil into a mixing container and add about 20-30 drops of an essential oil concentrate
2. Pour a dispersing agent into the blend and shake thoroughly
3. Add 1 liter of water and shake until the solution becomes even
4. Spray on the insects or affected sections of your space.
5. Repeat the process 2-3 times a week, depending on the severity.

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Mix clove oil with alcohol

You can opt to mix the alcohol-clove oil extract with other ingredients to increase its effectiveness and improve potency for longer periods, as the latter might evaporate quickly after exposure.

What you need:

• ¼ liter alcohol concentrate (about 
• ¾ liter water (about 72% of the total mixture)
• 10-15 drops of clove oil (about 3% of the total mixture)

1. Pour 10-15 drops of clove oil into a mixing container
2. Add alcohol in small amounts while stirring until the oil dissolves
3. Pour water into the concoction, put it in a spray bottle, and spray across affected spaces such as holes in the walls, under kitchen sinks, etc.
4. Repeat the process a few times a week.

Some people advocate spraying alcohol directly on roaches, but the method could be more hazardous to your family and pets.

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3. How long does it take for clove oil to kill roaches?

Clove oil takes about 6 hours to kill roaches and about 30 minutes to completely repel the creatures from an affected surface.

However, the duration may vary depending on what you mix with the oil, its concentration, the extent of a cockroach infestation, etc.

Conclusion 

In this blog, you have learned the answer to the question: does clove oil kill roaches? You have also learned how clove oil works as a natural insecticide and repellent, and how to use it effectively. 

We hope you found this blog useful and informative. If you want to learn more about roaches and how to deal with them, check out our other blogs from Pestweek. 

Calina Mabel

Calina Mabel has over 15 years of experience in the field of journalism and communications. Currently, Calina Mabel is the Content Writer for categories such as Cockroach, Ants, Bed Bugs, Mosquito, Rodent, Termite, and Flies on Pestweek.com. She aims to build content for these categories with a focus on providing valuable and accessible information to readers, in order to create the world’s largest knowledge community about Pests.

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