Cockroaches be gone

Updated April 16 2018 - 1:04pm, first published 12:54pm

Cockroaches are some of the most difficult types of insect to eliminate, reproducing very quickly in large numbers and often developing resistance to treatments; options vary. There are bombs, sprays and baits but repeats are generally needed and resistance can develop. Home-made baits using an onion and borax or boric acid can be used, but boric acid is toxic to humans and animals so take care.