Best Cockroach Control Insecticide Brands and Methods in Kenya

Green Leaf powder sachets are very popular, effective, and the most affordable way of killing cockroaches. One sachet costs Ksh. 50. You can easily find them from street vendors, dawa ya mende hawkers, agrovets, and supermarkets. Sprinkle the powder bait in infested areas and corners. It is effective in killing both small and large cockroaches. However, you have to give it about one week to see the results.

Just like Green Leaf, Shenke Cockroach Killer is a powder available in sachets. One sachet costs Ksh. 250. The benefit of using powders over sprays is that it kills both the cockroaches and the eggs without much smell. All you need is to sprinkle it in corners and where the cockroaches are hiding.

Lava Insecticide is one of the best methods to kill the cockroaches in your house. It has a very strong smell which can suffocate you, therefore, make sure you will not be in the house when you plan to spray. It is recommended to wear a mask when spraying to avoid suffocation. Also, make sure Kids are not in the house and wear gloves and sunglasses to avoid the droplets getting into your eyes or skin. The ideal time to use it is when you want to go on holiday for about 3 to 7 days. The average price of the 100ML size in most agrovets in Nairobi is Ksh. 1200.

Chali Dudu Dust is an insecticide used for the control of cockroaches, fleas, etc. You can apply it on kitchen floors, corners, and outdoor surfaces. The powder works by dehydrating the cockroaches that come into contact with it to death. A 50g packet costs Ksh. 700 and is available for sale in some agrovets.

Boric acid is a well-known means of killing cockroaches in your kitchen. However, you have to prepare the solution before using it. One of the methods of preparing is by mixing 50g of boric acid with 100g of wheat flour into small dough balls and leaving them out where cockroaches hide. They will eat the dough and poison each other. Boric acid powder can also be sprinkled in corners and crevices. The benefit of using boric acid over Lava is that it is odorless. The 250g container costs about Ksh. 700 and is available for purchase in most chemists in Kenya.

Baygon is one of the most recommended spray insecticides that can kill on contact. Spray it in all corners of your house for one week. If you can afford Mortein Doom, the one that is black in color, then use it as it is more effective than Baygon. Alternatively, use Odourless Bolt if you have problems with the smell. The 300ML size costs Ksh. 800 and is available in most supermarkets across the country.

Although using insecticide ipray kills a large number of cockroaches instantly, the problem with this method is that it does not kill cockroaches hiding in corners that the spray cannot reach. Therefore, you have to supplement it with other methods. Otherwise, those few cockroaches that are left hiding in corners will reproduce in a few days, and you will be back to the same problem.

Rungu Insecticide Spray is a Tanzanian product that has been mentioned by a number of people to have helped them eliminate cockroaches in their houses. It is normally available in supermarkets in Mombasa. The 850ml packet costs Ksh. 700.

For severe infestations, hiring a professional to fumigate the entire home may be necessary to fully eliminate cockroaches. They charge between Ksh. 2,500 to 4,000 depending on the size of your house.

One of the most crucial steps in cockroach control is maintaining cleanliness. Ensure there are no food particles left out and clean your utensils after every meal. Don't leave dirty dishes out overnight, and keep garbage or dustbins outside. Cockroaches thrive in dirty environments, so keeping your home clean can significantly reduce their numbers. Use detergents to clean floors, and remember to clean your toilet bowl using antiseptics.