Anyone who has had to deal with cockroaches in their home knows how annoying the problem is.

The main reason why it’s difficult to keep cockroaches out of the house is their attraction to dark, warm, and food-filled places, like some corners of our kitchens.

Cockroaches also literally colonize our homes, reproducing and becoming a near-permanent presence.

To get rid of cockroaches with toothpaste, start by gathering these ingredients:

3 tablespoons of sugar
4 tablespoons of flour
3 tablespoons of toothpaste
3 tablespoons of water