A resourceful homeowner has revealed a surprising trick to eliminate a stubborn cockroach infestation after professional fumigation failed. On TikTok, user Life of TM (@lifeoftm) shared her victory in a viral video, explaining how a homemade poison kept her apartment free of insects for over a year.
Discouraged by the ineffectiveness of fumigation, she concocted a recipe using three everyday ingredients: an egg, a potato, sugar, and boric acid , a powerful but accessible compound. She recommends using equal parts of the first three ingredients, then doubling the dose of boric acid to maximize the effect.
The miracle recipe
- Prepare the base : Cook the egg (in water or in the airfry) and the potato (in the microwave or in water), then mash them.
- Mix : Combine egg, potato, and sugar in equal amounts, then add twice as much boric acid.
- Form the bait : Shape the bait into balls and place them in egg cartons. Place the traps in strategic areas: countertops, cupboards, and corners of rooms.
The TikTok user warns of the risks to children and pets, but insists the mixture is effective. When asked about possible rodents attracted to the bait, she cites the example of her cousin in New York, where no mice were observed.
Since using this method, her home has been cockroach-free for over a year—a story that has inspired thousands of people online. “Enjoy a pest-free life,” she concludes, sparking enthusiasm among followers eager to test her technique.
This inventive approach highlights how homemade solutions can compete with professional methods. However, caution should still be exercised with DIY concoctions; in case of severe infestation, consult experts.
