To build a non-poisonous roach motel, wrap the outside of an empty jelly jar with masking tape and rub the inside of the jar with petroleum jelly. Pour in an inch of beer and top it with a few small pieces of ripe fruit and 4-5 drops of almond extract. Place the jar under the sink, or anywhere else cockroaches lurk.
Roaches will be drawn to the appetizing aroma, climb into the jar (the tape gives them traction), and drop inside to feast—but thanks to the slippery walls, they'll be unable to escape. To dispose of the tipsy roaches, fill the jar with hot water and flush the contents down the toilet.
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An easy non-toxic way to get rid of roaches is to build them a one-way in, no-way out motel.
