After watching this Instagram Reel from creator Jackie Milne, I can't see the humble bay leaf (dried or fresh) the same.

In addition to mint and catnip, there are other plants that can also help repel cockroaches, such as bay leaves and rosemary.

Place dried bay leaves in kitchen drawers; their strong smell repels roaches. Neem leaves or neem oil can also be used. Neem has natural insect-repellent properties. Place neem leaves in the drawers ...