Ibn Bazz: Is it permissible to get rid of domestic insects such as ants and roaches with water or fire? What should I do?



Is it permissible to get rid of domestic insects such as ants and roaches with water or fire? What should I do? 
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A: If these insects are harmful, it becomes permissible to kill them with any insecticide but not with fire. The Prophet (peace be upon him) stated, "Five animals are harmful and can be killed while in the state of Ihram (ritual state for Hajj and `Umrah) or otherwise: A crow, a kite, a mouse, a scorpion 
( Part No : 5, Page No: 302) 
andarabiddog." Inanothernarration,he(peacebeuponhim)stated, "...andthesnake." 
Thus, the Prophet (peace be upon him) informed us about these harmful animals and gave us permission to kill them. Similarly, any other harmful insects such as ants, roaches, mosquitoes and the like can be killed, whether in the state of Ihram or not. 

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