Baking soda isn’t just for baking! It’s also a powerful, natural way to control pests around your home. Here’s how you can use it to deal with various common pests:
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1. Cockroaches
How It Works: Baking soda reacts with the acids in cockroaches’ digestive systems, causing internal damage.
How to Use:
• Mix equal parts of baking soda and sugar.
• Place the mixture in small containers (like bottle caps) near common roach areas such as under sinks, behind stoves, and in cupboards.
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2. Ants
How It Works: Ants are drawn to the sugar, while the baking soda interferes with their digestive systems.
How to Use:
• Combine 1 part baking soda and 1 part powdered sugar.
• Sprinkle along ant trails, baseboards, and near entry points.
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3. Fleas
How It Works: Baking soda dehydrates fleas and their eggs, helping to kill them.
How to Use:
• Sprinkle generously over carpets, pet bedding, and furniture upholstery.
• Let it sit for 12–24 hours, then vacuum it up.
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4. Moths
How It Works: Baking soda helps absorb odors and keeps moths from laying eggs.
How to Use:
• Place baking soda in sachets or small bowls in closets, drawers, and storage boxes.
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5. Mice/Rats
How It Works: Baking soda releases gas in the rodents’ stomachs, which they can’t expel.
How to Use:
• Combine equal parts of baking soda and peanut butter.
• Place small amounts in corners, behind appliances, or in places where rodents are active (be cautious if you have pets).
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6. Spiders
How It Works: Spiders dislike dry, powdery substances and strong scents.
How to Use:
• Sprinkle baking soda around windowsills, doorways, and corners to naturally repel spiders.
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Extra Tips:
• Reapply regularly: Refresh the baking soda every few days or after cleaning.
• Reapply regularly: Replace the baking soda every few days or after cleaning to maintain its effectiveness.
• Add essential oils: Mix with oils like peppermint or lavender for extra power.