How It Works: Cockroaches are attracted to sugary foods, and when they consume a mixture of baking soda and sugar, the baking soda causes them to dehydrate and die.
How to Use:
Mix 1 part baking soda with 1 part powdered sugar.
Place the mixture in areas where you’ve seen cockroaches, such as behind appliances, under sinks, and along baseboards.
Replace the mixture every few days until the infestation is gone.
2. Fleas
What You Need: Baking soda, salt
How It Works: Baking soda works as a natural deodorizer and helps to dry out flea eggs, larvae, and adults.
How to Use:
Mix equal parts of baking soda and salt.
Sprinkle the mixture on your carpet, upholstery, and pet bedding. Gently work it into the fabric using a broom or brush.
Leave it to sit for several hours, then vacuum thoroughly to remove fleas, eggs, and larvae.
3. Ants
What You Need: Baking soda, sugar
How It Works: Ants are drawn to sugar, and the baking soda disrupts their digestive system, leading to their death.
How to Use:
Mix equal parts of baking soda and sugar.
Place the mixture along ant trails or near ant nests.
Reapply as needed until the ants disappear.
4. Moths
What You Need: Baking soda, dried lavender (optional)
How It Works: Moths are repelled by strong scents. The combination of baking soda and lavender can keep moths away while freshening up your wardrobe.
How to Use:
Sprinkle baking soda in the corners of your closet or drawers.
Add a few sprigs of dried lavender for a natural scent.
Repeat every few weeks to keep moths at bay.
5. Mice/Rats
What You Need: Baking soda, flour, cornmeal, or peanut butter
How It Works: When ingested, the baking soda reacts with the moisture in the rodents’ stomachs, causing them to die.
How to Use:
Mix baking soda with flour or cornmeal (or a little peanut butter for added attraction).
Place the mixture in areas where mice or rats are active, such as along walls, near food sources, or in dark corners.
Check for signs of rodents and clean up dead rodents as soon as possible.
