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Baking soda has long been used to repel insects but only in recent years is it making a comeback. The need for everyone to find safe and effective ways to fight insects has sent people looking for more natural methods.
Baking soda is high on that list simply because it is safe for pets and humans for the most part. Insects, however, are a different story…they hate the stuff. There are many types of insects that baking soda works on. Here’s how to use baking soda to keep insects at bay.
1. Understanding the Basics
Baking soda’s granular nature makes it abrasive. When certain pests crawl over it, the substance can damage their exoskeletons, ultimately leading to dehydration and death. Moreover, baking soda disrupts the natural pH levels of some insects, making it lethal for them.
2. Targeting Ants with Baking Soda
Ants are attracted to sweet substances, making them easy targets for a baking soda mixture.
Method:
Mix equal parts of baking soda and powdered sugar.
Sprinkle the mixture in areas where ants are commonly found, like near entry points or their established trails.
Ants will be drawn to the sugar but will carry the lethal baking soda back to their colony, helping to eradicate the problem at its source.
3. Fighting off Cockroaches with Baking Soda
Cockroaches are notorious for being hard to eliminate, but baking soda offers a simple solution.
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