Ingredients
- Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)
- Sugar or flour (optional, depending on the pest)
- Water (for spray methods)
- Vinegar (for cleaning/spray)
- Cotton balls or shallow containers
- Old lids or bottle caps
- Gloves (recommended)
Instructions
1. Cockroaches
- Mix: 1 part baking soda + 1 part sugar
- How to Use: Place small amounts in shallow lids or bottle caps and leave in corners, behind appliances, or under sinks.
- Why it works: Sugar attracts cockroaches, and baking soda reacts with their stomach acid, killing them.
2. Ants
- Mix: 1 part baking soda + 1 part powdered sugar
- How to Use: Sprinkle the mixture along ant trails, entry points, or around doors/windows.
- Note: Avoid getting the mix wet for best results.
3. Fleas
- Dry Method: Sprinkle baking soda on carpets, leave for a few hours, then vacuum thoroughly. Repeat every few days.
- Optional: Combine with salt for extra drying power.
- Why it works: Dehydrates flea eggs and larvae.
4. Moths
- Use: Place open containers with baking soda in closets and drawers to absorb moisture and deter moths.
- Extra Tip: Add a few drops of lavender oil for added repellent effect.
5. Mice/Rats
- Mix: Equal parts baking soda + flour + sugar or peanut butter.
- How to Use: Form small balls or leave the powder mix in areas where rodents frequent.
- Caution: Keep away from pets and children. Baking soda reacts with stomach acid, which rodents can’t expel, causing internal issues.
6. Spiders
- Spray: Mix 1 tablespoon baking soda + 1 tablespoon vinegar + 1 cup water.
- How to Use: Spray around windows, corners, and entry points.
- Alternative: Sprinkle dry baking soda in cracks and crevices to deter spider entry.
Safety Tips:
- Always wear gloves when handling pest mixtures.
- Reapply powders every few days for continued effectiveness.
- Keep all mixtures out of reach of pets and children.
- Baking soda is non-toxic but can still cause irritation if ingested in large amounts.
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