How to Use Baking Soda to Get Rid of Pests — Cockroaches, Fleas, Ants, Moths, Mice/Rats, Spiders, etc.


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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