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Baking soda and vinegar are more than just kitchen staples; they’re also natural and eco-friendly solutions for controlling common household pests. If you’re looking for a chemical-free way to keep bugs at bay, these simple ingredients can be surprisingly effective. Here are three proven ways to use baking soda and vinegar to kill and repel pests.
1. Eliminate Ants with Baking Soda and Vinegar
Ants are a common household pest, and they can quickly invade your kitchen or other areas of your home. Baking soda and vinegar can disrupt their trails and kill them naturally.
What You’ll Need:
Baking soda
White vinegar
Water
Spray bottle
Instructions:
Locate the Ant Trail:
Find where the ants are coming in, and clean the area with soap and water to remove their scent trail.
Spray the Area:
Mix equal parts vinegar and water in a spray bottle and spray the areas where you see ants. The vinegar disrupts their scent trails and keeps them from finding food sources.
Baking Soda Trap:
Sprinkle baking soda near the ants’ entry point or directly on the trail. When ants consume the baking soda, it reacts with their digestive system and kills them.
Final Clean-Up:
After a day or two, wipe away any remaining baking soda and dead ants. Reapply as needed to prevent further infestations.
Why It Works: Baking soda reacts with the acidic compounds in ants’ stomachs, while vinegar destroys their trails, preventing them from returning.
2. Kill Roaches with a Baking Soda Bait
Roaches are resilient pests, but baking soda can help eliminate them. When ingested, baking soda causes a buildup of gas in the roach’s digestive system, which kills them.
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