Baking soda, a common item found at home, is not only used for baking and cleaning but also works well as a natural bug repellent. Let’s see how we can use its power to keep insects out of your home.
What is the purpose of using baking soda?
Sodium bicarbonate, also known as baking soda, is a natural and environmentally friendly product. It is a white powder that dissolves in water and is commonly used for cleaning, personal care, and keeping insects away.
Using baking soda to keep insects away:
Baking soda is great for keeping away bugs such as ants, mosquitoes, flies, and cockroaches. By putting it in specific spots in your house, you can make it a place pests won’t want to be.
Using baking soda to repel insects:
Ant Repellent: Combine the same amount of baking soda and powdered sugar. Put this mix in small containers and place them in corners where ants usually go. Powdered sugar attracts ants, but baking soda gets rid of them.
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