Baking soda is one of the most versatile ingredients in your home. Most people use it for cleaning or deodorizing, but did you know it can also be a natural, non-toxic pest repellent? From cockroaches to ants—even bedbugs and mice—baking soda is a simple solution to keep unwanted visitors away.
🪳 Cockroaches
Roaches can’t resist sweet food, but baking soda is deadly to them.
How to use:
- Mix equal parts baking soda and sugar.
- Sprinkle the mixture in corners, under sinks, or behind appliances.
- Roaches will eat it, and the baking soda disrupts their system.
🐜 Ants
Ants follow scent trails to food sources. Baking soda disrupts these paths and drives them away.
How to use:
- Sprinkle baking soda directly on ant trails, windowsills, and doorways.
- For extra power, mix with powdered sugar.
🛏 Bedbugs
Baking soda absorbs moisture, which can dehydrate bedbugs hiding in cracks.
How to use:
- Sprinkle generously around the edges of your mattress, baseboards, and carpets.
- Leave for 3–4 days, then vacuum thoroughly.
- Repeat weekly until pests are gone.
🐭 Mice
Mice dislike strong scents and dry powders. Baking soda is irritating to them when spread along entry points.
How to use:
- Sprinkle baking soda near suspected holes, cupboards, and walls.
- Combine with flour and sugar to lure them, but keep out of reach of pets.
🌿 Why Baking Soda Works
- Non-toxic & safe – Better than harsh chemical sprays.
- Cheap & easy – Found in almost every kitchen.
- Versatile – Works on multiple pests at once.
🌸 Final Thought
You don’t need dangerous chemicals to keep your home pest-free. With just a box of baking soda, you can naturally repel cockroaches, ants, bedbugs, mice, and more—safely, affordably, and effectively.
