Cockroaches, fleas, ants, moths, rats, spiders, and mice are just some of the pests that baking soda may help eliminate. What's more, it's an eco-friendly tool that works well. As a deterrent for many undesirable intruders, it operates by interfering with the physiological processes of pests. If you want to avoid using toxic chemicals around your house, try this method using baking soda instead.
1. Pest cockroaches
Cockroaches will die if they ingest baking soda. Baking soda and the acid in the roaches' stomachs mix to produce gas, which is lethal to the pests.
For the recipe, combine the sugar and baking soda in equal proportions. While baking soda kills roaches, sugar lures them in.
To discourage roaches, either put the mixture in shallow dishes or sprinkle it in areas where they are known to congregate, such as along baseboards, beneath sinks, and near cracks.
Keep doing this until the pest problem goes away.
