They exist without war:ning, sneak everywhere, and transform your nest into an invasion zone. Ants in the kitchen, cockroaches under the sink, fleas in the carpets… Don’t scared! There’s a natural, environmentally friendly (and healthy) solution: baking soda. Let’s discover how to use it, step by step, to say goodbye to the unwanted pests.
Against cockroaches: a very effective sweet trick
Cockroaches are attracted to sugar, but have difficulty relegating bicarbonate. Mixed, these two ingredients form a appalling bait .
Ingredients :
- 2 tablespoons of baking soda
- 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar
Instructions for use:
- Blend the two powders and put them in small containers (caps or capsules).
- Put them in warm, dark places: behind the refrigerator, under the sink, around the stove.
- Renew every 3 days to maintain effectiveness.
For ants: the discreet lure that acts on the colony
Icing sugar attracts ants, while baking soda breaks their digestive system.
Result: the colony is affected at its source .
Ingredients :
- 1 tablespoon of baking soda
- 1 tablespoon of icing sugar
Instructions for use:
- Mizzle the combination in high traffic areas: along baseboards, windows, and door sills.
- Follow the “trails” left by the ants to better target your drop-off areas.
For fleas: stop the vicious cycle
Baking soda cleans fabrics and prevents fleas from laying eggs in carpets or pet bedding.
Ingredients :
- 1 glass of bicarbonate
- 1 soft brush
- A vacuum cleaner
Instructions for use:
- Mizzle generously on infested textiles.
- Brush gently to make sure the powder is absorbed well.
- Leave on overnight, then vacuum thoroughly.
- Repeat twice a week in case of invasion .
For moths: goodbye to unpleasant surprises in drawers
Bicarbonate drinks moisture and blocks the development of textile moths.
Ingredients :
- 3 tablespoons of baking soda
- Fabric bags (gauze type) or small open pots
Instructions for use:
- Slide the bags into drawers, cupboards or linen boxes.
- Transform the content every two months.
- Add a few cloves or dried orange peel for fragrance and natural repellence.
Against rodents: the discreet and natural trap
A simple, poison-free bait that effectively repels small rodents.
Ingredients :
- 1 tablespoon of baking soda
- 1 tablespoon of peanut butter
Instructions for use:
- Build small balls of dough .
- Choose them along walls or in corners.
Caution: Do not use if you have pets.
- To maintain spiders away: guaranteed freshness
- Spiders hate cleaned areas and minty smells.
