When it comes to dealing with household pests, most people turn to chemical sprays and traps. However, these solutions can be expensive, toxic, and harmful to both health and the environment. Fortunately, two simple ingredients found in almost every kitchen—baking soda and salt—can act as powerful natural pest killers.
🐜 Why Baking Soda and Salt Work
- Baking Soda
- Baking soda affects the exoskeleton and digestive system of insects.
- When consumed by pests such as roaches, it reacts with stomach acids, producing gases that can kill them.
- It also dehydrates certain insects, making their environment unlivable.
- Salt
- Salt is a natural dehydrator. When sprinkled in areas where pests live or move, it dries them out and disrupts their survival cycle.
- It’s particularly effective against fleas and ants, which are highly sensitive to moisture balance.
🪳 Targeted Pests and How to Use
1. Fleas
- Mix equal parts baking soda and salt.
- Sprinkle generously on carpets, rugs, pet bedding, and furniture.
- Leave it for 12–24 hours before vacuuming thoroughly.
- This dries out flea eggs and larvae, breaking their life cycle.
2. Roaches
- Create a bait by mixing baking soda with sugar (sugar attracts them, baking soda kills them).
- Place small amounts in corners, under sinks, or along walls where roaches travel.
3. Ants
- Sprinkle salt or baking soda directly on ant trails and entry points.
- You can also dissolve salt in hot water and spray it along baseboards or windowsills.
4. Other Crawling Insects (mites, silverfish, beetles, etc.)
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