🥣 How to Mix:
- Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl until you get a paste.
- Place small amounts of this mixture on spoonfuls, bottle caps, or in corners of areas where cockroaches, ants, or flies frequent.
- Leave overnight and repeat daily if needed.
🪳 Why It Works
- Sugar (or powdered milk) attracts pests like ants and cockroaches due to its sweet smell.
- Toothpaste, especially mint-based ones, contains fluoride and other chemicals that are toxic to insects and disrupt their nervous systems.
- Baking soda reacts with the acid in a cockroach’s stomach, causing gas buildup, which they can’t expel — leading to death.
This combination tricks pests into consuming something that smells and tastes attractive but is ultimately lethal to them.
🧼 Benefits of This Natural Remedy
✅ Non-toxic to humans and pets (when used properly and in small amounts)
✅ Cheap and easy to make with ingredients you already have
✅ No harsh chemical smells or harmful fumes
✅ Safe for kitchens and bathrooms
✅ Effective on ants, cockroaches, and even some fly species
🧪 Scientific Insight
While this exact mix hasn’t been extensively studied in laboratories, baking soda is a well-known pest control agent. According to a 2016 study on natural insecticides, baking soda can disrupt the pH balance in insect digestive systems, leading to internal failure.
Mint-based essential oils and toothpaste compounds (like menthol and fluoride) are recognized deterrents for pests in entomological research. They mask scent trails and overwhelm insect sensory systems, discouraging entry and nesting.
⚠️ Precautions
- Keep the paste away from food preparation areas.
- Reapply every 2–3 days for continued effectiveness.
- If you have pets, place the mixture in spots they can’t reach (e.g., behind furniture or inside cabinets).
🏡 Bonus Tip: Keep It Clean!
This trick is most effective when used in combination with:
- Regular cleaning (remove crumbs and food residue)
- Sealing cracks and crevices
- Removing sources of moisture (fix leaks, dry damp areas)
✅ Conclusion
This simple homemade pest control solution offers an easy, affordable, and chemical-free alternative to store-bought repellents. With just a few ingredients — toothpaste, baking soda, and sugar — you can target the insects bothering your home and eliminate them effectively.
So the next time you spot an ant trail or a cockroach in the kitchen, skip the harsh spray and try this natural mix instead. You just might be pleasantly surprised by the results — just like the photo suggests!
