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20 Surprising Pests Baking Soda Can Repel or Kill Naturally
Are ants taking over your kitchen?
Or maybe it’s mice invading your pantry?
What if I told you that the solution to your pest problems is already sitting in your kitchen cupboard?
That’s right—baking soda!
Today, we’re diving into 20 animals and insects that baking soda can repel or even kill, and exactly how to use it.
Stay tuned, because you’ll never look at this household staple the same way again!
Baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, isn’t just for baking cookies or deodorizing your fridge.
This miracle powder can also be a natural, non-toxic solution for dealing with pests.
Its secret lies in its abrasive texture, moisture removing properties, and ability to disrupt the pH balance of insects and small animals.
Plus, it’s safe for humans and pets when used correctly.
Let’s jump right into our list of 20 pesky invaders and how baking soda can help you reclaim your home!
1.
Ants. To use baking soda to get rid of ants, you can mix equal parts baking soda and powdered sugar, and place the mixture in a shallow container in areas where you've seen ants.
The ants will be attracted to the sugar and won't be able to tell the difference between the baking soda.
When the ants eat the baking soda, it reacts with an acidic material in their stomachs and kills them.
2.
Cockroaches. Baking soda is a cockroach's worst nightmare.
Mix equal parts baking soda and powdered sugar in a bowl and sprinkle it in areas where you've seen roaches.
The sugar attracts the roaches, and the baking soda kills them by causing their stomachs to burst.
You can expect the roaches to die within 12–24 hours.
Continue to sprinkle the mixture around your home until you no longer see live roaches.
3.
Silverfish. The abrasive nature of baking soda is highly effective against silverfish.
To use baking soda to get rid of silverfish, you can mix it with water and honey to create a paste and apply it to paper or cardboard.
You can also mix equal parts baking soda and flour and sprinkle it in areas where you've seen silverfish, like under the bathroom sink.
The silverfish will consume the mixture and die from dehydration.
4. Fleas.
To get rid of fleas using baking soda, start by identifying areas where fleas are most active.
These typically include carpets, pet bedding, upholstery, and dark corners where fleas hide and lay eggs.
Sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda over these areas, focusing on places where your pets spend the most time.
Once applied, work the baking soda into the fibers of carpets and upholstery using a broom or brush.
This ensures it reaches fleas and their eggs that are buried deep.
Let the baking soda sit for 12 to 24 hours.
During this time, it will absorb moisture and dehydrate fleas, larvae, and eggs, effectively neutralizing the infestation.
After the waiting period, vacuum the treated areas thoroughly.
Make sure to use vacuum attachments to reach corners, under furniture, and along baseboards.
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are ants taking over your kitchen or
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maybe it's mice invading your pantry
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what if I told you that the solution to
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your pest problems is already sitting in
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your kitchen cupboard that's right
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baking soda today we're diving into 20
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animals and insects that baking soda can
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repel or even kill and exactly how to
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use it stay tuned because you'll never
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look at this household staple the same
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way again baking soda also known as
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sodium bicarbonate isn't just for baking
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cookies or deodorizing your fridge this
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miracle powder can also be a natural
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non-toxic solution for dealing with
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pests its secret lies in its abrasive
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texture moisture removing properties and
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ability to disrupt the pH balance of
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insects and small animals plus it's safe
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for humans and pets when used correctly
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let's jump right into our list of 20
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pesky Invaders and how baking soda can
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help you reclaim your home first ants to
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use baking soda to get rid of ants you
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can mix equal parts baking soda and
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powdered sugar and place the mixture in
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a shallow container in areas where
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you've seen ants the ants will be
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attracted to the sugar and won't be able
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to tell the difference between the
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baking soda when the ants eat the baking
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soda it reacts with an acidic material
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in their stomachs and kills them two
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cockroaches baking soda is a cockroach's
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worst nightmare mix equal parts s baking
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soda and powdered sugar in a bowl and
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sprinkle it in areas where you've seen
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roaches the sugar attracts the roaches
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and the baking soda kills them by
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causing their stomachs to burst you can
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expect the roaches to die within 12 to
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24 hours continue to sprinkle the
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mixture around your home until you no
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longer see live
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roaches three
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silverfish the abbrasive nature of
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baking soda is highly effective against
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silverfish to use baking soda to get rid
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of silverfish you can mix it with water
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and honey to create a paste and apply it
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to paper or cardboard you can also mix
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equal parts baking soda and flour and
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sprinkle it in areas where you've seen
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silverfish like under the bathroom sink
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the silverfish will consume the mixture
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and die from dehydration four fleas to
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get rid of fleas using baking soda start
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by identifying areas where fleas are
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most active these typically include
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carpets pet beding Upholstery and dark
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Corners where fleas hide in eggs
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sprinkle a generous amount of baking
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soda over these areas focusing on places
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where your pets spend the most time once
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applied work the baking soda into the
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fibers of carpets and upholstery using a
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broer brush this ensures it reaches
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fleas and their eggs that are buried
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deep let the baking soda sit for 12 to
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24 hours during this time it will absorb
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moisture and dehydrate fleas larv and
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eggs effectively neutralizing the
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infestation after the waiting period
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vacuum the treated areas thoroughly make
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sure to use vacuum attachments to reach
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Corners under furniture and along
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baseboards immediately dispose of the
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vacuum bag or empty the canister outside
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to prevent any surviving fleas from
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reinfecting your home for pet bedding
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remove and wash it in hot water with
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detergent to kill fleas in their eggs
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while the bedding is drying sprinkle
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baking soda on the surrounding area and
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let it sit for several hours vacuum the
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area thoroughly before returning the
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bedding if you want to treat your pet
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directly baking soda can be combined
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with salt for a dry flea bath mix equal
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parts baking soda and salt then gently
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rub it into your pet's fur avoiding
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sensitive areas like the face allow it
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to sit for a few minutes before brushing
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your pet thoroughly with a flea comb to
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remove fleas and any baking soda residue
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follow up with a bath using flea shampoo
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to ensure thorough cleaning for severe
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infestations repeat the process every
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few days until the fleas are eradicated
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consistent vacuuming and cleaning will
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help prevent new fleas from hatching and
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taking hold five bed bugs to use baking
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soda to get rid of bed bugs sprinkle a
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thin layer of baking soda in areas where
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you suspect bed bug activity like
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mattress seams bed frame joints and
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along baseboards and let it sit for a
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week before vacuuming it up thoroughly
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the idea is that the baking soda will
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absorb moisture from the bed bugs
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dehydrating them and potentially killing
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them six termites baking soda is not
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highly effective for eliminating
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termites but it can be used as part of a
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natural deterrent to attempt this
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sprinkle baking soda directly in areas
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where termites are visible such as
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cracks crevices or near Wood structures
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the alkaline nature of baking soda May
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deter some termites temporarily another
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method is to mix baking soda with water
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to create a paste and apply it to wooden
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surfaces where termites are active while
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this may act as a mild repellent it's
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not a reliable long-term solution it's
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important to address the root cause of
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the infestation by removing termite
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prone materials and ensuring wood
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remains dry and treated for more
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effective control combine baking soda
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with other measures like diomus Earth
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boric acid or professional pest
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treatments baking soda alone is unlikely
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to totally eradicate a termite Colony
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but may help in reducing their presence
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when used in conjunction with other
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methods seven spiders to get rid of
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spiders using baking soda start by
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identifying areas where spiders are
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commonly found such as Corners closets
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basement or near windows and doors
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spiders dislike strong alkaline
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substances like baking soda which can
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act as a deterrent sprinkle baking soda
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in these areas focusing on cracks
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crevices and entry points where spiders
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might hide or enter your home reapply
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the baking soda every few days
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especially in areas with high spider
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activity for added Effectiveness you can
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combine baking soda with essential oils
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like peppermint or
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eucalyptus mix a few drops of essential
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oil with water and baking soda to create
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a paste or a spray and apply it to areas
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where spiders are likely to be in
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addition to using baking soda Keep Your
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Home clean and clutter-free to reduce
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places where spiders can hide regularly
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vacuum webs and eggs and seal gaps or
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Cracks around doors and windows to
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prevent spiders from entering by
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combining baking soda with these
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measures you can create an environment
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that spiders find unappealing
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encouraging them to leave or stay away
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eight mosquitoes you can use baking soda
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to repel mosquitoes though it's not a
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complete solution on its own one method
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is to combine baking soda and vinegar to
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create a DIY mosquito trap start by
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cutting a plastic bottle in half and
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adding baking soda to the bottle
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pour in water and vinegar which will
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Fizz and release carbon dioxide to
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attract mosquitoes then invert the top
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half of the bottle without the cap into
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the bottom half to create a funnel and
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place it in mosquito prone areas another
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approach is to mix baking soda with
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water to make a paste and apply it to
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the skin while not as effective as
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commercial repellants this may deter
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some mosquitoes temporarily for better
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results consider adding essential oils
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like citronella or eucalyptus to the
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mixture if you have stagnant water where
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mosquitoes might breed sprinkle a light
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layer of baking soda over it this may
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disrupt mosquito larve although removing
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the water is a more effective solution
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additionally baking soda can be used to
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clean areas where mosquitoes might hide
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as they are less likely to linger in
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clean dry spaces for optimal mosquito
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control combine these baking soda
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techniques with other methods like
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removing standing water using insect
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repellants and planting mosquito
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repelling plants like bezel or lavender
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nine carpenter ants to get rid of
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carpenter ants with baking soda start by
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locating the areas where the ants are
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most active carpenter ants are attracted
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to Sweet substances so baking soda needs
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to be combined with something sugary to
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lure them in mix equal parts baking soda
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or powdered sugar or powdered chocolate
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in a small container or directly on a
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piece of paper the sugar attracts the
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ants while the baking soda disrupts
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their Digest systems when ingested
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causing internal damage that leads to
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their death place the mixture near ant
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Trails entry points or areas where
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you've seen the ants common locations
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include baseboards around windows and
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doors and near wooden structures where
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the ants might be nesting make sure the
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bait is in a dry location to keep it
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effective carpenter ants may take the
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bait back to their colony which can help
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eliminate other ants in the nest monitor
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the the bait over several days and
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replenish it as needed if you notice the
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ants consuming it at the same time
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inspect your home for potential entry
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points such as cracks in walls or gaps
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around windows and doors seal these
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openings to prevent new ants from coming
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inside for areas where you suspect
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carpenter ant nests but can't reach them
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directly you can sprinkle baking soda
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into cracks or crevices this can
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irritate the ants and encourage them to
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move elsewhere combine the use of baking
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soda with regular cleaning and
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maintenance such as removing food debris
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repairing water leaks and addressing any
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damaged or rotting wood that might
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attract the ants in the first place 10th
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wasps to get rid of wasps using baking
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soda Begin by identifying the location
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of the wasp nest or the areas where
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wasps are most active baking soda
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doesn't kill wasps directly but can help
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neutralize their venom if stung and
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disrupt their activity when used
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strategically create a thick paste by
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mixing baking soda with water this Paste
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can be carefully applied to small nests
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to irritate and encourage the WASP to
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relocate for safety attempt this only
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during early morning or late evening
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when wasps are less active and always
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wear protective clothing to avoid stings
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alternatively baking soda can be used as
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a deterrent sprinkle it around outdoor
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eating areas or in places where wasp are
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entering your space wasps are sensitive
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to certain smells and environments and
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baking soda can make an area less
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appealing to them for ADD added
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Effectiveness pair baking soda with
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other natural repellants such as
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essential oils like peppermint or
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citronella if a wasp sting occurs baking
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soda can be applied directly to the
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sting site mix it with water to form a
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paste and gently apply it to the
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affected area this helps neutralize the
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Venom's acidity reducing pain and
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swelling if nests are large or wasps are
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aggressive it's better to contact a
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professional Pest Control service rather
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than attempting to remove them yourself
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11th rodents to get rid of rodents like
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mice or rats using baking soda start by
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preparing bait that will attract them
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baking soda is effective because rodents
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cannot burp or pass gas efficiently and
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when it reacts with stomach acids it
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creates carbon dioxide gas that builds
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up in their systems eventually killing
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them mix equal parts baking soda with a
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food attractant like sugar flour or
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peanut butter to create an appealing
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bait
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Place small amounts of the bait in areas
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where you've noticed rodent activity
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such as near droppings along walls and
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dark corners or near suspected entry
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points use small shallow dishes or Lids
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to hold the bait making it easier for
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rodents to consume monitor the bait
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daily and replenish it as needed seal
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any gaps cracks or holes in your home to
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prevent new rodents from entering as
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baking soda is most effective when
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paired with prevention efforts keep food
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food stored in airtight containers and
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maintain a clean environment to reduce
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the rodent's food sources repeat the
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baiting process over several days or
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weeks until you no longer notice signs
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of rodent activity if the infestation
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persists consider seeking professional
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Pest Control assistance 12 snakes to
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repel snakes using baking soda simply
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sprinkle a thin layer of baking soda
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powder around the perimeter of your
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property particularly in areas where
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snakes are likely to access like a
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around foundation cracks bushes and
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entry points the idea is that the
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texture and potential irritation from
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the powder will deter them from entering
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the area 13
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centipedes to get rid of centipedes
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using baking soda start by identifying
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The Damp dark areas where they are
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likely to hide such as basement
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bathrooms or closets centipedes thrive
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in moist environments and baking soda
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works by absorbing moisture and creating
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an inh hospitable environment for them
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sprinkle baking soda generously in these
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areas especially near cracks baseboards
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and crevices where centipedes may enter
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or hide leave the baking soda in place
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for several hours or overnight to allow
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it to absorb moisture and irritate the
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centipedes
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exoskeletons afterwards vacuum or sweep
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up the baking soda and reapply it as
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needed in areas with persistent
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centipede activity to prevent centipedes
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from returning use baking soda as part
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of a larger strategy reduce humidity
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levels in your home by using
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dehumidifiers fixing leaks and ensuring
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proper ventilation seal cracks and gaps
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around doors windows and Foundations to
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block their entry regular cleaning and
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eliminating other pests which centipedes
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feed on will also help keep them away 14
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ticks to get rid of ticks using baking
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soda create a paste by mixing equal
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parts baking soda and water with a small
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amount of salt this mixture can irritate
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and dehydrate ticks when applied
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directly use this paste in areas where
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ticks are commonly found such as pet
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bedding or carpets spread the paste
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thinly over these areas and allow it to
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dry completely before vacuuming or
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washing it away if you find a tick on
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your pet baking soda should not be used
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directly to remove the tick instead use
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tweezers to grasp The Tick close to the
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skin and pull it out steadily afterwards
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you can clean the area with a baking
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soda paste to reduce irritation and
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prevent infection for outdoor areas
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prone to ticks sprinkle baking soda
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around the perimeter and in shaded spots
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to create an inhospitable environment
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combine baking soda use with regular
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cleaning mowing grass and clearing
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debris to reduce tick hiding spots
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repeat the process as necessary to
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minimize tick activity 15 crickets
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baking soda is a fantastic ingredient
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for a DIY approach to killing crickets
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especially Jerusalem crickets please
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know note that baking soda used alone or
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separately will not do the job of
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killing these insects you have to mix it
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with vinegar for the best results you
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could also mix it with boric acid or
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Borax just toss the mix on Infected
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areas and directly on the insect to
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eliminate them from your garden area
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without harming your plants 16th carpet
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beetles baking soda is a natural
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solution for carpet beetles it's safe to
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use around your pets and has no harsh
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chemicals that can harm your family or
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pets baking soda has a pH of 9.5 which
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is very alkaline it works by raising the
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pH level of the carpet which kills
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carpet beetles apply baking soda
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directly on top of the carpet fungus
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using a dust pan or broom make sure you
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get the powder between the fibers and
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edges of your Carpeting and underneath
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furniture and other objects infested
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with the pest leave it overnight so it
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has time to dry out completely before
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vacuuming up all the powder from your
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flooring surface area 17th weeds to get
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rid of weeds with baking soda sprinkle
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it directly onto the weeds focusing on
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their base and leaves the high sodium
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content in baking soda disrupts the
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weed's ability to absorb water and
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nutrients causing them to wither and die
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for weeds growing in cracks of sidewalks
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driveways or patios apply a thick layer
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of baking soda and sweep it into the
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cracks to prevent regrowth to prevent
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new weeds you can spread a thin layer of
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baking soda over areas where weeds are
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prone to grow such as Garden Borders or
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gravel passs be careful not to apply
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baking soda near plants you want to keep
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as it can also harm their growth due to
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its high salt content reapply baking
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soda after rain or watering to maintain
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its Effectiveness repeat the processes
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necessary to manage and prevent
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weeds 18 ear wigs to get rid of ear wigs
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using baking soda start by identifying
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the areas where they are most active
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such as damp Corners under sinks around
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foundations or near garden beds ear wigs
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are attracted to moisture and baking
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soda can help by dehydrating them when
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they come into contact with it sprinkle
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baking soda directly in these areas
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especially in cracks crevices and along
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baseboards for added Effectiveness mix
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baking soda with powdered sugar or flour
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to create a bait that will attract
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earwigs Place small piles of the mixture
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near their hiding spots when the earwigs
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consume the bait the baking soda reacts
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internally causing them harm reapply the
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mixture regularly especially if it
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becomes damp or is consumed additionally
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focus on reducing the moisture levels in
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your home or Garden by fixing leaks
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improving ventilation and avoiding
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overwatering plants clear away debris
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such as piles of leaves or wood where
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earwigs May hide combining baking soda
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with these preventative measures can
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help eliminate earwigs and keep them
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from returning 19 slugs and snails to
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get rid of slugs snails with baking soda
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sprinkle it directly on the pest when
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you see them baking soda is highly
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alkaline and causes desiccation
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effectively killing slugs and snails
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upon contact for prevention sprinkle
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baking soda around garden beds plants or
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entry points to create a barrier they
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will avoid reapply the baking soda after
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rain or heavy watering as moisture
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reduces its Effectiveness if using
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baking soda near plants be cautious not
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to apply too much much as its alkalinity
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can affect the soil's pH and harm plants
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combine baking soda treatment with
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regular Garden maintenance such as
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removing debris using drip irrigation to
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reduce ground moisture and trimming
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vegetation to reduce hiding spots for
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Slugs and snails repeat the process as
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needed to keep these pests under control
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20 gnats to get rid of gats with baking
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soda create a natural Trap by mixing
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baking soda with a sweet attractant
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combine baking soda sugar and water in a
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shallow dish to form a bait solution
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place the dish in areas where gnats are
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most active such as near sinks trash
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bins or house plants the sweet scent
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attracts the gnats and the baking soda
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can disrupt their digestive systems if
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ingested for plants sprinkle a thin
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layer of baking soda on the soil to
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deter gats from laying eggs avoid
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overwatering plants as gnats are
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attracted to moist environments if gats
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are in drains pour a mixture of baking
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soda and vinegar into the drain followed
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by hot water to eliminate larv and clean
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the pipes repeat these steps as needed
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until the Gat problem is resolved so
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there you have it 20 pests that baking
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soda can repel or kill and how to use it
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