Baking soda and vinegar, when combined, create
a fizzing reaction that gets rid of pests, acting as a natural repellent.
Also these two ingredients are cost-effective, eco-friendly and often
more effective than chemical pesticides. In this video we will explore the best
ways to use these household staples to get rid of the most common house and garden pests 1.
Cockroaches. Baking soda is a common household item,
but what you may not realize is that it can also be used to kill cockroaches.
You should begin by filling a small container with water and another bowl
with equal parts baking soda and sugar. Then, you place both of these close to
the location where roaches are hanging out and wait for it to work its magic.
Once roaches consume the mixture along with water, it will kill them from the inside out.
This is an affordable and easy home remedy to try out and see cockroaches begin to drop one by one.
Using vinegar as a cleaner for your floors and countertops is another good option for
deterring roaches, as it can sanitize the area. It is also very important that you remove
water and food sources since these are the main attraction for cockroaches.
Vinegar has the capabilities of killing cockroaches, but it needs
to be used in high quantities. The solution is naturally antibacterial
that can be used to spray inside bathrooms where cockroaches are known to
hide for water and moisture. 2.
Ants. Vinegar and Baking soda is great for
getting rid of bugs, especially ants. All you need to do is Simply sprinkle
baking soda directly on an ant nest, then spray with white vinegar.
This will cause a foam-like reaction to help kill the nest.
The acetic acid in the vinegar will treat a wide range of garden and common houseplant
pests but it does require it comes into contact with the insect.
3. Drain flies.
Combining, boiling water, vinegar and baking soda will kill drain flies,
but will also help remove all the flies breeding ground which includes hair, grime and grease.
It will create a chemical reaction and clear blockages caused by organic
matter in the drainpipe. To use this remedy, boil some water and pour it
down the drain where you have noticed the flies. Then pour half a cup of baking soda down the sink
as well, followed by half a cup of white vinegar. Let it settle for a few minutes, then poor
some more boiling water down the drain. Follow these steps every few days until the
drain flies have completely disappeared. 4.
Weeds. Gardeners often have to tackle the everyday
task of disposing of weeds in their gardens. While commercial herbicides offer quick
fixes, they come with environmental concerns. Vinegar is a sustainable homemade
weed control solution in urban areas. For better results, combine it with
baking soda, salt, or lemon juice. So to make this weed remedy, mix one part baking
soda with two parts white vinegar, and add some lemon juice if desired into a spray bottle.
This solution is ideal for young weeds or those in paved regions.
Next just simply spray it on your weeds. This remedy is a brilliant budget-friendly
option, although it does come with a strong odour. 5.
Rats and mice. When rodents eat baking soda or bicarbonate
of soda, it reacts with their stomach acid to foam up and release carbon dioxide gas, which
has nowhere to go because they can’t burp! That’s how it works to get rid of them.
Since rats and mice won’t eat baking soda on its own, we need to mix it with other
ingredients that are appealing to them. Rats and mice love chocolate and
that includes chocolate cake, but there’s no need to bake them a cake!
Just mix equal parts of chocolate cake mix and baking soda and they’ll
be just as happy to eat that too. So you are going to need Chocolate cake mix
or chocolate brownie mix, and Baking soda. Your also going to need a Disposable shallow bowl.
This can be made by cutting the bottom section from a plastic soft drink bottle,
milk carton or yoghurt container or you can use a deep plastic jar lid.
To make this chocolate cake mix rodent bait, pour equal parts chocolate cake mix and baking
soda into a shallow container and mix it well. A few heaped teaspoons of
each, will make enough bait. The mix can be used dry if a source
of water is provided, just fill another similar shallow bowl with water.
This is necessary as rats and mice need to drink water if their food is dry.
To use the mix in a form that’s wet, add a small amount of water at a time, not
all at once, and mix well, and keep adding more water until it turns into a thick paste.
Place the shallow bowl with the bait along walls or between spaces where rats frequent.
Leave the bait in the same location for a few days, as rats are shy and may inspect the bait
but not eat it until it feels safe to do so. Once they eat the bait, the mice
or rats will scamper off and die. As regards vinegar, White vinegar is a
powerful substance that has a powerful smell. Mice and rats have a sensitive sense of
smell, so the vinegar will repel them. Spraying vinegar in areas where mice enter
your home can keep them from coming inside. Therefore, applying the solution to door
frames, counters, floors, crevices, cracks, and other entry points is effective.
You can apply vinegar in two ways. Soaking cotton balls in vinegar and dispersing
them throughout the house will work well in situations where you need precision.
For widespread campaigns, its best to use a vinegar spray bottle or sponge that’s
been soaked in vinegar to cover large areas. 6.
Bedbugs. Distilled white vinegar can kill bed
bugs, usually within a few minutes. Acetic acid is the chemical compound in vinegar
responsible for its pungent Odor and cleaning power, but it also works to kill bed bugs.
When bed bugs come in contact with the acetic acid in the vinegar, it disrupts their
nervous systems, which will kill them. Although vinegar can kill
bed bugs, it has limitations: Vinegar is a contact treatment and
won’t affect bed bugs it doesn’t touch. Strong vinegar can be hazardous if mishandled,
so wear eye, skin, and respiratory protection. Vinegar is a temporary fix but won’t kill
bed bug eggs or eliminate an infestation. You’ll need distilled white vinegar with
at least 5% acidity for the best results. You can usually find this
at your local grocery store. Use a spray bottle to get the solution
into where the bed bugs are camping out. You have a few options on
how to make the solution. Use straight vinegar if you
can deal with the smell. Ensure good ventilation, and do not mix the
vinegar with other chemicals, like bleach or a cleaning agent, to avoid chemical reactions.
A 50/50 solution of water and vinegar is still effective but may need
extra passes to kill the bugs. Essential oils like lavender or tea tree
oil can be added to the spray bottle to help with the vinegar smell.
A few drops are all you need. As regards baking soda, it can
dehydrate the bugs and cause them to die, making it an easy DIY method.
The small granules of baking soda can also cause internal bleeding due to the fact
that they can cut into a bed bug’s shell. You can use it by sprinkling baking soda around
the key hotspot areas bed bugs typically inhabit such as the mattress and around the bed.
After a few days, you need to vacuum it up and repeat the process.
However it’s important to remember that baking soda or vinegar may not
get rid of a bed bug infestation completely. 7. Tree roots.
Similar to the weeds, Tree roots are sneaky. They often creep into foundations
and underground pipes undetected, causing a multitude of problems along the way.
It's essential to take action immediately when you suspect root intrusion to
prevent further damage or destruction. One effective method for killing off tree
roots is using baking soda and vinegar. This is an inexpensive yet
highly effective combination. Before applying baking soda and vinegar,
dig around the roots of the offending tree. Use your spade or shovel to loosen up
the surrounding soil as much as possible. Now that you have prepared the area, it's
time to apply the baking soda and vinegar. Coat the roots generously with
baking soda to cover all surfaces. The baking soda reacts with the vinegar when
you apply it later, providing full coverage to the roots in the surrounding soil.
Then, take 1 gallon of vinegar. Pour this over the baking soda, allowing
it to reach all areas of the roots. Pour it evenly and slowly as you want to
ensure you cover all the roots with vinegar. At this point, you're going to
notice a fizzing chemical reaction. Let the solution work it's magic. Patience is key when using baking
soda and vinegar to kill tree roots. It may take a month or more before the mix
has an effect, so don't expect quick results. That said, if you're dealing with stubborn or
large roots, it may take several applications over time before they are completely destroyed.
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