Why it works: Spiders dislike clean, dry areas. This spray deodorizes and keeps them away without harming surfaces.

Rats and Mice

Bait recipe:

• 1 cup baking soda
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup sugar

Instructions: Mix and place in small amounts along rodent paths. Keep away from pets!

How it works: Baking soda reacts with their stomach acid, creating gas they can’t expel — a less cruel alternative to traps.

Fleas

Carpet powder:

• 1 cup baking soda
• 1 cup fine salt

Use: Sprinkle on carpets, pet beds, or upholstery. Leave for 12+ hours, then vacuum well. Repeat twice a week to break the flea cycle.

Moths, larvae, and other pests

Cleaning mix:

• 1 liter water
• 2 tablespoons baking soda
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar (optional)

Use: Clean floors, cupboards, outdoor spots, and hard-to-reach areas. Baking soda disinfects and discourages pests from settling.

Important tips:

• Keep baking soda away from children and pets when using baits or traps.
• Clean regularly to remove pest shelters.
• Repeat treatments twice a week at first for best results.