Natural Ant Killer Using Baking Soda

Why Baking Soda Works on Ants

Baking soda is a salt compound (sodium bicarbonate) that releases gas when put in contact with an acid. Because of its alkaline qualities, it can also raise the PH of a substance. So let’s translate that into ant destruction. Baking soda gets consumed in small amounts by the ant. Once it is inside the ant, it is know to have two reactions. First, the ant’s stomach acid causes the gas to release. And second, it alters the PH of the ant’s digestive system and disrupts its function. While there is some debate on whether the gaseous reaction kills the ant, it is certainly known to disrupt the ant’s digestive system.

Is Baking Soda Effective on Ants?

The short answer is ‘yes’ baking soda is effective in killing ants. But the long answer is more complicated. The reactions of the baking soda on the ant are not fast. In fact, it usually takes a while for an ant colony to be taken down by baking soda. There are other effective DIY ant killer recipes, such as borax recipes. While baking soda does have mixed reviews on its effectiveness, it is easy to try since most people have a box of baking soda lying around the kitchen.

Why Baking Soda is a Good Choice for Ants

Most people use baking soda because it is safe to be in contact with pets and children. Many pesticides and chemical sprays are also toxic, creating a risk for kids and pets alike. As a natural ant killer using baking soda, it reduces the risk of harming the kiddos or Fido. So if you have curious pets or children, the sugar baking soda ant recipe is a good first line of defense to try. Oh yeah, plus its really really inexpensive. You can make a baking soda ant bait for pennies on the dollar.

Effective Baking Soda Recipes for Killing and Deterring Ants

Natural Ant Killer Recipe Using Baking Soda

Material Needed:

1 Part Baking Soda (depending on how big the area is you want to cover)

1 Part Confectioners Sugar (powdered sugar)

1 bowl or cup to mix ingredients

Instructions:

1. Mix sugar and baking soda in the container of choice
2. Spread the mixture around areas trafficked by ants
3. If you don’t want the powdered stuff on your floor or carpet, try putting the mixture in a shallow container, such as a jar lid or piece of aluminum foil. 

Note: don’t use regular sugar.  The crystals are big enough that the ants can separate the sugar from the baking soda.  Confectioner’s sugar is fine enough to effectively coat the baking soda so the ant takes both.

Natural Ant Deterrent Using Baking Soda

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, as they say.  Here is a twist on baking soda, the non-toxic and natural choice for ant control.  Use it as a deterrent!  Since they don’t like baking soda, they will look elsewhere for food.

Material Needed:

Baking Soda – as much as you need to cover the area of concern

Instructions:

1. Spread the baking soda on areas where you want to deter the ants. Concentrating on areas where the ants enter your home or get near your house.
2. That’s it.