Bedbugs, despite their size, can be resilient, even against potent chemical insecticides. In larger areas, like gardens or vegetable patches, they can be especially challenging to manage.
But worry not, there’s a natural solution right in your kitchen that can help: Baking powder!
DIY Non-Chemical Insecticide Recipe:
Ingredients: Baking powder & water
Instructions:
Take a sachet of baking powder and dissolve it in a liter of water.
Once fully dissolved, transfer the solution to a spray bottle.
Spray this concoction on the affected plants – both on leaves and the soil. The bedbugs will be deterred by this solution, ensuring your plants remain unharmed.
Baking powder, with its innate properties, not only repels the bedbugs but also prevents future infestations.
Other Natural Alternatives to Combat Bedbugs:
Garlic Spray: Dissolve a garlic clove in a liter of boiling water. Let it steep in the refrigerator for a week, then strain and transfer to a spray bottle. The potent smell of garlic is a strong deterrent for bedbugs.
Diatomaceous Earth:
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