Does Baking Soda Kill Ants? Pest Experts Say This Common DIY Fix Has Some Major Limits

Does Baking Soda Kill Ants? Pest Experts Say This Common DIY Fix Has Some Major Limits

Credit: RHJ / Getty ImagesKey PointsBaking soda isn’t attractive to ants on its own and must be eaten to be effective.Mixing powdered sugar with baking soda will entice ants to consume the mixture.Other effective options include boric acid, diatomaceous earth, and talcum powder.Ants can suddenly appear in kitchens, dining rooms, and other areas of the home, growing in number each day. If you're trying to get rid of ants using ingredients you alr…