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Punteha van Terheyden

Can baking soda kill bed bugs? Pest control pros say absolutely not. Here's what to do instead

A white bedroom with a double bed and two tall windows.

Can baking soda kill bed bugs? Our pest control pros unanimously agree the answer is no.

If you're hoping to avoid costlier treatments or want to use natural products in the space you sleep, baking soda is not the way forward. Our pest and cleaning experts, who have spent years dealing with these infestations explain why baking soda won't work, what will happen if you do use baking soda, and what will actually work to eliminate these biting bugs instead.

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