There is no hard evidence that baking soda kills bed bugs, although it is said to dehydrate them. While this could work as a temporary solution, it’s rarely effective enough to eliminate an entire infestation.
Still, people often try to use baking soda to get rid of these parasitic insects. The treatment is said to work in these ways:
- Sprinkle baking soda around the places that you’ve found bed bugs, such as your mattress and its surrounding area.
- After a few days, vacuum it away and repeat.
- You might see temporary success, but it is not a guaranteed method to get rid of bed bugs entirely.