How to Kill Roaches With Borax
Cockroaches are a common household pest known for their tenacity, massive numbers and their production of allergens in the home. If not taken care of, a roach infestation can lead to serious health issues. Although it will take a lot of time and effort, using boric acid (borax) is still one of the easiest ways to rid your home of the pesky bugs. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Killing Roaches With Borax
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Get a powdered boric acid. This is what you'll be using to kill the roaches.
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Find areas in which the roaches can nest. This includes cabinets, closets and under appliances such as your refrigerator and washing machine. Think of places that the roaches hide or get food, and seek these areas out as well.
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Pour the powder around and in these areas. The roaches will take the powder, eat it and bring it back to their nest.
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Do this again in a few days if you still notice roaches in your household.
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Tips & Warnings
Make a boric acid paste using boric acid powder, a small amount of sugar/flour, and water. The sugar/flour draws the roaches to the poison, and they'll likely consume more of it faster, causing them to die more quickly. Sprinkle the powder directly on roaches out in the open to instantly cover them in the poison.
Keep pets and small children away from boric acid. While generally safe to use, it still has toxic qualities and can be extremely harmful. For the safety of your pets and/or children, keep borax out of their reach and read all warning labels before use.
