Does Boric Acid work for termites
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Not unless it is mixed with propylene glycol. You can buy it premixed or make your own. It must have honey, sugar or molasses to act as an attractant. Then, it has to be brushed on wood that has termite colony. I bought it to get rid of ants. With ants you only have to mix it with sugar and water.
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The below answer from ask.com: Does Boric Acid Kill Termites?Yes, using boric acid is an effective way to get rid of termites. When a boric acid solution is used on wood it becomes part of the wood's fibers which makes it so effective in killing termites. boric acid has been proven to kill off termite epidemics in buildings.
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Thankfully, I have no personal experience with these little devils but I DO know CedarCide is the best 'terminator' when it comes to insects. I have used CedarCide's Best Yet on my pets with much success for fleas as well as other creepy crawlers that invade the premises. From my experience, the pesky insects die within seconds of application & Best Yet has a lingering fresh cedar scent which acts as a deterrent against a recurrence. CedarCide advertises their Best Yet to be non-staining and, so far, the product has performed for me as the company claims. It has proven to truly non-toxic to everyone in this household - including my birds - this product, to me, is a miracle. I've even applied it to my young grandchildren as the most effective insect repellent EVER plus there are NO harmful chemicals which is very unusual even for most commercial insect repellents. Back to the bed bugs, because of CedarCide's effectiveness against bed bugs while not harming your mattresses, the effectiveness & safety of this product made it on the local news here as part of a report on the bed bug epidemic. CedarCide Best Yet also leaves a fresh cedar scent which repels insects.
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Yes, it will kill the smaller German cockroaches as well as others. The main ingredient in these tablets is boric acid which efficiently kills cockroaches and ants, etc. Very handy as they come in a hardened tablet form.
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I am not sure about wood termites and would call the maker of the product. Also, I would research some of the natural sites and post questions on their site. Good luck!
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Not sure but I doubt it. This is a powder and although it has the same chemical properties, there must be a difference between this and the salves and ointments for medicinal purposes. From what I read, boric acid has a natural way of suffocating the roaches. By the way, Tat Roach motels are far more effective and cleaner.
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Not sure about this, but I know down here in Louisiana, Termiticide/Termidor works great. I spray 3 acres about every 2 or 3 years and NO fire ants. Don't treat individual hills, treat your entire yard. It's the best $50/$60 bucks you'll spend and save you $ in the long run.
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As far as it's effectiveness for termites, I am not sure, but it quickly dessimated my stink bugs! The packaging states that it can be used to treat only above ground termites via a "crevice injector" or a "fan sprayer". It cautions about covering all food surfaces and disposing of or thoroughly washing any food service items that it may come in contact with. I hope that helps!
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It works fantastically on the majority of common household ants. However, depending on geographical locale, there are some specialty variety ants which require very specific remedies. I mix two different baits. One uses peanut butter the other jelly or jam. About 1teaspoon boric acid to two tablespoons of either mixture. Mouse ants are drawn to either protein based (pb) or sugar based (jelly/jam) foods. Mouthing both out covers your bases. Explorer ants find the goodies and carry them back to the nest where other ants and larvae are red and poisoned by them. Other ants follow the explorers' trails and repeat the process. Before long, no more ants. You may have to pay with the proportions. Too much boric acid and the explorers die before they reach the nest or do not touch it to begin with. Too little acid and all we do is give our house visitors a really good free treat. Of course the baits must be kept out of reach of children and pets. Good hunting!
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Don't spray use boric acid powder Home Depot has it for about $6 Roaches can't cross the powder... Neither can ants.
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No. From what I have read, boric acid is what you would get by reacting Borax with hydrochloric acid or similar. Borax is actually a salt of boric acid. They cannot be used interchangeably. Hope that helps.
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Tim-bor is designed to be applied directly to wood. If by "around the exterior of the home" you mean as a defensive shield or barrier, then no, Tim-bor is not applied that way. There are excellent chemicals available as barriers and for subterranean termites. Also, a vapor shield and keeping all cellulose debris cleaned up - wood chips and other organic matter from under and next to the house, such as decorative wood chips - helps prevent termites. For effective barriers, I suggest you Google "chemical barriers for termites" and be careful. Or let a termite company handle it. Tim-bor is designed to be applied directly to wood. If by "around the exterior of the home" you mean as a defensive shield or barrier, then no, Tim-bor is not applied that way. There are excellent chemicals available as barriers and for subterranean termites. Also, a vapor shield and keeping all cellulose debris cleaned up - wood chips and other organic matter from under and next to the house, such as decorative wood chips - helps prevent termites. For effective barriers, I suggest you Google "chemical barriers for termites" and be careful. Or let a termite company... » Read More Tim-bor is designed to be applied directly to wood. If by "around the exterior of the home" you mean as a defensive shield or barrier, then no, Tim-bor is not applied that way. There are excellent chemicals available as barriers and for subterranean termites. Also, a vapor shield and keeping all cellulose debris cleaned up - wood chips and other organic matter from under and next to the house, such as decorative wood chips - helps prevent termites. For effective barriers, I suggest you Google "chemical barriers for termites" and be careful. Or let a termite company handle it. « Show Less
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Not sure, Beth, but it is some lethal stuff so I would imagine it to be pretty effective against any sort of insect. It says that it kills termites, so...
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I've never used pure boric acid except in Chem class in College. I wouldn't use boric acid near little ones or pets. Applying this product is dangerous around children, pregnant people, and pets because the powder can be inhaled however once it is fully applied it's completely safe around everyone and all pets it can be used on EVERY surface even hardwood flooring and tile. It lasts a year or so depending on how many pets you have and how bad of a flea problem you have. Hope this helps you out with the advantages of this product.
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Karen, I bought it for roaches, but the active ingredient Boric Acid always killed the ants i had in San Antonio. It takes a while but ants and roaches eat the tablets and die. directions say about six or so per room, i use about 10.
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This is powerful stuff you only use 8oz to a gallon of water. What I did, I found the main hole in the ground from where the termites where hanging out, and just poured all over that area, especially in the big holes. Just make sure you wear protective gloves and do not let any pets go around that area. They were all gone the next day. You can also put it in a spray pump and spray a larger area. Hope this helps! Good Luck!
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I didn't use this for termites but I did use it in the mulch and absolutely soaked the area. I did not have any issues with the flowering plants or evergreens. All look well two months after use without any issues at all.
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Whether or not it is effective against termites, you are taking a risk by doing it yourself. If I had a termite infestation, I'd let the pros do it. I used this stuff to get some bees attacking the wood in my barn, where I could clearly see and it was no big deal if I didn't get them all. Good luck.