Function

As a desiccant, borax dehydrates organisms that carry the powder back to their nests and contaminate the food supply of the colony within two weeks.

 

Features

Borax is considered a low-toxicity insecticide for silverfish, termites, cockroaches and ants. It also works as an herbicide and fungicide, yet is practically non-toxic to humans, animals, fish and birds.

 

Potential

You can sprinkle loose powder under and around the house or leave traps of cotton balls soaked with borax and sugar in cracks and crevices. Treat wood and baseboards with a boric acid solution to protect against all types of infestations