How Is Boric Acid Used in the Garden?
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How Is Boric Acid Used in the Garden?
Boric acid is one of the most effective cockroach control agents if used correctly. This inorganic powder affects cockroaches when they crawl over it; the poison takes effect when the cockroach preens in an attempt to clean itself.
Boric acid, with an LD-50 rating of between 3,200 and 6,000, is relatively safe to use in low doses, and it's extremely effective against ants, cockroaches, fleas and silverfish.
10% sugar and 1% boric acid or borax liquid baits left for the ants to consume may eventually work but this method may take 3 - 4 months to obtain control.
Ant baits or traps are sold commercially or bait can be made with a small amount of boric acid with something sweet or greasy. Some ants are attracted to sweet things, so mix boric acid with food like jelly.
If you suspect a boron deficiency problem with your plants, a dose of boric acid (1/4 Cup to 2 gallons of water) used as a foliar spray will do the job. Be careful as you use boron on plants. Heavy boron soil concentrations are toxic.
It is most commonly used in lieu of boric acid, and can be used to help control and eventually eliminate cockroach and flea infestations. Where can i find diatomaceous earth?
Baking soda and powdered sugar mixed in equal parts is a good roach killer. Just spread around the area where you see roaches and soon you won't see them anymore. (Boric Acid, while slightly more toxic, ...
 See also: Acid, Insect, Pest, Pest management, Pest control
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