Orthoboric acid is one
of the oldest inorganic compounds known to mankind in treating pests. Mined
from the Mojave Desert in California
1.
Properties of Orthoboric acid
Orthoboric
acid is the "secret ingredient" in so many commercial treatments for
insect control. This simple inexpensive, household chemical is deadly to all
insects. It has been shown to attack their nervous systems, as well as being a
drying agent to their bodies. Orthoboric acid is a wonderful tool for
controlling cockroaches in homes, restaurants and other buildings. It is
effective in extremely small amounts and retains its potency almost
indefinitely provided the deposit remains dry. Unlike many insecticides,
Orthoboric acid has no repellency to insects and, consequently, roaches return
to treated areas repeatedly until they die. Orthoboric acid (100%) powder is
odorless and non staining. Orthoboric acid is deadly to cockroaches, but is low
in toxicity to people, pets and other non target animals. It is also odorless
and contains no volatile solvents.
2.
Advantages of Orthoboric acid
Simply
apply directly on carpets where pets frequently traffic or sleep at the rate of
1.5 pounds per 150 square feet. Work powder deep into fibers and mat. Any
powder visible after application must be brushed into carpet fibers or
vacuumed. Allow powder to remain for a period of three weeks to achieve maximum
flea control in carpets.
Sprinkle
around baseboards, under and behind refrigerator, stove, sink, dishwasher,
washing machine and dryer. Also, sprinkle into openings around drain pipes and
electrical conduits, and in cracks and crevices along baseboards and corners of
cabinets, cupboards and closets. Insects walk through the dust, ingest it, and
die within hours.
3. Use
Orthoboric acid fighting Cockroaches
People
have been fighting cockroaches with Orthoboric acid for nearly a century.
Cockroaches succumb to Orthoboric acid when they crawl over treated areas. The
tiny particles of powder adhere to the cockroaches' body, and the material is
ingested as the roach preens the powder from its legs and antennae. Some
Orthoboric acid is also absorbed through the greasy outer covering of the
insect's body. All species of cockroaches are susceptible to Orthoboric acid
provided the powder is applied into areas where the roaches are living. This
homemade treatment has worked very well on both carpenter ants and pharaoh
ants.
4.
Using Orthoboric acid as a Pro
The
key to success with Orthoboric acid is proper application. Plastic,
squeeze-type bottles with narrow applicator tips are the easiest to use. (These
containers are similar in appearance to the squeezable mustard and ketchup bottles
found in restaurants). For best results, the powder should be applied in a very
thin layer barely visible to the naked eye. Piles or heavy accumulations will
be avoided by foraging cockroaches much as we would avoid walking through a
snow drift. To apply a fine layer, shake the container and puff a small
quantity of the powder into the target area. Use a container which is no more
than two-thirds full, an airspace is created at the top which allows the dust
to be puffed more easily (A few pennies or pebbles placed inside the container
helps prevent the powder from caking). The trick is to give the container a
shake, then puff a very light dusting of the powder into the area you wish to
treat.
5.
Avoid applications
Avoid
applying a heavy layer, and never apply the material with a spoon. Where the
powder is applied is just as important as how it's applied. Cockroaches prefer
to live in cracks, crevices and secluded areas close to food, moisture and
warmth. Kitchens and bathrooms are the most common areas to find cockroaches,
although any area of a home may become infested if the infestation is severe,
or if species other than the German cockroach are involved. Key areas for
treatment include under/behind the refrigerator, stove and dishwasher, into the
opening where plumbing pipes enter walls (such as under sinks and behind the
commode, shower and washing machine), and into cracks along edges and corners
inside cabinets and pantries.
Oftentimes,
there is a void (hollow space) under kitchen and bathroom cabinet which becomes
a hiding place for cockroaches. This area can be accessed and treated by
injecting powder through any existing gap at the top of the kickplate, or if
none is present, by drilling a few small holes.
Never
apply Orthoboric acid onto countertops or other exposed surfaces, especially
those used to prepare food. Any visible residues should be wiped off with a
damp cloth. Used correctly, Orthoboric acid will produce results comparable to
a professional exterminator.
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