Borax Powder's Uses for Pest Control

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There are few things that are worse than a pest problem in your living quarters. Thus, it's necessary to understand ways to fight these pests and control the problem before it gets any larger. Although you can always call an exterminator, you might want to first try some "home remedies" before paying the extra money for professional help. Borax powder is one of the most effective and deadly weapons against these critters. There are a couple of ways that Borax Powder can successfully be used to control your pests.

Pest Killer

First, identify the area that has a pest problem. Borax can be effective against numerous different types of pests, from roaches to ants, when sprinkled in the right area. This area might be as small as a shelf in the kitchen, or as large as an entire room. Then, sprinkle the powder on all the surfaces. It does not have to be a thick layer of the powder, but you don't want any of the infected area to not be included. If you are disinfecting an entire room, you want to make sure that none of the cracks or tiny spaces is missed by the powder. It's useful to grab a broom from the kitchen and brush the powder around the floor. This ensures that the powder is getting into the cracks in your room, if you do this carefully. The pests who come into contact with this powder will die as the dust from the powder breaks down their exoskeletons

You can sprinkle a two to three inch swath of Borax around the house, next to your foundation. This will ensure that any pests trying to get into your house from the outside will turn around, as pets are repelled by both the scent and feel of borax. Borax is not toxic to either your family or your pets, so sprinkling this borox and leaving it outside your home regularly can help you stop a pest problem before it starts.

You can also use Borax in your kitchen to effectively discourage the presence of roaches. By pouring a thick white line of the powder lining the wall behind your fridge and the wall behind your oven, LivingwithBugs.com suggests that you can successfully eliminate any roach problem in your house. Depending on the quantity of roaches, this Borax application may have to be repeated every couple of months.