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Termite Control - Borax
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How can borax get rid of termites?

Borax to kill termites has proved to be very effective and orally toxic to pests. The fact that borax can be used to get rid of termites is obvious. Boric acid does not work on contact. It is necessary to make insects ingest borates. Once eaten, borax acid comes into operation and starts killing a termite destroying its stomach and nervous system. Termites die just from dehydration.

Is the borax treatment safe and environmentally friendly?

Boric acid in borax is a natural pesticide and wood preservative against termites and wood-consuming and wood-destroying insects. Moreover, it can be used inside and outside the home, as it is environmentally sensitive and safe to humans, plants and animals if used as directed. Of course, the homeowners and operators must be aware of hazards and avoid spillage into soil and water. This green approach to termite extermination makes insecticides with boric acid very popular and easy-to-use yourself.

How can you use borax to kill termites?

There is a great variety of professional and homemade remedies from boric acid: borax spray for termites, dry powder, borax mix, solutions, and powder for making them, foams, boracite gel, borax soap for termites, and baiting systems. All these means are cheap and very easy to use for termite treatment and termite control DIY. The dry powder is applied to treat cracks and crevices in wood and timber. Baits are filled with borax to kill termites and left where pest activity being observed. Borax solutions and mixes are sprayed into the trench of infested soil or ā€œpaintedā€ on wood surfaces. Borax foams are injected into wall voids, drilled holes, and nest openings.

How does borax insecticide work?

When termites walk through borax dust, the smallest particles of powder stick to their body, antennae, and legs. Then they ingest borate toxin grooming themselves. They can also eat poison directly from cheap termite bait stations and borax-painted food sources containing wood. When ingested, borax acts as a poison in the stomach and results in the death of the termite within three days to a week.

How to dissolve borax in water?

Boric acid is the active ingredient of professional insecticides, namely Tim-Bor, Bora-Care, Shell Guard, Borax, and Jecta Gel. Follow the instructions on the label of pesticide containers to dilute powder with water. As a rule, borate powder should be dissolved in warm water before use (1:1 dilution). Borax termiticide is dissolved this way: 1 teaspoon of borax powder per 8 oz hot water, mix until diluted completely. It is obligatory for the concentration of borax solution to be below 2% in order for the termite to reach the nest and contaminate the others.

How long do borax powder and solutions remain in force?

Borax treatment is not long-lasting. The significant results can be seen after 10-21 days after treatment. For preventative and control measures it is necessary to repeat application regularly. It is also required to protect treated wood from excess rain and moisture.

How to use borax as a wood preservative?

Actually, it is better and more efficient to take preventive measures before building and constructing a house than to treat termite-infested structures. For termite control and wood preservative purposes, the homeowners can use Tim-bor professional powder, which is diluted with water. You can use borate solutions to coat, spray or paint with a brush all foundation and attic structures, timber, wooden surfaces to preserve them from future termite attacks. Borate foam and borax dust can be used for this purpose and injected into building structures to repel wood-destroying and cellulose-consuming pests.

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