How to Kill Cockroaches with Boric Acid
Roaches live, hide and feed in damp and dark places. They will run and hide when a light is turned on, so you will not see the full extent of your infestation. When you see one roach, there will be many more that you can not see. You can not eliminate them completely unless you keep your house extremely clean and use harsh chemicals all of the time. That is not very safe or healthy for you, your family or pets. However there is a safer way that you can get rid of them easily and cheaply. Boric acid is poisonous to them as it causes damage to their outsides by dehydrating them causing their exoskeleton to crack. Cleaning your kitchen frequently and regular vacuuming can also help to lower roach populations.
Here are a couple of different methods that you can use to get rid of them.
Boric Acid Balls
What you will need
- 125g Plain Flour
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 28g Boric Acid
- 220ml Vegetable Oil
- Water
Instructions
- Blend the flour, boric acid, onion and oil together until crumbly.
- Add enough water to moisten.
- Make marble-sized balls.
- Put them everywhere, especially in dark corners where the roachs are likly to live.
Sugar Lines
What you will need
- Boric Acid
- Sugar
- Squeeze bottle (ketchup bottle)
Instructions
- Mix boric acid and sugar in a squeeze bottle
- Put down lines of the mixture in a few inconspicuous places, behind cupboards or in corners, this is where the roaches will most likely be and it stops your pets from ingesting it.