Will sprinkling boric acid as a powder around the base of my log home as an insecticide safe for my cat?
Q. I recently read where boric acid is a very good natural insecticide. However I am concerned with the toxicidity for my cat. I live in a log home - boric acid is also a flame retardant, and kills all sorts of pests: roaches, termites, rodents, spiders, and ants. Thanks for any information concerning the outdoor use of boric acid and PETS.
Asked by gayle g - Wed Apr 23 11:36:31 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Boric acid and laundry borax are both good, as you said. They both have low toxicity for children and pets as long as they don't eat a lot of it or breath too much of the dust. I doubt the cats will find it appetizing. I have a friend with cats and dogs and I've used borax inside her home for insect control and the pets didn't get curious about it.
Answered by Suki Dee - Wed Apr 23 11:56:50 2008

How many parts of boric acid and how many of water do I mix to make a solution to clean kittens mattered eyes?
Q. I have boric acid crystals and know a boric acid solution can be used to clean out cats eyes but I'm not sure in what proportion to mix them. Can anyone help me?
Asked by Protector - Tue Aug 14 21:56:41 2007 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You are correct Boric Acid is used to clean eyes. I can not believe how many people freak out over the word Acid but I assure you it is not like battery acid. It is safe for eyes when diluted with water. It even reads eye wash right on the bottle. I have used it in the past and I just used a small teaspoon in a bowl of warm water, I really didn't use any really science. Then I just soaked a wash cloth in the solution and washed the eyes.
Answered by KittyCondos - Wed Aug 15 00:41:16 2007

Where can i buy boric acid in the Philippines?
Q. Where can i buy boric acid in the Philippines? I found a cockroach inside our kitchen cabinet and I'm sure there are still a lot more. I've learned from the net that boric acid is the best to get rid of these pests but don't know where to buy it.
Asked by jiji - Sat Aug 30 10:00:40 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Boric acid is the right way to go. Check your local hardware store or home center
Answered by Krammar - Sat Aug 30 13:47:23 2008

How does boric acid work for getting rid of roaches??
Q. How do I get boric acid??
Asked by Anaiza - Wed Mar 19 12:13:10 2008 - - 4 Answers - 1 Comments

A. . Place boric acid around others areas you see them coming from. Roaches clean themselves a lot. By walking in the boric acid, they automatically get some on them. When boric acid is ingested, it interferes with digestion and kills them.
Answered by odessaroberts50 - Wed Mar 19 12:31:01 2008

How to use boric acid powder to rid of roaches?
Q. I just got the boric acid powder and I dont know the effective way to use it. I would like to use it around my kitchen area and my pets favorite spot. should I mix them with water or should I just use them as it is? Please tell me step by step instruction that will not harm my puppy,,, Thank you!!
Asked by Brad - Tue Dec 23 12:03:01 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You want to put it along base boards and dark areas where roaches tend to crawl or hide. Under the refrigerator is a good place as well as the cabinet under the sink. Just apply it as a powder. You don't need to do anything else. It is perfectly safe for your pets and children.
Answered by oil field trash - Tue Dec 23 12:58:57 2008

What is the safest way to remove Boric Acid?
Q. I need to clean up some powdered boric acid and when I read the instructions it doesn't say how to clean it up.
Asked by Chesty Roux - Sat May 24 18:23:40 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. * Personal precautions Avoid dust formation. In case of exposure to high level of airborne dust, wear a personal respirator in compliance with national legislation. * Methods for cleaning up (Land spill) Vacuum, shovel or sweep up boric acid and place in containers for disposal in accordance with applicable local regulations. Avoid contamination of water bodies during clean up and disposal. No personal protective equipment is needed to clean up land spills. * Environmental precautions Boric acid is a water-soluble white powder that may cause damage to trees or vegetation by root absorption.
Answered by Emilio - Sat May 24 22:17:01 2008

How can i make a soloution of boric acid to get rid of cockroaches?
Q. Have anyone here every had an experience with cock roaches(german roaches to be exact...the worst kind)?How would i make a soloution of boric acid to get rid of roaches in my friends house?
Asked by PURE VENGANCE - Thu Mar 20 18:05:03 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Just mix it with a little peanut butter and sugar. And make sure kids and pets can't get to it.
Answered by Alice K - Thu Mar 20 18:11:08 2008

getting rid of ants with boric acid what is the mix?
Q. what is the mix for boric acid and sugar to get rid of sugar ants.thank you for helping me.
Asked by dennis m - Tue Sep 19 19:30:43 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I do this too. Don't put more borax than sugar, for some reason they run away from it, I watched them. I use powdered sugar like a tablespoon and mix thoroughly a pinch of borax with it. It doesn't take much. So I would say 1/4 your recipe should be borax.
Answered by el - Tue Sep 19 19:39:12 2006

Is using boric acid to keep roaches out of your apartment vegan?
Q. I live in NYC-- Even if you keep a clean house they may come and I do not like them. I have used boric acid for years to keep them away. It's a mild powder that repels them and kills them if they get too much of it in their legs. Is it "not vegan" to do so? What do vegans who live in big cites do? I mean other than just keeping food locked away and sweeping and cleaning.
Asked by that one - Wed Oct 22 15:30:53 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. i suppose it wouldn't technically be vegan, because you are hurting and killing living animals. But what else are you gonna do? I know i would do the same.
Answered by Bob - Wed Oct 22 15:34:40 2008

How is boric acid used to eliminate body odor?
Q. How would boric acid be used to eliminate underarm odor. Would it go into bath water or applied directly to the skin?
Asked by Kowona F - Sun May 21 14:34:15 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I have never heard of using boric acid for underarm odor. However, it would not hurt to put it in bath water. It's used medically to cleanse wounds. Never take it internally. (retired nurse)
Answered by Sassy OLD Broad - Sun May 21 14:39:27 2006

Can I keep using boric acid suppositories during my period?
Q. I'm being treated with boric acid (vaginal capsules) for yeast, and I just got my period. Can I still keep using it during my period?
Asked by Alexis - Mon Mar 17 04:08:44 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Well, boric acid used intravaginally is generally safe and effictive in doses of 500mg but I think there may be a chance of irritation during a period and they may be less effective as they will leak more quickly with your menstrual blood. I think I would try and see but stop at the first feeling of irritation. Good luck and best wishes :)
Answered by ~Sigy the Arctic Kitty~ - Mon Mar 17 04:22:05 2008

My town house is infested with German Roaches i tried Boric Acid four days ago no result, please i need help.
Q. my town House is infested with german roaches, what is the best way to attack them apart from Boric Acid,because i tried that 4 days ago.i am scared because of my kids.
Asked by oris - Fri Aug 17 13:41:40 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. They wont harm your kids but they are gross...I recommend using Raid bates they work really well. Make sure there isn't any running water or food out for them. Sweep often because they love hair & dead skin...
Answered by Kier22_2 - Fri Aug 17 13:50:13 2007

can you mix boric acid with something to make a spray and kill roaches?
Q. i tried mixing boric acid with sugar, and it didnt work. i want to make a spray with boric acid to kill roaches. does anyone know what i can mix it with to make a spray?
Asked by *Proud Mommy* - Sat Aug 23 06:37:23 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Things You ll Need: Kitchen and bathroom cleaners A vacuum cleaner or shop vacuum with a HEPA filter Caulk and foam insulation Light colored paint Boric acid powder Non toxic bug spray Step1 Take all food and dishes out of cabinets and drawers. Put food in sealed containers. Clean all counter tops, inside cabinets, drawers, and in any dark places in your kitchen and bathrooms with mild soapy water. Put trash outside of the house. Vacuum all carpets and other floors making sure to clean in corners and along walls. Step2 Fill holes and seal cracks in exterior walls and floors with caulk or foam insulation so roaches can't get in from outside. Let the caulk and foam insulation dry and set completely. Don't use glue products,… [cont.]
Answered by sugar candy - Sat Aug 23 07:33:28 2008

Where can I buy pre-filled boric acid capsules to treat a yeast infection?
Q. Are the homeopathic suppositories made with boric acid? I really don't want to put the capsules together myself, and I'd like to be able to get this today, so ordering on the internet would take too long.
Asked by sunshinebear - Tue Dec 11 14:26:12 2007 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments

A. I would recommend checking with a local pharmacy as well as a health food store if available in your area to see if they have the prefilled capsules. If not, to be able to refer you to a place who might have them.
Answered by sokokl - Wed Dec 12 06:30:45 2007

Where can I buy Boric Acid in Melbourne, Australia. Need for the Cockroaches problem desperately?
Q. Where can I buy Boric Acid in Melbourne, Australia. Need for the Cockroaches problem desperately. Please Please help some one !!
Asked by Priti B - Tue Jan 1 01:50:14 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If you have a desperate situation with cockroaches, boric acid is the last thing you want to spread around...yes it will kill a lot but it will just move more to other places, out of sight giving the appearance of results. look for Maxforce roach gel products. You are able to place the bait where the roaches unlike BA powder. The bait not only kills the roach feeding on it but also the baby roaches that feeds on the fecal matter of the adult back in the small crevices where the babies hide.
Answered by Lar - Tue Jan 1 13:20:57 2008

where can i buy boric acid in the uk?
Q. I have an insect problem - it's not overrun, but I have a phobia (stupid I know and will be getting treatment for this) I've found a few recently and am going frantic and am totally paranoid. You would think someone had died if you'd seen me. Anyway i've tried an insect spray which brought out more! I'm going to try Boric acid as a lot of people have recommened this, but not sure where to buy it in the uk. Any other advice would be very very much appreciated. They look like small worms and are a brownish colour. Now i'm creeping around the house incase I see another one. Thanks in advance for all your help
Asked by joseph w - Mon Apr 9 10:18:58 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. These are probably maggots. You have to control the fly issue. Don't bother with buying anything...kill them with boiling water. See link: EDIT: Boric Acid is commonly carried by medical suppliers in UK.
Answered by Bonnie Lynn - Mon Apr 9 10:31:30 2007

How does BORIC ACID really kill cockroaches and waterbugs?
Q. How am I supposed to apply this borid or boric acid? How does it suppose to kill the cockroaches or waterbugs? Are they supposed to crawl on them then they lick the powder off their bodies, or they just go there and EAT the powder cuz they like the taste?
Asked by fantasy209 - Sun Jul 22 19:37:31 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. When they run across the boric acid it gets on their feet and they lick it off. By getting it in their mouth it kills them.
Answered by Timo - Sun Jul 22 23:00:46 2007

How is Boric Acid safe for eye wash even though it's an acid?
Q. Does it relate to the pH of Boric Acid?
Asked by dude - Mon Nov 10 06:05:17 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It's not a strong acid, and does not produce an appreciable number of hydrogen ions in aqueous solution. It can be written as H3BO3 or B(OH)3. A solution of boric acid used for treating the eyes would be only slightly more acidic than water. Boric acid has been used as an antiseptic for years.
Answered by pisgahchemist - Mon Nov 10 06:14:54 2008

Where can I buy Boric Acid as used for Pink Eye or a Sty?
Q. Back when I was a child my mother had boric acid at home, used for pink eye or an infection. You would boil water put a spoonful or so in the boiling water and wet a wash cloth and let it soak on your eye or wound to help kill the infection. I have tried a local CVS and Walgreen's and they didn't even seem to know much about what I was talking about?? So I'm hoping someone out there can help! Thanks!
Asked by **Lucky** - Tue Sep 22 11:01:39 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I don't know where to find boric acid by itself, but just today I found some ophthalmic ointment with boric acid listed as the primary ingredient, at a Mexican market. It was called T-Raojo ointment. Good luck!
Answered by mamamartichka - Thu Sep 24 15:40:39 2009

How to use Boric acid to preserve animals?
Q. It's a powder Boric Acid so how can I use it to preserve animal, especially sea urchin :)
Asked by Stewie Griffin - Wed Jan 21 07:52:48 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Not very well. As an acid, it will kill off those micro-organisms that break down and decay flesh, but it will eventually break down the skeletal structure of the sea urchin too. You will be better off using a saline solution (salt).
Answered by tiger b - Wed Jan 21 11:51:28 2009

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