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Can boric acid get rid of cockroaches?
Can boric acid get rid of cockroaches?
Contrary to its name, boric acid is not an acid. Boric acid is actually in powder form made from combining boron with water. Boric acid is available in all grocery stores and even in hardware stores. It is usually available in a bottle and you can use it immediately.
How does boric acid work?
Boric acid is placed in places where cockroaches are usually present. The powder is supposed to be sprinkled in such areas. The idea behind using this boric acid is that when cockroaches crawl on surfaces laced with boric acid their body automatically gets covered in it. A cockroach cleans itself which leads to the ingestion of boric acid. The acid also has a good absorption rate which enters directly into the body of the cockroach. After the boric acid reaches the digestive system it affects it massively resulting in death. When a cockroach dies, other live cockroaches feed on it which results in a lot of cockroaches dying. You can also use this acid to apply on bait and traps which will eventually result in a similar situation.
Effectiveness of boric acid
Boric acid is quite effective as it harms a lot of roaches altogether. Like the domino effect, all cockroaches start dying which means it is very successful in achieving what it aims to do. Another factor that affects the effectiveness of boric acid is the quantity used. Boric acid is highly useful and gives excellent results if used in the right quantity. You can easily use too little or too much and ruin its potency. The trick is to make sure you use the right quantity so that optimum results can be seen. It is tricky but if you get it right, you can have a pest-free house very soon. Some people also opt for the alternative of hiring an external company to apply boric acid for them to ensure the optimum levels of boric acid are reached.
Possible side effects
The only disadvantage that is associated with boric acid is the health risk. Just like any other poison it is toxic and can harm you. Exposure to boric acid can lead to skin irritation, nausea, difficulty in breathing, etc. Similarly, it can affect your pets negatively. Pets are smaller than humans and hence, it can affect them on a much larger scale. You should be careful while handling it and make sure it is out of reach for all children and pets. If by any chance you, your children, or your pets are exposed to boric acid you should see a doctor immediately to ensure safety.
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