Such a scourge as cockroaches is familiar to many. There are enough ways to combat these unpleasant pests. One of them is the use of boric acid. You can find many different crayons, gels and aerosols on the market, but you have to pay for them. And boric acid is almost free.
This means of control is very effective. And due to the fact that boric acid is known as a poison for pests, many recipes based on it have appeared. It is used by several generations of people. And during this period of time, cockroaches have not developed immunity, so boric acid is fatal to them.
The powder can be used in different rooms. It's universal. But it has its pros and cons, so sometimes other methods are more effective. Boric acid appears as white grains and has no odor or taste. Its reserves in the natural environment are limited. The powder is a good antiseptic, so it can be purchased at the pharmacy. The alcohol form is less effective than the powder form. Cockroaches don't like the smell of alcohol, so they won't come close. And they hardly notice the powder, which is fatal for them.
Operating principle
Not a single insect of the Prussian species likes this poison. To be poisoned by it, the poison must be eaten or touched with the antennae. The product is really very effective. The acid enters the esophagus, then into the nervous system, which leads to irritation of peripheral nerves, suffocation and death. Therefore, when preparing baits, it is advisable to make them more attractive to insects.This will create a desire to swallow them. There are a lot of recipes today. And you don’t have to add vanilla, flour, or eggs to attract the Prussians.
Often it is simply enough to scatter it in those places where there are accumulations of them, as well as near water sources, near baseboards, near the sink, in the corners of cabinets. And if the cabinets are old, cockroaches like to live in the corners. Even if the pest simply walks over the poison for it, it will remain on its paws. And when he cleans them, he will still swallow them. And the consequences will not take long to arrive.
If you add an acid solution to different baits, it can give the desired effect. To poison one parasite, just a few milligrams are enough. In pharmacies you can buy the powder in ten gram packs. Therefore, we can conclude that one bag will be enough to kill an entire army of cockroaches. But in reality, you will need to use more than just one bag. A lot of powder is wasted, since the Prussians may not encounter it.
The same remedy can get rid of ants, but acid is useless against bedbugs. Boric acid is often used today, so there are cases where it is not very effective. The reason for this is its improper use, or the resistance of insects to poison. In this case, modern means should be used in addition.
Recommendations for use
First of all, you need to make sure that cockroaches and boric acid meet in the room. You can sprinkle the powder in paths near the sink, toilet and bathtub. They will definitely come to the source of water. You can pour the product solution into a plate and place it near the sink.And before this, the sink must be wiped dry, thereby they will have to drink the poison. Cockroaches cannot live without water.
Or you can, before scattering the powder, go into the kitchen at night, turn on the light and check where the Prussians are scattering. They run away to their shelters, which is where bait should be placed.
If there are not very many cockroaches, these measures will already have an effect. Some of them will be poisoned, and others will leave the apartment. But it happens when the premises are too contaminated. In this case, you need to make special baits.
The following control methods can be used:
- Sprinkle boric acid powder;
- Make special baits based on it;
- Place liquid baits with water and acid.
The most difficult option is to prepare baits on different bases. There are quite a lot of them, so you can choose something suitable to your taste. You can create the recipes yourself.
Let's look at the most famous:
- Fifty grams of powder should be mixed with one egg yolk, the gruel should be thick;
- Mix powdered sugar, flour and powder in equal parts, add water and knead the dough;
- Boil jacket potatoes and hard-boiled eggs, chop and mix, add a tablespoon of acid, knead the dough;
- Mix powder, vanillin, powdered sugar and starch in equal parts. Next dilute with water. You should get a thick paste;
- You can mix three tablespoons of sugar with a spoonful of acid, and pour this mixture into the habitats of the Prussians;
- Boil an egg hard, remove the yolk, and mix with two tablespoons of powder and vegetable oil. The yolk with its bright color will attract attention, and the oil, in turn, will force cockroaches to feast on the bait. And the acid will enter the body and give the desired result.
From each mixture you need to roll small balls and cakes, and then place them in places where there are the most pests. It is very important to wipe the sink, cabinets and table dry before doing this, and sweep the floor so that the Prussians cannot find other food. The food must be put in the refrigerator so that nothing is left on the table. It is advisable to wipe and wash furniture and bedside tables before poisoning cockroaches.
This must be done for any type of bait, including for drinking bowls. So that cockroaches do not have a choice of what to eat and drink. If this is not done, they will become more accustomed to drinking from the sink or toilet, and eating bread crumbs or food from the garbage. Therefore cleanliness is very important. Thus, you can achieve the effectiveness of this method and good results.
Fighting cockroaches using boric acid cannot provide a one hundred percent guarantee. The insects will still remain. But if there are not very many of these pests, and the apartment is kept in order, this method will give good results.
If the apartment is old and dirty, and there are a lot of cockroaches, this method of control will help reduce their number. Therefore, before starting bullying, you should do the cleaning.
Precautionary measures
When you see how harmful insects die, the question always arises whether boric acid is dangerous for people. And the answer will be negative. Boric acid will not harm people, as well as birds and animals. Even if there is a small child in the house who likes to put everything in his mouth and accidentally eats one of the baits, there is no need to be afraid. She won't do any harm and nothing bad will happen.The gels, crayons and sprays on the market are more harmful.
Previously, boric acid was used to treat wounds as an antiseptic. But later, after some research, it was found that an allergy could occur. Therefore, they began to use substances that are safer.
Due to its safety, this pest control method is worth trying in an apartment. Modern means are expensive. And boric acid is available and cheap. To fight, you can buy not one bag, but several at once. If you use only this, it will take longer. But it's worth it. So it's worth experimenting. And if it doesn’t help, then you can purchase stronger remedies.
