Thursday 28 June 2012

How to use Boric Acid powder to kill fleas on carpets



People have been fighting fleas, ants, cockroaches and other pest with boric acid for decades. Boric acid is one of the most effective flea control agents ever developed.  Fleas live off the blood they gain from their hosts, normally animals & pets like cats and dogs but they can also feast on the blood of humans.

Boric acid is a wonderful tool for controlling fleas in homes, especially on carpets where they tend to live and lay their eggs. It is effective in extremely small amounts and retains its potency almost indefinitely provided the deposit remains dry. Boric acid is deadly to fleas, but is low in toxicity to people, pets and other non target animals. It is also odourless and contains no volatile solvents. In humans, boric acid is only slightly more toxic than table salt but care must always be taken when using around pets and children.

Fleas succumb to boric acid when they crawl over treated areas. Boric acid powder kills fleas by acting as a desiccant causing severe dehydration to them and ensuring death. In order to eliminate the fleas it is important to treat all areas by sprinkling the powder over the surfaces.

Where to buy boric acid powder

***How to make an applicator for using boric acid***

Take an old Pringles container or similar which has a detachable plastic lid. It is important to place stick a label on the outside of the container and write clearly that it contains Boric Acid so as there is no chance of it being misused at a later date. Put a few pebbles into the container (these help to prevent the powder caking when it is stored away and also helps when applying). Now fill the container up to about 2/3 full with the boric acid powder. Carefully, using a knitting needle or similar pointed tool pierce the plastic lid of the container 20 or 30 times to form a series of holes through which the boric acid can pass.
Alternatively just buy a shaker as for instance used for castor sugar but make sure that you label it for the boric acid and keep it away from food stuffs and out of reach of children.

***Where to apply the boric acid***

Where the powder is applied is just as important as how it’s applied. Fleas prefer to live in carpets, fabrics, upholstery, bedding etc. All areas can be treated with boric acid powder but care should be taken with coloured fabrics to prevent possible discolouration. If unsure pre-test an inconspicuous area first. Remember to apply under furniture.

NEVER apply boric acid onto countertops or other exposed surfaces, especially those used to prepare food.

***How to apply boric acid to kill fleas***

Before applying boric acid it is advisable to vacuum the carpets, upholstery etc first. Dispose of the vacuum bag into the bin as many of the fleas will been lifted. Remove all loose objects, toys, shoes, etc from the areas to be treated.  For best results, the powder should be applied in a very thin layer barely visible to the naked eye.  To apply a fine layer, shake the container and puff a small quantity of the powder into the target area. Then work the powder into the carpet pile with a soft bristled brush so that it gets down where the fleas tend to live. If applying to upholstery use a hand brush remembering to work the boric acid down into gaps.

After 1 – 2 days vacuum all surfaces treated and vacuum carpets regularly after this as the boric acid will continue to kill both the fleas and their larvae. After a month shampoo carpets.

Where to buy boric acid powder online UK

7 comments:

  1. After 4wks of raid,txing cats,salt,daily vacuum, tea candles w soapy water,ive caught at least 500. It hasn't downpoured so fleas thriving,come in under garage door,where a cat likes to lay. Stopped that. I use FURMINATOR dailt to remove flea,eggs&dirt. Still had fleas. Four days ago used boric acid,brushed it into carpet.immediately 15fleas jumped into soapy water trap&drown. But still caught a few yesterday. A few were in garage,maybe they get in under door to kitchen.idk but im going crazy. I can't find lavender plants this late in season. I noticed many in this community have them so i assume fleas is reason. I wonder if i didn't have cats if they would come in. Ive considered getting rid of them. Anyway boric acid killed all other bugs,esp crickets but not spiders,which is good cause they eat other pests. I haven't vacuum bc cats stay in kitchen since boric acid on carpet. I also mopped kitchen floor w vinegar. My friend hss the other five rescues&no fleas. Im glad for him,but this is nerve wracking. Guess i wont b rid of em until it gets very cold. Thx for boric acid tip.it has made it bearable &i use skin so soft. Only four fleas in trap in 2 days..so big improvement but my granddaughter wont come in til they're gone. It only takes two.

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