Paying an exterminator for a visit can be expensive enough for just a single visit. Imagine how much it would cost for monthly visits. What if I told you there was a way to use borax to kill roaches for just a couple of dollars? Sounds way cheaper than a few hundred dollars right? Good! Let me make things easy on you and get straight to telling you how to get it done right the first time.
What is it exactly?
Let's keep things simple and avoid all the unnecessary scientific names and such. What it basically is is a naturally occurring mineral. So if you're searching for a natural way to get rid of roaches then Borax definitely qualified as one.
Where to get it
Not only is this stuff real cheap and affordable, it is also super easy to get a hold of. To find it, all you have to do is make a quick trip to your local grocery or home improvement store. You can also visit the nearest "super” retailer too. You know the one that has "everything".
Once you get there head to the laundry detergent aisle. Look for a white rectangular box that says borax. You're probably wondering why this stuff is in the laundry detergent aisle when it kills roaches right. It's there because it's also a wonderful laundry booster and it is sold as such.
Sure, you can buy Borax "made specifically for killing roaches" but you'll be throwing your money out the window. It doesn't matter what the packaging says. Borax is Borax; it's as simple as that. Why bother paying for the same thing?
How does it work?
Borax works to kill cockroaches in two ways. the first is its abrasive properties. It cuts and breaks the protective exoskeleton (which helps keep moisture on to avoid dehydration). The second is it is a poison that affects their ability to digest food and turn it into energy needed to survive.
The abrasive properties work when they make physical contact with the powder. Often times they will crawl through a layer of thin powder and damage their entire body. This is what you're hoping to get most when it comes to using it for its abrasive property.
Of course, it still doesn't work as well as when a cockroach eats the Borax. Once eaten, it stops their stomach from being able to digest any food they eat. This means no energy and is equivalent to starting to death.
How to use it.
You're going to be shocked by how easy it is to use this natural pesticide. All you have to do to get its full potential from its abrasive properties is:
• Decide the spots where roaches move through the most.
• Lightly sprinkle the powder in those areas.
• Wait for the magic to happen.
Yes, it is as simple as that. Don't forget the last part. It is the most critical thing to not screw up on. Too much and its effectiveness will drop drastically.
To get them to eat it, just mix it with equal parts sugar and flour. One part of each mixed together and placed in a flat disposable container is all it takes. Put them in the same areas as you would above and wait for their numbers to drop.
That's really all you need to know I'm order to effectively eliminate roaches from your home while avoiding expensive exterminators fees. It's not just fees you avoid; you also get to avoid harsh chemicals that could potentially be toxic to you and your loved ones. Now, get in that car, drive down to your nearest store and get started. The sooner you start, the sooner they will be gone. Let me know if I missed anything else important about using borax to kill roaches for good.
