How to Use Boric Acid for Flea Control from Schmeg.com

   

Boric Acid is one of the most effective, least toxic insecticides available. It can effectively control roaches, ants and fleas. It is used as a dusting agent and kills the insects in 2 ways. As the roach or flea crawls through the boric acid, some of it sticks to its feet and legs. When the insect starts grooming itself, the abrasive qualities of boric acid cause it to literally cut itself to death. Boric acid is poisonous to insects as well.

How does one control fleas with boric acid? Very easily. Sprinkle lightly on entire carpet, work it deep into fibers with a brush and then allow a few weeks for maximum effectiveness and voila, no fleas and no chemical residues. Repeat as necessary.

How safe is boric acid to humans. Well, according to Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances, boric acid is no more toxic than table salt. Humans have been using borates, like those in boric acid since the days of ancient Greeks. It is commonly used in eyewash solutions like Visine.

So give those fleas the boot with a good dose of boric acid.