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  • Asked by Elaine from Birmingham
    02/16/2013
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    Is BorActin Insecticide Powder safe in kitchen cabinets?
    A
    The manufacturer does not recommend adding the product directly to the kitchen cabinets. Instead: Apply Boractin under and behind cabinets. When treating cabinetry areas, if there is no gap between the lower cabinets and the kickplate, then small holes can be drilled to access the voids. Escutcheon plates around pipes can also be pulled back to allow access to voids.
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    13 of 17 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jam from Kings Mountain, Nc
    08/11/2015
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    Will the blue dye in BorActin Insecticide Powder stain my carpets?
    A

    BorActin Insecticide Powder contains a blue dye for safety. Per the product label, BorActin should only be applied in cracks and crevices, and any excess dust should be wiped up. We would not advise to use this dust around light colored fabrics that may be affected by the dye. We also recommend applying dust with a hand duster to avoid contamination or over-dusting.

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    11 of 13 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jaime from Las Vegas, Nv
    07/23/2015
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    What is the mixing ratio powder to water for BorActin Insecticide Powder?
    Do you mix with water? I have a backpack sprayer and looking for a good product for spraying homes
    A

    BorAction Insecticide Powder is not mixed with water.  It is a powder insecticide that is applied to cracks and crevices only.  If you are looking for an insecticide to spray as a barrier around the home, Cy-Kick CS would something you can use. We also carry EcoVia WD, a natural wettable dust insecticide that can be applied either as a dry dust or mixed with water and applied as a spray.

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    10 of 19 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Meta from Deer Park, Ny
    07/15/2013
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    Can BorActin Insecticide Powder be used outdoors?
    A
    BorActin Insecticide Powder is not for use outdoors as it would get washed away with the first rain or dew or blown away by the wind. It is used indoors in cracks and crevices where the harsh outdoor environment cannot affect it, but will stay in place to catch any insects that crawl through it. If you are looking for a dust you can use outdoors, you could try something like Diatomaceous Earth which comes in many forms by many different manufacturers. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
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    9 of 10 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Scott from Jacksonville, Fl
    08/11/2013
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    How long does it take for a cockaroach to die once it has ingested BorActin?
    A
    The time of death for a roach or any other insect will depend entirely on how healthy the roach was prior to ingestion and how much it ingested. It could be minutes or hours before each individual roach dies after ingesting the product. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
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    6 of 6 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Samia from Chicago
    01/01/2014
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    Can BorActin be used around small children in the home?
    A
    As long as you use the product in correlation with the product label instructions it is safe to use in a home where there are small children. 
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    6 of 8 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Linda from Fayetteville Ar
    07/19/2016
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    Is BorActin Insecticide Powder safe for pets?
    My dog got really sick yesterday and is doing OK today. We emptied out our cabinets, not sure where they sprayed. Primarily in the kitchen is all that I know. I am on oxygen, highly allergic to any chemicals, I also had an incident yesterday.
    A

    BorActin Insecticide Powder when applied per label will not harm pets. We highly recommend to contact the person that made the application to find out more details. Also, be sure to contact your physician and the Vet. 

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    4 of 6 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jennifer from Duluth, Ga
    06/14/2016
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    How do you use the BorActin Insecticide Mop Packets?
    A

    Per the manufacturers product label for the mop packets of the BorActin Insecticide Powder, as a mop solution: As a supplemental treatment, mix one cup of product per gallon of mop water. Make up only enough for current application and reapply as needed. Remove or brush any powder visible after treatment into cracks and crevices. After mopping, up to a quart of mop solution can be poured into each floor drain to control drain flies. 

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    3 of 5 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Helene from Safety Harbor, Fl
    09/22/2018
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    Will BorActin Insecticide Powder kill bedbugs?
    A

    BorActin Insecticide Powder is not labeled for bedbugs.  Please take a moment to look over our Bed Bug Treatment Guide for information on recommended products and treatment methods.

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    3 of 6 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by William from Winston-salem, Nc
    04/12/2015
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    How to treat drywood termite nest area?
    In early March, I think I discovered a drywood termite colony in my crawlspace. Turned lights on in pit with furnace, as it was out and a technician was fixing it. Noticed what looked like winged ants coming out to the lights. I determined they were drywood termites. How to treat? Assuming an old colony, how to treat rest of house crawlspace and attic?
    A
    Please visit our Drywood Termite treatment page.  Boracare is going to be the best product for you! Be sure the wood you are treating is raw untreated wood. 
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    2 of 5 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Phil from New York
    04/23/2019
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    Can BorActin Insecticide Powder be mixed with water?
    A

    BorActin Insecticide Powder can either be applied as a dust or mixed with water and sprayed as a liquid.  Please refer to the product label  for complete application instructions

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  • Asked by Shirley from Palm Desert
    07/01/2019
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    Can BorActin Insecticide Powder be mixed with water?
    A

    BorActin Insecticide Powder has mulitple ways to be applied. 

    Dust: Apply using a Bellows Duster at 1 lb. per 1,000 sq. ft. 
    Liquid: 1 lb. per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft. 
    Foam: Mix as for liquid and add foaming agent 
    Mop Solution: As a supplemental treatment, 1 cup per gallon of mop water (up to a quart of solution can be poured into each floor drain to control drain flies 

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  • Asked by Tina from Dutton
    10/06/2016
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    Can BorActin Insecticide Powder be used in poultry houses while chickens are in the houses?
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    Per the product label on BorActin Insecticide Powder you would need to remove the birds from the area before any treatment can take place. Once they are removed you would apply the product at a rate of 1-2 lbs per 100 sq. ft over the the soil surface or over the old litter. Before re-introducing birds, apply fresh litter at least 4 inches deep to all floor areas. Powder should also be applied to wall voids, framing, and insulation of the house. Do not apply directly to manure piles or pits. For ongoing control, re-apply each time the house is cleaned or after each grow-out period, 

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  • Asked by Mmissy
    07/11/2016
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    How do I safely CLEAN UP and REMOVE Boractin that was improperly applied?
    A pest control person improperly applied Boractin by sprinkling it in pet- and children-accessible areas -- including my bathroom floor, closet floors, inside my kitchen cabinets (not in wall voids), and on my window sills. How can I properly REMOVE this product? He says it is deactivated with water but I can find no evidence of this.
    A

    BorActin Insecticide Powder can be swept up from hard surfaces or removed with a damp cloth.  It is not deactivated when mixed with water as it can be used in a mop solution and would be effective again once dry.

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  • Asked by Kim from Watertown Ny
    09/20/2016
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    Can I use BorActin Insecticide Powder in my basement?
    A

    BorActin Insecticide Powder can be used in your basement. Apply it to cracks, crevices, wall voids. 
     

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