How Do You Rid Termites From Tunneling In Walls?
Boric acid is used as an insecticide both as a desiccant and a poison. As a desiccant, it dries the insects’ waxy outer shells so that cracks form and they effectively bleed to death. As a poison, it is slow-acting, which makes it relatively safe around pets and children. Termites preferably eat softer wood, so sawdust and cardboard make good baits to lace with boric acid. Termites eat wood from the inside out, so boric acid must seep in deeply. To achieve this, the boric acid powder is dissolved in propylene glycol, a non-toxic version of anti-freeze. Purchase propylene glycol. Small containers are available at Home Depot and pool and marine supply stores. Another option is to buy predissolved boric acid, e.g., Bora-Care. Mix in boric acid at a ratio by volume of about 1 part in 8. At this ratio, the solution is stable for about a month. Apply the solution on and near termite damage, either with a brush or a spray pump. Soak the surface, allow it to penetrate and repeat. The solution
