How to Make Termite Baits With Boric Acid Powder

How to Make Termite Baits With Boric Acid Powder
Published: Mar 3, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

It is toxic to termites, shutting down their nervous system and ultimately killing them. Use boric acid baits to kill termites, ants, cockroaches and other bugs in your home.

Things You Will Need

  • Old jar lids or take-out food lids
  • Sugar
  • Bowl
  • Spoon
  1. Mix a batch of bait mix, using equal parts sugar and boric acid.

  2. Pour the mixture into old jar lids or take-out food lids.

  3. Place the lids on the ground or floor around the infected area. Make sure the boric acid baits cannot be reached by children or pets.

The Drip Cap

  • Termites can be an irritating and destructive pest in your home.
  • Make sure the boric acid baits cannot be reached by children or pets.

References

Photo Credits

bark image by Anton Baranovsky from Fotolia.com

bark image by Anton Baranovsky from Fotolia.com

Charlie Higgins

Charlie Higgins is journalist, editor and translator based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He has written for a variety of lifestyle and niche market websites, including International Food Trader, The Olive Oil Times, microDINERO, Sounds and…

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