The Green Product with Staying Power!

Eco-friendly, green pest control is becoming mainstream as more Americans struggle with health conditions. Chemicals in traditional pest control have been linked to personal health and environmental issues; not only harming people, but essential pollinators and aquatic life as well! This means that more customers want safer, healthier options for reducing and eliminating bugs in their home. A quick and easy switch to an eco-friendly, green pest control company can keep the ants, cockroaches, spiders, and other bugs at bay– without toxic chemicals! 

The most frequently asked questions center around the green ingredients in our products and what eco-friendly ingredients actually work. This blog series aims to answer these questions so that you can feel comfortable and confident with the services that are completed in your home! In a previous edition of this series, we talked about the benefits of peppermint oil for pest control. The second green pest control ingredient we want to introduce to you is boric acid!

Boric acid is the go to green pest control ingredient when you are looking for a product that has staying power. This ingredient can affect a variety of pests when used as a bait such as…

·       American cockroaches

·       German cockroaches

·       Smokey brown cockroaches

·       Fire ants

·       House ants

·       Many other common pests

How do we use boric acid based bait at Green Queen?

·       In the attic:  Boric acid based baits work great for cockroaches in the attic. The roaches will find the bait and share, wiping out the nest in most cases!

·       Inaccessible areas of the kitchen: Baiting in the kitchen under a refrigerator or sink can be really helpful if you are having an issue in that area.

·       Spread outside around the perimeter of the home: This helps to strengthen the repellant barrier created by essential-oil based sprays, therefore lowering the number of breakthroughs by killing the affected pests as they try to enter your home! 

Be Mindful

·       Baits usually have an attractant nature, so be sure to have a professional apply the product to be sure you are not drawing pests into your home! 

·       Boric acid is a naturally occurring mineral in the soil and it is considered fairly benign. However, you should still use caution around children and pets to prevent them from ingesting boric acid. A professional will know how to safely and responsibly apply this product to lower the risk of accidental ingestions. 

Boric acid is a great starting point for your eco-friendly, green pest control and exterminator needs! It is great to add to your pest control program to stay green and reduce pests around your home. Have you ever used boric acid for pest control?