Does Borax effectively kill roaches?

Question

I live in the country, and it seems that every summer, my porch is literally littered with the disgusting bugs. I would prefer to get rid of them with a less harsh poison, such as Raid.

Answer 1

Mmm, it can, but you're probably better off with Diatomaceous Earth it's natural too.

Answer 2

no it is BORIC acid powder, Borax is used in soap.

Answer 3

Borax alone will not fix a roach problem. It just doesn't have enough "umph". It doesn't kill them fast enough and outside it won't last very long.

I'm sure the ingredient you're thinking of is boric acid. Unfortunately, borax is not the right kind of boric acid. If you want to try the right kind, just be aware that it is a plant retardant, and can actually kill your plants.  The correct active ingredient is:

disodium octoborate tetrahydrate

It should be 98% (2% absorbed water).

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