What is Boric acid?
Boric acid and its borate salts were first registered for use in 1948. These compounds are forms of the naturally occurring element boron. They can be found in rocks, plants, soil, and water. Boric acid and borate salts work against pests in a variety of ways allowing for a wide range of uses, including uses as insecticides, herbicides, algaecides, and fungicides.
How does boric acid work? (Mode of Action)
Boric acid can kill insects if they eat it. It disrupts their stomach and can affect their nervous system. It can also scratch and damage the exterior of insects. Boric acid and borax, a sodium borate salt, can kill plants by causing them to dry out. Sodium metaborate, another sodium borate salt, stops plants from producing the energy they need from light. Boric acid can also stop the growth of fungi, such as mold. It prevents them from reproducing.
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