JT Eaton Answer Boric Acid Dust
JT Eaton Answer Boric Acid Dust
JT Eaton Answer Boric Acid Dust, manufactured by JT Eaton, is used to control different insects that hide in hard to reach places. It is made with the active ingredient orthoboric acid.
When targeted insects ingest it, it poisons their stomach causing them to lose their appetites and eventually they die via dehydration.
It is a great product for treating cracks and crevice areas in kitchens and bathrooms where insects hide. As long as Answer Boric Acid Dust is applied to dry areas without being disturbed, the residual effects can last for several months.
Tools Needed
To apply JT Eaton Answer Boric Acid Dust, dusting application equipment can be used to puff the insecticide dust further into wall voids and cracks and crevice areas. A mop, bucket, and gloves may also be required when making mop applications.
How to Use
- Step 1: For general applications made with handheld duster, begin by determining how much Answer Boric Acid Dust you need by calculating the square footage of the treatment area. To do this, measure and multiply the area length times the width (length x width - square footage). The use rate for Boric is 1 lb. per 1,000 sq. ft. If you needed to apply the product to a 2,000 sq. ft. area, you would need 2 lb. of product in a duster. For mop applications, apply 1 cup of Boric Acid Dust per gallon of rinse water. Apply to floor areas only. Any visible powder after mop application must be brushed into cracks and crevices or removed.
- Step 2: Open the cap on the top of the bottle. Boric can be used as an applicator or a handheld bulb duster can be used. If the bottle is being used, squeeze the bottle to puff the dust out while the tip is pointing or inserted into the areas needing treatment.
- Step 3: If a handheld bulb duster is being used, turn it upside down, remove the cap, and fill the compartment halfway with dust. Place the cap back on, turn right side up and insert the tip of the duster into areas needing treatment, while squeezing the bulb to puff the dust.
- Step 4: The dust will last for several months if not disturbed. Applications can be made as needed.
Where to Use
JT Eaton Answer Boric Acid Dust can be applied to indoor areas of residential, commercial, or industrial building structures. It is ideal for use in homes, hospitals, restaurants, condominiums, apartments, grocery stores, institutional and commercial buildings, schools, cafeterias, warehouses, storage areas, food processing plants, mobile homes, boats, military bases, theaters, camps, and nursing homes.
Answer Boric Acid Dust is to be applied in wall voids, cracks and crevices around windows, plumbing voids, baseboards, around cabinets, behind kick plates below cabinets, under appliances, attics, and other areas where targeted insects hide. Answer Boric Acid Dust cannot be applied to surfaces where food is handled.
For outdoor use, Answer Boric Acid Dust must be applied to areas where it cannot get wet, such as plumbing voids, weep holes and other entrances around the perimeter of the building structure.
When to Use
Answer Boric Acid Dust can be used as a preventative treatment and can also be applied when insects are confirmed or suspected. It is ideal for pre-construction use applied to areas that may be hard to reach after building construction is complete.
Safety Information
Answer Boric Acid Dust is safe to use around children and pets when applied according to the product label. Always wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when applying JT Eaton Answer Boric Acid Dust.
Remove all food and objects from areas where food is stored and do not place them back until 48 hours have passed.
Special Considerations
Answer Boric Acid Dust loses effectiveness when it gets wet, so be sure to apply in areas that stay dry.
Availability | Online |
Restricted Use | No |
Shipping Restrictions | AK, CA, CT, HI, IN, MI, NY, OR, RI, SC, VT, WA |
Brand | J.T. EATON |
Keith's Pro Tips | "Insecticide dusts provide a long residual effect, especially when applied to areas that are not disturbed. Applying JT Eaton Answer Boric Acid Dust in areas in between walls, under appliances, or in weep holes around the exterior of the home are great ways to stop and prevent insect infestations." |
Product Drawbacks | JT Eaton Answer Boric Acid Dust has a short list of insects that it controls and it does not control bed bugs. If an insecticidal dust is needed that controls for more insects, like bed bugs, we suggest using Drione Dust. |
Target Pests | Palmetto Bugs, Ants, Silverfish, Fleas, and Cockroaches |
Application Equipment | Duster, Gloves |
Application Methods | Crack & Crevice |
Active Ingredient | Orthoboric Acid 99.0% |
Product Type | Insecticide |
Formulation | Dust |
Application Rate | JT Eaton Answer Boric Acid Dust is a ready-to-use insecticide and does not require mixing. Apply approximately 1 pound for every 1000 square feet of living space. |
Shelf Life | JT Eaton Answer Boric Acid Dust will last for up to 1 to 2 years when stored according to the product label. Store JT Eaton Answer Boric Acid Dust in a cool, dry storage area away from food and feed items. |
Yield | JT Eaton Answer Boric Acid Dust covers approximately 1,000 square feet per pound. |
Use Sites | Indoors, Outdoors |
Time to Kill | JT Eaton Answer Boric Acid Dust begins to take effect as soon as the target insects ingest the dust. The elimination of targeted insects varies depending on the severity of the infestation. |
Comparable Products | Boractin Insecticide Powder, Borid |
EPA Registration # | 56-73 |
Restricted Use | No |
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Shipping Restrictions | AK, CA, CT, HI, IN, MI, NY, OR, RI, SC, VT, WA |
Availability | Online |
Signal Word | CAUTION |
Keith's Pro Tip | "Insecticide dusts provide a long residual effect, especially when applied to areas that are not disturbed. Applying JT Eaton Answer Boric Acid Dust in areas in between walls, under appliances, or in weep holes around the exterior of the home are great ways to stop and prevent insect infestations." |
Target Pests Multi | Ants, Cockroaches, Fleas, Palmetto Bugs, Silverfish |
Time to Kill | JT Eaton Answer Boric Acid Dust begins to take effect as soon as the target insects ingest the dust. The elimination of targeted insects varies depending on the severity of the infestation. |
Chemical Type | Insecticide |
Formulation | Dust |
Application Methods | Crack & Crevice |
Product Drawbacks | JT Eaton Answer Boric Acid Dust has a short list of insects that it controls and it does not control bed bugs. If an insecticidal dust is needed that controls for more insects, like bed bugs, we suggest using Drione Dust. |
Active Ingredient | Orthoboric Acid 99.0% |
Application Equipment | Duster, Gloves |
Mix Rate | JT Eaton Answer Boric Acid Dust is a ready-to-use insecticide and does not require mixing. Apply approximately 1 pound for every 1000 square feet of living space. |
Low Use Rate | 1 cup/gallon |
High Use Rate | 63.15 oz./1,000 sq. ft. |
Use Sites | Indoors, Outdoors |
Yield | JT Eaton Answer Boric Acid Dust covers approximately 1,000 square feet per pound. |
EPA Registration No. | 56-73 |
Shelf Life | JT Eaton Answer Boric Acid Dust will last for up to 1 to 2 years when stored according to the product label. Store JT Eaton Answer Boric Acid Dust in a cool, dry storage area away from food and feed items. |
Comparable Products | Boractin Insecticide Powder, Borid |
Children or pets? | No |
Property Characteristics | None |
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Q:Does boric acid kill/deter scorpions?2/28/24A:JT Eaton Answer Boric Acid Dust is not going to get rid or deter scorpions. Check out the products in our DIY guide, which will kill and repel scorpions from your property. https://www.solutionsstores.com/scorpion-control
Amanda
2/29/24 -
Q:Is this a carry to the nest to feed on product I need to get to the queen ant in my walls and if not do you something that is ?4/19/20A:Borid is carried on the skin and causes dehydration so that bugs die of thirst. If the bug has it in on his skin and rubs against another bug it will dehydrate both. But its not a food that would be carried back to be eaten. Another bug would have to brush against his skin or lick his skin.
Donna DeRemer
11/6/20Certified Buyer -
Q:What is the mixture ratio of water boric acid?7/13/18A:Boric Acid is not mixed with water and is applied in cracks and crevices and out of the way places. It is to be applied as a dust and meant to sit for long periods of time to that insects can come across the barrier of the boric acid and come in contact and then die.
Camille Landry
7/13/18Certified Buyer -
Q:How about moles?4/23/18A:The Boric Acid Dust will have no effect on moles.
Tina Malone
4/23/18Certified Buyer -
Q:What kills carpenter ants?4/17/18A:The Borid insecticide will control cockroaches, silverfish ants but it does exclude carpenter ants.
Tina Malone
4/17/18Certified Buyer -
Q:Does this kill maggots?4/7/18A:Boric Acid might not work fast enough to have any effect on the maggots, best to try and control what the flies are laying the eggs on. Fly Control would be the best option to start with. https://www.solutionsstores.com/flies
Camille Landry
4/9/18Certified Buyer -
Q:Will this Boric acid draw roaches into your home?3/20/18A:No Boric Acid is not an attractant, it is placed in areas where it can sit for long periods of time. Wall voids, cracks and crevices, and then roaches or other insects simply move through the Boric Acid layer.
Camille Landry
3/21/18Certified Buyer -
Q:Does it kill spiders?3/18/18A:Yes, Boric Acid will kill spiders if they cross the surface of the Boric Acid.
Camille Landry
3/19/18Certified Buyer -
Q:What other pest bugs does Borid acid kill?7/9/17A:Cockroaches, Palmettobugs, Waterbugs, Ants (excluding Carpenter Ants), Silverfish, and Darkling Beetles. DOMESTIC APPLICATION COCKROACHES, PALMETTOBUGS, WATERBUGS, ANTS, (excluding Carpenter Ants) AND SILVERFISH: No powder should be visible in living areas after application. Any powder visible after application must be brushed into cracks and crevices or removed. Apply only in areas inaccessible to children and pets. Avoid contamination of feed and foodstuffs. Do not use in serving areas when food is exposed. Do not use in edible product areas. Apply approximately 1 pound for every 1000 square feet of living space. Apply this product liberally in areas where cockroaches hide or nest; under and behind appliances; in plumbing voids accessible through holes, around plumbing and drains; in void areas under kitchen and bathroom cabinets (Note: Many cabinets have a gap at the top of the kickplate which offers easy access. If not, drill a small hole at the top of the kickplate.); in drawer wells of cabinets, in cracks around windows, doors, baseplates, fixtures and cabinets; in utility rooms, under and behind hot water heaters, washers and dryers. Be sure to dust plumbing voids; in attics, around the perimeter and vent pipes, above kitchens and baths; around the perimeter of dropped ceilings; into pits of elevator shafts, dumbwaiters and trash chutes; under and behind pallets and boxes in storerooms.
Pest Expert
7/10/17Certified Buyer -
Q:Does Boric Acid kill German cockroaches?1/25/17A:Yes, Boric acid will work to control Cockroaches, you can also think about Apex Roach Bait and Gentrol as an IGR. https://www.solutionsstores.com/apex-cockroach-gel-bait https://www.solutionsstores.com/gentrol-point-source-igr
Camille
1/26/17Certified Buyer