What can be used to kill an house centipede or silverfish besides using a fogger?
Question:or anything that can not affect your health at all
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boric acid and tri-die are both dusts problem with these are that if you have a respiratory condition they can affect it, also if they get wet they are useless, if you use them in an area where wind can affect them they are a bad idea, i would use a general household spray that you could buy at a DIY store, even the stuff they sell for carpenter ants can be effective.
your foot
your shoe!
If you have access under your house try Sevin dust, its really effective although it still is poison and can cause harm if inhaled or swallowed. Sorry, better answer than your shoe
you need to dust your attic.. hmmm if ya don't have an attic, not sure,, will have to ask when I get back to work on Monday, one thing to keep in mind, there is moisture in your house somewhere to attract these.. the name of the product is TriDie... it is a spray, do the attic, and all cracks and crevices.. or.. call you local pest control company...
Actually, try Boric Acid. It's really non toxic and can be used around children and pets. Here is a SHORT list of what all Boric Acid is good for. Just make sure it's pure boric acid. Also, check out a few websites that cater to boric acid sales. Like the ones listed below.
How is Boric Acid Used Today?
The more that is learned about the beneficial properties of boric acid, the more it is being used in a wide range of consumer and industrial products. Here are some common examples:
Pharmaceuticals: boric acid is a mild antiseptic as well as a mild acid that inhibits the growth of microorganisms on the external surfaces of the body. It is commonly used in contact lens solutions, eye disinfectants, vaginal remedies, and similar external applications.
Nutritional Supplements: boric acid and other borates are increasingly being used in over-the-counter nutritional supplements as a source of boron. It is thought that boron has a potential therapeutic value in promoting bone and joint health as well as having a limiting effect on arthritis symptoms. It is important to note that the health effects of boric acid and boron-based supplements are based on very new studies and/or are based solely on the claims of the manufacturers’ of the supplements. It should not be implied that boric acid should be directly ingested as a supplement or for any other reason.
Flame Retardants: boric acid inhibits the release of combustible gases from burning cellulosic materials, such as cotton, wood, and paper-based products. Boric acid also releases chemically bonded water to further reduce combustion. Futons, mattresses, upholstered furniture, insulation, and gypsum board are common consumer items that use boric acid as a flame retardant. Plastics, textiles, specialty coatings, and other industrial products also contain boric acid to strengthen their ability to withstand exposure to flames.
Glass and Fiberglass: heat resistant, borosilicate, and other specialty glasses rely on boric acid and other similar borates to increase the chemical and temperature resistance of the glass. Halogen light bulbs, ovenware, microwavable glassware, laboratory glassware, and many everyday glass items are enhanced by the addition of boric acid. Boric acid also aids in the fiberization process of fiberglass, which is used in fiberglass insulation as well as in textile fiberglass (a fabric-like material commonly used in skis, circuit boards, and other similar applications).
Wood Preservatives and Pest Control: boric acid is a common source of boron compounds when used in the formulation of products that control fungus and insects. Fungi are plants that contain no chlorophyll and must have an outside source of food (such as wood cellulose). Boron compounds inhibit the growth of fungus and have been demonstrated to be a reliable wood preservative. Boric acid is also a desiccant that dehydrates many insects and interferes with their electrolytic metabolism.
Other Uses: boric acid is commonly used in metallurgy to harden and treat steel alloys as well as to aid in the application of metal plating materials. It is used in ceramic and enamel coatings, in adhesives, as a lubricant, and in many other consumer and industrial products.
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