: a white crystalline acid B(OH)3 obtained from its salts and used especially as a weak antiseptic and fire-retardant
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Insecticidal dust, like those containing diatomaceous earth or boric acid, can be applied in cracks, crevices, and other hiding spots.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2024
Borax should not be confused with boric acid, a chemical compound that is primarily used in pesticides.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2024
Borax Safety Precautions As with boric acid (and high levels of baking soda), ingesting borax can be lethal.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2024
Then, the boric acid disrupts the bees' digestive systems and metabolic functions.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2024
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2024
Borax should not be confused with boric acid, a chemical compound that is primarily used in pesticides.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2024
Borax Safety Precautions As with boric acid (and high levels of baking soda), ingesting borax can be lethal.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2024
Then, the boric acid disrupts the bees' digestive systems and metabolic functions.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2024
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“Boric acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boric%20acid. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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