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On Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:22:00 -0700 (PDT), DebbieOney
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Hi,

I posted under a subject of termites about boric acid. I wanted to
see what experiences people, who did not read that post, have had with
boric acid for insect control. A friend has a termite problem on the
3rd floor (found droppings). Has anyone used boric acid for insect
control? Did you take any safety measures using that product?

Thanks in advance for all input.

If you really have termites, call a pro. There is not really any way
for a homeowner to deal with them.
Boric acid will be of little use because you have no way to get it
into their food stream. The food is your house.

Their food can be anything with cellulose...wood, paper, furniture,
shrubs and trees...overhanging tree limbs infested with termites would
be a very good way for termites to infest the upper limits of a
structure. Not as noticeable in attics, either. Plumbing access areas
also good...often not sealed and often have water-damaged wood that
termites like.