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I.
Concept
II.
How It Works
III.
How Much to Use
IV.
Retreatment
V.
Expected Results
VI.
Toxicity
VII.
Method of Application
A.
General Application & Apartments
B.
Silverfish
C.
Ants
D.
Trash Areas
E.
Restaurants
F.
New Construction
VIII.
Precautions
I.
The BORID Concept
The BORID concept is simply to treat the Cockroaches’
resting and feeding areas with non-repellent,
odorless, longlasting powder. BORID combines Boric Acid powder
with 1% anti-caking agent which allows a smooth flow and
prevents caking once the powder is applied. Special attention
should be given to plumbing voids common in most Apartments,
Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Restaurants. Other areas include
under and behind all appliances and cabinets and in cracks and
crevices by fixtures, moldings, and cabinets.
II.
How it Works
As Cockroaches move through BORID, powder adheres to
their legs and is ingested as they groom themselves. Death will
occur within 72 hours. Total extermination in a building may
take 2 to 4 weeks depending on the level of infestation and
thoroughness of the application.
III.
How much BORID should be used?
Initial application should be about 1 lb per 1000 square
feet (454 gms per 100 sq meters). Commercial kitchens may
require additional care to obtain effective coverage. “Touch up”
applications may require less than the amount used in the
initial application.
IV.
Retreatment....
After each unit of each building has been treated with
BORID powder, a “touch up” application is required every 6-12
months.
V.
Expected Results
Since Cockroaches are slow moving and lethargic after
being affected by BORID, they may become more noticeable for a
few days after application Depending on the level of
infestation, total extermination may take from 2 to 4 weeks. DO
NOT USE RESIDUAL SPRAYS DURING THIS TIME.
VI.
Toxicity
BORID powder has a low toxicity with an LD50 of 3,160
mg/kg. When used according to label instructions, no powder
should be visible or accessible to children or pets. Keep the
product out of reach of children and never repackage in an
unlabelled container.
 VII.
Method of Application...
A.
General Application and
Apartments
1. Treat each unit in each building.
2. Do not allow units to be sprayed after treatment.
Roaches will hide from sprays, prolonging the exterminating
process.
3. No powder should be visible after application.
4. Using a bellows or pump duster, apply BORID under and
behind appliances in kitchens, bathrooms, and utility rooms.
(Remove kickplates if possible).
5. Drill ¼ inch holes in the upper part of kick panels
beneath cabinets in kitchens and bathrooms (drill holes 1 to 2
feet apart). Dust in these areas.
6. Apply in void areas accessible due to cracks and
holes around plumbing in the kitchens,
bathrooms and utility rooms. Escutcheon plates should be
pulled back to allow dusting in these areas. (Example,
escutcheon plate around shower head can be pulled back.)
7. Any cracks around kitchen fixtures should be dusted.
8. In heavily infested units, electrical wall socket
covers can be removed and this area lightly dusted.
9. In high-rise buildings, apply into pits of elevator
shafts, trash chutes,, and dumbwaiters.
10. In store rooms, apply along base plates and under
pallets.
11. Cockroaches will frequently nest along the perimeter
of dropped ceilings in restaurants and commercial buildings.
Dust these areas.
B.
Ants.
C.
Restaurants
1. Apply BORID in the same manner as in previous
sections. Ensure all plumbing and void areas have been dusted.
In dining areas, apply BORID in all
void areas that
look as if they might be good hiding places, i.e. under booths,
bars, false walls, and behind paneling. Roaches may nest in
cracks and in hollow legs of dining tables and food carts.
2. Inspect and dust these areas if necessary.
3. Be sure to apply BORID along perimeter of dropped
ceilings and around electrical panels.
4. Pay particular attention to trash and waste disposal
areas.
D.
New Construction
For buildings under construction, apply along baseplates
and in plumbing voids.
VIII.
Precautions
1. BORID is a low toxic insecticide. Like other
inorganic compounds , it does not easily
penetrate the skin, but gloves should be worn during
prolonged contact.
2. There are no toxic vapors from BORID but care should
be taken to prevent inhaling dust
during application.
3. Cover Fish tanks and remove pets from the treatment
rooms.
4. Leave no visible powder after application.
5. Replace and secure any kickplates that are removed
and return appliances to their
original locations.
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