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BORID MAINTENANCE MANUAL 

Boric acid powder

 
 
                                   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.