Another great insect bait that I've used with success is also based on
boric acid.
Crush 1/2 C corn flakes by rolling with a rolling pin
1/4 C molasses
4 oz boric acid
Pat mixture into 1/2" thick slabs between 2 pieces of wax paper. When dried,
it crumbles nicely to make it easy to apply. Roaches and ants love it. And
the best thing about it, I believe it's something they can't build an
immunity or tolerance to. If someone knows differently, I'd love to hear
about it.

"Susan Erickson" wrote in message
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On Fri, 04 Jul 2003 20:52:45 GMT, "Diana Kulaga"
wrote:

All,
The exterminator gave me a diluted bait spray which has some limited
effect,
but is no panacea. Alcohol works on contact, but is impractical with so
many bugs. Raid kills them, but again, how much can you spray? So, two
questions.

1. What do you all know about "Terro" (sp?) which is supposed to sell at
WalMart and is on the pricey side (I don't care, if it will work)?

2. The stuff that Terminix uses on the exterior of the house is called
"Demand", and is petroleum based. He - and I - are reluctant to use my
orchids for guinea pigs to see if it would harm them. Anyone know?

Diana


I agree with the avoid Petro based sprays theory.

I wonder if Doris's Roach Bait would work. I have a vague memory
of some other Boric Acid Bait, but it was not in my Bug Juice
File.

Roach Bait - Doris Salzmann - RGO

¼ # candle wax.
¼ C sugar
4 oz Boric Acid powder (drug Store)
thoroughly mix.
Pour out to set. ¼ " thick slabs. Break into pieces.
Distribute around where roaches have been seen.
Keep away from children and animals.

SuE
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