FOR USE IN HOMES WITH DOGS ONLY. NOT FOR USE IN HOMES WITH CATS.
20 Mule Team Borax kills fleas by acting as an extreme dehydrate and by making tiny cuts in their exoskeleton which results in their eventual death. It can even be used to prevent small larvae that hatch but unfortunately will not help you get rid of flea eggs.
Here's how to use it:
Step 1: Sprinkle borax powder on your carpets and in areas where you have a major flea problem.
Step 2: Give the carpets a good brush with a stiff house brush or broom. This helps the borax powder get down deep and reach any fleas that may be hiding themselves from your wrath.
Step 3: After at least 24-48 hours (longer is better), vacuum your carpets thoroughly, spending extra time in areas where you used borax.
It’s really as simple as that.
Borax is naturally occurring substance and it is fairly safe. Borax is significantly less toxic than commonly used flea insecticides. Even though it has a low level of toxicity, here are a few warnings to keep in mind before you start using it:
- If you are pregnant, stay away from borate – this includes borax.
- Keep your cats away from the borax powder as it can cause breathing problems. It is toxic to cats and may even be fatal under certain circumstances.
- Make sure your carpets are not wet (even from humidity) as this can damage the fibers and cause discoloration.
- Keep the borax powder away from food (especially if you have young children) as it is dangerous for consumption in large quantities (more than 5mg). 5mg is still pretty safe; it has a slightly higher toxicity then table salt. However, keep in mind that cats are rather sensitive to borax so just take it easy if you have one in the home.
- Keep the borax away from your plants as it can cause damage to them.
- NEVER put the borax powder directly onto pets, even if they have fleas. Borax is used to get rid of fleas in your home and using borax on dogs for fleas (as well as other pets) can be dangerous for their health!
- Don’t scatter borax powder for fleas around your home as a flea preventative because prolonged environmental contact can potentially cause health problems like skin irritation and other allergies. If in doubt, contact a health practitioner if you notice any adverse reactions after using borax in your home.
- Don’t use this powder if you have small children (especially babies) or young pets (unless you keep them out the house for the day) as it can cause health complications due to their small body mass and close proximity to the ground.
KEY POINTS:
- Borax is an effective natural solution for flea control, working by dehydrating fleas through damaging their exoskeleton and causing their death.
- While it is useful in killing adult fleas and larvae, borax may not be as effective against flea eggs, so using it in combination with other treatments can increase its efficiency.
- Borax can be applied to various surfaces in your home, such as carpets and hardwood floors, but it is not recommended for direct application on pets.
- To ensure the safety of your pets during flea treatment, keep them away from treated areas, follow the proper application methods.
- Combining borax with other methods, such as nematodes (treating the outdoor areas of our property), can improve the overall effectiveness of flea control, providing a more comprehensive solution for eliminating fleas in various life stages.
