What is your opinion on using boric acid to eradicate fleas? My father applied boric acid to carpets, pet bedding and fabric furniture, let it set for several hours, and then vacuumed. The fleas were ...

Recently I asked readers to share their home remedies for pest control, and I promised to share the responses. Here are some of the best from all over the country. I hope you enjoy them -- and try ...

A: Boric acid is a powder that removes the waxy coating on the exterior of the insect's body when they crawl over it. The waxy coating is used to retain water and without it the insect quickly dies ...

Q: With the recent rains and cold weather my house has been invaded by ants. I heard that you can use boric acid to kill ants in the house, and that it’s nontoxic. How do I use it? A: All pesticides ...