17.Borax can be used tocombat bugsincluding ants, cockroaches, and other pests. Just sprinkle equal parts of borax and sugar on the area where you think the pests are present. However be wary that borax can be very toxic to small kids and pets if ingested in large quantities. (Here are...
however, we know Boron haslow toxicity in mammals (similar to table salt), but is toxic toarthropods(ants and cockroaches).” SeeAnts: Get Rid Of Them & Their Nest Fast, The Non-Toxic Way
Silverfish are voracious little creatures that devour some of your most prized items: books, fabrics and even family photos. They love sugar, but also eat glue, hair, dandruff and their own molted shell. These insects are hardy, living up to eight years and surviving a year without eating. ...
If cockroaches, earwigs, ants, bed bugs, mites, ticks, or fleas are a persistent problem around your homestead, borax is the solution. Mix ¼ cup of sugar with ¼ cup of borax powder. Add enough water to make a thick paste. Place a dab of the paste on a saucer or bottle lid ...