Boron and its derivatives Boric Acid & Borax

Boron is the 5th Element on the periodic table of elements. It is the first of 7 elements known as metalloids, which is something between metal & solid non-metal
It is in the water, the air & the soil & is found in small amounts on meteors
Chemically uncombined boron, or pure boron is not found on earth & is extremely difficult to produce
Trace boron is necessary for all plant life
Boric acid, which comes from boron is used as a very effective insecticide for insects that are susceptible, like colony or grooming insects

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SPECIAL NOTE

Boric Acid will NOT kill; Ticks, bedbugs, lice, spiders, beetles, flies, fleas or moths

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