HARRIS Boric Acid Roach and Silverfish Killer Powder w/Lure for Insects (16oz)
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Item Form | Powder |
Item Weight | 0.52 Pounds |
Active Ingredients | boric acid |
Brand | HARRIS |
Target Species | Insects |
About this item
- 1.Long Lasting - Continues to kill roaches, palmetto bugs, water bugs and silverfish for weeks after application as long as it's kept dry
- 2.Fast Acting - Insects coming into contact with the powder will die within 72 hours after initial contact
- 3.Easy Application - The puffer with extended straw makes application quick and simple for difficult to reach areas
- 4.Contains Irresistible Lure - Harris food grade lure attracts roaches from their hiding places
- 5.EPA Registered - Made in the USA and Registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (No. 3-10) for use in homes with people and pets
- 99% boric acid, 1% Harris lure
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Product Dimensions | 13.5 x 10 x 10.75 inches |
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Item Weight | 8.4 ounces |
Department | Insecticides |
Manufacturer | HARRIS FAMOUS ROACH TABLETS |
ASIN | B0026MD0G6 |
Country of Origin | USA |
Item model number | HRP-16 |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #207 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #5 in Insect & Pest Repellent Sprays |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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About Harris
Problem solving has a long heritage at PF Harris. In 1924, two years after its founding, the company tackled the Calvin Coolidge White House, which had been overrun for years by roaches and water bugs. Harris’s product was so successful in eliminating the scourge that he was described on the front page of the Washington Times as a "vermin slayer" who has just fought a decisive, winning battle with a horde of cockroaches which infested the lower regions of the Executive Mansion.
Over the course of the next few months Harris took “his final feast” to dozens of government buildings, including the Senate Office Building, the Department of Justice, the Supreme Court and Walter Reed Hospital. Success followed success: Each superintendent of the various buildings was highly satisfied with the results.
The company today stays nimble enough to respond to changing market demands, leading the way in the development of numerous products, including natural insect repellents like Swamp Gator and Swamp Gnat which repel biting insects without using deet. Beyond the products it sells, Harris helps customers find easy and economical solutions to pest problems through helpful labeling, instructive videos and personal advice.
It’s a brand with a reliable past and an innovative future. PF Harris is America’s oldest EPA-registered company. With more than 55 products, the company provides solutions to treat everything from roaches and bed bugs to scorpions and stink bugs.
Using Harris Boric Acid Roach Powder
Shake well before opening. Using the easy applicator, create a barrier through which cockroaches and other insects must crawl. Puff a light dusting of powder in areas such as behind refrigerators, along baseboards and in cracks and crevices where roaches have been seen. The powder contains a lure that roaches will seek out. Take measures to ensure that the powder is kept dry in order to remain effective.
Boric Acid works by interfering with the roach's digestive system. In addition, the powder will cling to the outside of the roach, helping to kill other roaches when the affected roach returns to the colony. The powder is fast acting; insects coming into contact with the boric acid will die within 72 hours.
Eliminate and Prevent Roaches
Eliminate
Liquid insecticides can be used to treat in and around the infested harborages in kitchens and bathrooms. Treat along and behind baseboards and into cracks and crevices on counters as well as under sinks. Use boric acid roach tablets in hard to reach areas under sinks, and behind refrigerators and other kitchen appliances. Roach powder can also be used behind baseboards and in locations not easily treated with liquid insecticide. Sticky traps can be used to control infestations. Place these traps next to baseboards for optimal effectiveness.
Prevent
Removing excess food scraps and limiting the availability of water in sites that are infested with cockroaches will help control these pests. Be sure to clean up spills and crumbs right away and avoid leaving food out in the open for extended periods. Seal any cracks and openings with caulk.
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form | Powder | Gel | Powder | Bait Stations | — | Powder |
active ingredients | boric acid | — | — | Hydramethylnon | Hydramethylnon 2.0% | boric,boric acid |
weight | 0.52 pounds | 3 ounces | 14.25 pounds | 0.02 pounds | 0.06 pounds | 0.01 ounces |
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Customers like the safety and ease of use of the pesticide. For example, they mention it's nontoxic to cats and dogs, and a natural alternative to harsh chemicals. That said, some complain about the bottle capacity. Opinions are mixed on size, smell, messiness, and quality.
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Customers find the pesticide easy to use. They mention it's easy to apply, put out, and more convenient than calling an exterminator.
"...It is easy to apply, and it took about 3 or 4 days where they were gone...and have not come back. You have the right product if this is your problem." Read more
"...5 stars dawn powerwash for rage kill, and ease of use...." Read more
"i dont know if it works i bought for my parents but easy to apply" Read more
"...That being said, remember that it is not easy to control and clean up because it is a powder that reacts with water...." Read more
Customers like the safety of the pesticide. They say it is nontoxic to cats and dogs, and is a natural alternative to harsh chemicals. Some say it works great without using dangerous chemicals. Overall, customers are happy with the product's safety and effectiveness.
"...Cheap, environmentally friendly, super low toxicity risk for me and my fur babies. I keep the saucers in areas the dogs can’t get into. IT WORKS." Read more
"...I would see maybe a couple roaches a week. Due to its pet safe label and low price tag, I thought I'd give boric acid a try. I sprinkled...." Read more
"...to say the least I never saw another one It's supposedly okay for dogs and animals I don't want to test theory but it does say that" Read more
"...Do not use this method if you have children or pets as the mix is poisonous." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the pesticide. Some mention that it works great within a week, gets the job done, and is better than Chinese Chalk, baits, and insect sprays. However, others say that it's not as effective, takes quite a while to start working, and has a weak formula.
"This product works great if all of a sudden you see a cockroach...." Read more
"...4 stars on combat liquid "motels" (messy, plus weak formula)5 stars on Vendetta Nitro..." Read more
"...It takes time and very slow but effective and eliminates it from the roots...." Read more
"...day and check in to see how everything was going and the plan actually worked flawlessly, because of the fact that they had no choice but to crawl..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the messiness of the pesticide. Some mention that it's not too bad to clean up, while others say that it makes a white powdery mess that they have to clean.
"...4 stars on combat liquid "motels" (messy, plus weak formula)5 stars on Vendetta Nitro..." Read more
"I liked that this product worked wonderfully. Highly effective in removing or eliminating the ceicjets, spiders, ants, etc." Read more
"...It left a bit of a white stain on my floor and became crusty around my sink...." Read more
"Messy and it helps protect the outside better thank inside." Read more
Customers are mixed about the smell of the pesticide. Some mention that it lasts for long periods of time, doesn't smell, and is safe for pets. However, others say that the smell isn't the best, but it isn’t very strong.
"...It is odorless and if applied correctly, stays in place until you sweep it up...." Read more
"...a week I saw a big difference and I love the fact that there is no smell... will definitely buy it again.." Read more
"...It does have a bit of a funny smell but once you stand up you don't smell it so that wasn't a bother to me as long as it did the job at killing th..." Read more
"I dont like the way this power smells. But the smell didnt last so that was good. I havent seen any bugs since i used it." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the pesticide. Some mention that the size is pretty good, and the powder comes in a large bottle. However, others say that the straw sized tube was way too large for crevices and that the roaches are getting bigger.
"...but there are still small cockroaches ,and it cannot be completely eliminated ,, now it don't seem to eat anything with this added" Read more
"This powder comes in a large bottle and the top just pops off and makes it easy to just walk around the edges of the house and pour...." Read more
"...But after using it for a period of time, I found traces of cockroaches eating it. But the cockroaches have not been significantly reduced...." Read more
"...and the bottle is huge too" Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the pesticide. They mention it's a waste of money, not enough for their money, and not practical for a household. Customers also say the bottle and straw that comes with it are useless.
"...not wear gloves and mask when I used and am now paying the price with rashes and inflammation. Be careful...." Read more
"priced too high" Read more
"This was a complete waste of money. It didn’t work at all." Read more
"...It very messy and is just not practical for a household. I used it for a few weeks hoping to see a change but no, didn’t work for me." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the bottle capacity of the pesticide. They mention that it was only half full upon receipt and that it takes a lot of filling. Customers also say that the container can't be used as is and that not very much product is at all.
"...I gave this a lower score because the product I received was less than half-full...." Read more
"...Cons- Tho yes the bottles only come half full...." Read more
"The bottle was not full when we received it." Read more
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Just simply spreading the power on floor or in corners may not work.
But I had to do a bit more from my side,rather than just simply dispersing or spreading the powder, I spread the powder in small "trays" (the lid of the food containers we get from restaurant) .
Then I prepared a "bait" . I took some left over food,cockroach's favorite food (a little fried rice, potato french fries, oily fried fish and sugar) and mixed it with the powder.
Then I placed a little bait in the mid of the each trays . Placing it mid made sure in order to eat they had to pass through the powder around it.
I placed the trays in potential locations (kitchen, bathrooms ,dining rooms) during the night. I made sure I did clean the area and floor before I placed the tray.
This will make sure the only available food is the one in the tray in those locations.
The bait(good oily food) and powder will easily attract the german cockroachs as the lights go down
Every night they came and ate the bait as well as powder. They passed through the powder and carried home the powder and food along with it.
Next few mornings I just harvested 100s dead cockroach from tray and around the floor. Every night I gave them fresh "bait" (basically oily food with sugar mixed with PF Harris powder) and placed it in mid of tray. They should be able to get into tray and get out easily. Make sure the tray is NOT having TALl smooth surface . Better is paper tray (make one if you can ) . A pizza box is a good one for this purpose.
Some may have went back to the nest and died. They took the powder and food carried along with them to nest.
I read and researched that
The female cockroach (are usually back in nest with egg) and with babies . They ate the powder on the body of these carrier cockroachs coming back and females and babies die.
Once they all start dieing and stop getting the food they start eating the dead ones ( poisoned and having the powder on their bodies) and the rest remaining aldo die.
It will be a chain reaction and the entire population is eliminated.
The point here is you need to let the cockroach go back to the nest after it visited your tray. They will die eventually and will carry the bait and powder back home yk kill the others. Never kill (intentionally) the contaminated carrier cockroachs,let them go back to nest.
It takes more than 72 hours to see a noticeable impact so don't get discouraged or disappointed. It takes time and very slow but effective and eliminates it from the roots.
It worked for me .I have reduced it to 99.9 % for sure in last three I zm going to continue this for next one month until I achieve 100% success.
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2020
Just simply spreading the power on floor or in corners may not work.
But I had to do a bit more from my side,rather than just simply dispersing or spreading the powder, I spread the powder in small "trays" (the lid of the food containers we get from restaurant) .
Then I prepared a "bait" . I took some left over food,cockroach's favorite food (a little fried rice, potato french fries, oily fried fish and sugar) and mixed it with the powder.
Then I placed a little bait in the mid of the each trays . Placing it mid made sure in order to eat they had to pass through the powder around it.
I placed the trays in potential locations (kitchen, bathrooms ,dining rooms) during the night. I made sure I did clean the area and floor before I placed the tray.
This will make sure the only available food is the one in the tray in those locations.
The bait(good oily food) and powder will easily attract the german cockroachs as the lights go down
Every night they came and ate the bait as well as powder. They passed through the powder and carried home the powder and food along with it.
Next few mornings I just harvested 100s dead cockroach from tray and around the floor. Every night I gave them fresh "bait" (basically oily food with sugar mixed with PF Harris powder) and placed it in mid of tray. They should be able to get into tray and get out easily. Make sure the tray is NOT having TALl smooth surface . Better is paper tray (make one if you can ) . A pizza box is a good one for this purpose.
Some may have went back to the nest and died. They took the powder and food carried along with them to nest.
I read and researched that
The female cockroach (are usually back in nest with egg) and with babies . They ate the powder on the body of these carrier cockroachs coming back and females and babies die.
Once they all start dieing and stop getting the food they start eating the dead ones ( poisoned and having the powder on their bodies) and the rest remaining aldo die.
It will be a chain reaction and the entire population is eliminated.
The point here is you need to let the cockroach go back to the nest after it visited your tray. They will die eventually and will carry the bait and powder back home yk kill the others. Never kill (intentionally) the contaminated carrier cockroachs,let them go back to nest.
It takes more than 72 hours to see a noticeable impact so don't get discouraged or disappointed. It takes time and very slow but effective and eliminates it from the roots.
It worked for me .I have reduced it to 99.9 % for sure in last three I zm going to continue this for next one month until I achieve 100% success.
* edit 2 month update *
We probably have nipped the infestation by 75 percent. Be persistent thats what this needs. I even started dusting this in nooks and crannies around the sink where the counters were kind of separated. Worked like a charm. We still see activity but it's random and I can now put a bowl on the counter or prep food and if i need to run to the bathroom i can safely. Also the powder cannot get wet if it does its basically useless. Goodluck all...