I've made some of the homemade SHB traps with corrugated plastic with crisco holding the boric acid in. Then it dawned on me. Will the boric acid that has spilled/stuck to the outside of the trap harm the bees?
I've never used it on bees but it kills cockroaches very well. :evil:
where did you find Boric Acid to buy?
I've seen boric acid in the drug stores. If you don't see it, ask about it at the pharmacy counter.
Quote from: theriverhawk on August 27, 2009, 11:19:52 PM
I've made some of the homemade SHB traps with corrugated plastic with crisco holding the boric acid in. Then it dawned on me. Will the boric acid that has spilled/stuck to the outside of the trap harm the bees?
I see not many answers to above. I wondered about the same when I was watching the video.
As far finding it: It's Roach killer in Lowes --- I believe Roach Proof. Look at ingredients.
I can't remember the brand name but they also sell it at Walmart and most grocery stores. Look in the pesticide section, for roach powder.
I think it might be wise to make sure none of the boric acid spills out into the hive. I can't say for sure, but I suspect it would be bad for bees as well as ants and roaches.
This is on youtube you may like to see it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_KDPp8H6PU
BEE HAPPY Jim 134 :)