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Borax and borax substitutes, are not necessarily scabies exterminators. Scabies are tiny mites. As the question provides for a borax bath, it will be the hot water and anything that breaks water surface tension (borax in this case) — allowing the mites to drown or perish in hot water. There are very few germs and/or bacteria that can survive hot water, soap, and a scrubbing brush. Soap bars, hot water with temperatures higher than "hand hot" along with cleaning implements such as brushes, cloths, et al, are all that is needed to keep the home clean. Bleach and other harsh chemicals should be used very sparingly.
Borax will kill fruit flies. Place some yogurt in the room with borax in it and it will kill off the flies.
Yes, borax does kill roaches. It interferes with their metabolism and kills them eventualy
Borax kills ants.
No it doesnt. We used to have vast amounts of scabies all over our bodies and in places i will not mention. Derbac will kill them. Derbac can be found in your local chemist or convenience store.
The areas they live in would defeat the borax
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Yes if it is mixed with honey and/or peanut butter. It will kill them. Borax is poisonous if ingested.
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