How to Use boric acid in a Sentence

boric acid

noun
  • There was not one patient 10 years ago that was using boric acid.
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2021
  • Basic traps, sticky pads, and boric acid treatments can cost less than $10.
    — Michael Pollick, chicagotribune.com, 8 Aug. 2020
  • If that doesn't work, pour straight boric acid on the colony, or use an insecticide spray.
    — Angela Watson, chicagotribune.com, 3 Apr. 2021
  • In fact, boric acid is made from a combination of borax and an acid.
    — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
  • It’s applied in the same manner as boric acid, with a manual duster.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 8 Jan. 2019
  • Mix equal parts boric acid, baking soda, and powdered sugar.
    — Rabekah Henderson, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Mix equal parts boric acid, baking soda, and powdered sugar.
    — Rabekah Henderson, The Spruce, 5 June 2026
  • And dietary supplements have been found to contain boric acid, floor wax, and rat poison.
    — Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling, The New Republic, 23 June 2021
  • While boric acid can kill ants, some pest control professionals advise against the boric acid method.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Dilute boric acid with water to make a homemade solution.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
  • Mix one tablespoon of a peanut butter and honey mixture with ¼ teaspoon boric acid.
    — Washington Post, 26 Apr. 2021
  • But keep in mind that boric acid is mildly toxic to humans and other animals, so keep it away from pets and kids.
    — Rabekah Henderson, The Spruce, 5 June 2026
  • But keep in mind that boric acid is mildly toxic to humans and other animals, so keep it away from pets and kids.
    — Rabekah Henderson, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
  • After washing items and cleaning the house, use boric acid powder along baseboards, cracks, and carpet edges.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
  • But boric acid does have very low toxicity to humans and is safe if applied properly.
    — Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2021
  • Another trick is to sprinkle boric acid or diatomaceous earth into gaps and cracks where roaches are getting in.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 June 2026
  • Successful treatment involves knowing where the roaches are active and will come in contact with the boric acid.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Successful treatment involves knowing where the roaches are active and will come in contact with the boric acid.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
  • If the pH is off, boric acid suppositories from the natural food store can be helpful.
    — Monique Judge, The Root, 15 Feb. 2018
  • Then, the boric acid disrupts the bees' digestive systems and metabolic functions.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2024
  • When a roach walks through an area treated with boric acid, the dust clings to its body, later attacking its nervous system when ingested.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
  • When a roach walks through an area treated with boric acid, the dust clings to its body, later attacking its nervous system when ingested.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
  • For safety, keep borax away from pets and small children, and never sprinkle borax or boric acid directly on ant hills or in garden beds.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
  • Bait traps typically contain boric acid or a similar ingredient that’s toxic to ants but won’t kill them right away.
    — Angela Watson, chicagotribune.com, 3 Apr. 2021
  • Borax should not be confused with boric acid, a chemical compound that is primarily used in pesticides.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2024
  • Powders often contain boric acid dust which is less toxic to mammals than most synthetic insecticides.
    — Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 22 July 2022
  • Our returning top pick is a familiar brand name roach motel, while a traditional boric acid treatment and a gel formula round out the list.
    — Michael Pollick, chicagotribune.com, 8 Aug. 2020
  • While boric acid is more toxic than its chemical cousin, researchers say 10 grams of borax in adults – and just 5 grams in children – can be fatal.
    — Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 28 July 2023
  • For optimal vaginal health, use our boric acid suppository, The Killer.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Dec. 2022
  • Insecticidal dust, like those containing diatomaceous earth or boric acid, can be applied in cracks, crevices, and other hiding spots.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2024

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