FMC CORPORATION · Boric acid 20% · EPA Reg 279-3387 · INSECTICIDE; MITICIDE
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Aerosol Boric Acid is an aerosol insecticide designed for the control of cockroaches, ants, and other crawling insects. The active ingredient is Boric Acid at a concentration of 1.0%. This product is intended for indoor use only, specifically in cracks, crevices, and areas where pests hide. It is applied via an aerosol spray to target infestations in residential or commercial settings. Because it is an aerosol, it should be used in well-ventilated areas. The label emphasizes careful application to avoid contamination of food, drugs, or articles used for humans or animals. It is important to follow specific directions for use to ensure effectiveness and safety, particularly regarding the placement of the spray in areas where pests are known to travel.
Pests covered (25)
Cockroaches, ants, and other crawling insectsCOCKROACHESWATERBUGSCRICKETSANTSCARPENTER ANTSCARPENTER BEEBOXELDER BUGDARKLING BEETLESCLUSTER FLYEARWIGSTERMITESFORMOSAN TERMITESUBTERRANEAN TERMITESBOOKLOUSEFIREBRATSILVERFISHFLOUR BEETLESDRUGSTORE BEETLESOWBUGSCENTIPEDESMILLIPEDESCLOVER MITEELM LEAF BEETLEGRAIN WEEVILS
Areas treatable (17)
Cracks, crevices, and areas where pests hideTRUCKS (FEED/FOOD-EMPTY) (RESIDUAL GENERAL TREATMENT)FOOD MARKETING/STORAGE/DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES (RESIDUAL CRACK AND CREVICE TREATMENT)DOMESTIC DWELLINGS (INDOOR)WINDOWSHOSPITALS (INDOOR INEDIBLE)EATING ESTABLISHMENTS (RESIDUAL CRACK AND CREVICE TREATMENT)DOORSWAREHOUSESHOTELS/MOTELS/TOURIST COURTS (NON-FOOD AREAS)BOOKCASESFOOD PROCESSING PLANTS (RESIDUAL CRACK AND CREVICE TREATMENT)BUSES (NONFEED/NONFOOD) (RESIDUAL GENERAL TREATMENT)BOATS/SHIPS (RESIDUAL GENERAL TREATMENT)AIRCRAFT (NONFEED/NONFOOD) (RESIDUAL GENERAL TREATMENT)RAILROAD BOXCARS (FEED/FOOD-EMPTY) (RESIDUAL GENERAL TREATMENT)COMMERCIAL/INSTITUTIONAL/INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS (INDOOR INEDIBLE)
Application instructions from the label 1
Cracks, crevices, and areas where pests hide
Apply as a spray to target areas.
- Target pest
- Cockroaches, ants, and other crawling insects
- Location
- Indoor
Use restrictions 3
- Do not apply directly to food, drugs, or articles used for humans or animals.
- Avoid contamination of food and foodstuffs.
- Do not use in areas where food is prepared or handled unless specifically directed.