EATON'S ANSWER BORIC ACID INSECTICIDAL DUST

J.T. EATON & CO., INC. · Boric acid 99% · EPA Reg 56-73 · INSECTICIDE; MITICIDE Document last checked 2014-11-21

About this product

Active ingredient Boric acid 99%

Manufacturer J.T. EATON & CO., INC.

Category INSECTICIDE; MITICIDE

Full details for EATON'S ANSWER BORIC ACID INSECTICIDAL DUST

EPA registration data Reg. 56-73 — registry reference, signal word and status.

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This boric acid dust controls cockroaches, ants, silverfish, fleas, and pests in sewer and manhole cavities. It is applied indoors by scattering liberally in cracks, crevices, drawer wells, and around appliances, or by using dusting equipment, portable blowers, or air pressure tanks. When used for fleas, it is applied to flooring, baseboards, garages, porches, crawl spaces, and pet shelters, excluding carpeting, rugs, and upholstery.

Pests covered (8)

cockroaches, ants and silverfishfleasCockroachesSewers and Manhole CavitiesANTSSILVERFISHROACHESPALMETTOBUGS

Areas treatable (18)

under and behind refrigerators, stoves, sinks, dishwashers, washing machine and dryer, tubs, into openings around drains, water pipes and electrical conduits; and in cracks and crevices along baseboards and corners of cabinets, cupboards, and closets. Remove all lower drawers in kitchen and bathroom cabinets, bedroom dressers and chest of drawers, then scatter liberally in drawer wells.flooring, (cement, wood, tile, linoleum, etc ), along base boards and in household areas (excluding carpeting, rugs and upholstery) where fleas have become a problem. Treat flooring beneath and around pets bedding and sleeping quarters, in garages, porches, crawl spaces and in pet shelters.wall voids, soffit and subcabinet voids in new and existing constructionSewers and Manhole Cavitiesfloor areas onlyHOSPITALS (RESIDUAL CRACK AND CREVICE TREATMENT)SEWERSBUSES (NON-RESIDUAL) (GENERAL TREATMENT)RAILROAD BOXCARS (FEED/FOOD-EMPTY) (RESIDUAL GENERAL TREATMENT)FOOD PROCESSING PLANTS (RESIDUAL CRACK AND CREVICE TREATMENT)DOMESTIC DWELLINGS (INDOOR)HOTELS/MOTELS/TOURIST COURTS (INDOOR)ZOOS (ENCLOSED PREMISE TREATMENT)COMMERCIAL/INSTITUTIONAL/INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS (INDOOR INEDIBLE)EATING ESTABLISHMENTS (RESIDUAL CRACK AND CREVICE TREATMENT)PET KENNELS (ENCLOSED PREMISE TREATMENT)SHIPHOLDS (FEED/FOOD-EMPTY) (RESIDUAL GENERAL TREATMENT)TRUCKS (FEED/FOOD-EMPTY) (RESIDUAL GENERAL TREATMENT)

How to treat each type of area 5

under and behind refrigerators, stoves, sinks, dishwashers, washing machine and dryer, tubs, into openings around drains, water pipes and electrical conduits; and in cracks and crevices along baseboards and corners of cabinets, cupboards, and closets. Remove all lower drawers in kitchen and bathroom cabinets, bedroom dressers and chest of drawers, then scatter liberally in drawer wells.

Any powder visible after application must be brushed into cracks and crevices or removed. Reapply as necessary.

Target pest: cockroaches, ants and silverfish
Location: Indoor

flooring, (cement, wood, tile, linoleum, etc ), along base boards and in household areas (excluding carpeting, rugs and upholstery) where fleas have become a problem. Treat flooring beneath and around pets bedding and sleeping quarters, in garages, porches, crawl spaces and in pet shelters.

Apply only when children and pets do not have access to treatment areas during application. Close off the treated areas for as long as possible. Do not allow children or pet reentry into treatment areas until all visible dust is swept into cracks and crevices or removed. After flea control is accomplished thoroughly vacuum the area. For control of fleas on pets use an EPA approved product for such use on pets.

Target pest: fleas
Location: Indoor

wall voids, soffit and subcabinet voids in new and existing construction

dust liberally using dusting application equipment.

Target pest: Cockroaches
Location: Indoor

Sewers and Manhole Cavities

Target pest	Location	Rate	Unit	Label notes
Sewers and Manhole Cavities	Indoor	12	oz.	not to exceed 12 oz. per 190 sq. ft. using portable blowers or air pressure tanks.

floor areas only

Target pest	Location	Rate	Unit	Dilution	Label notes
Cockroaches	Indoor	1 cup	cup	to each gallon of rinse water	Supplemental treatment only. Reapply as necessary. Any powder visible after application must be brushed into cracks and crevices or removed.

Mixing instructions 1

For pests	Location	Amount	Per	Label notes
Cockroaches	floor areas only	1 cup	each gallon of rinse water	Make only enough for each application. Supplemental treatment only.

Worker safety

PPE required Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.

Use restrictions 9

Apply only in areas inaccessible to children and pets.
Avoid contamination of feed and foodstuffs.
Do not treat pets with this product.
Avoid contamination of ornamental plants.
excluding carpeting, rugs and upholstery
For control of fleas on pets use an EPA approved product for such use on pets.
NON-EDIBLE PRODUCT AREAS ONLY
Do not use in edible product areas of food handling establishments, restaurants, or other areas where food is commercially prepared or processed.
Do not use in serving areas while food is exposed.