How does borax kill insects?

Answer by  wjgsert (403)

Borax is made from a naturally occurring chemical that kills insects by acting as a stomach poison when ingested and absorbing the waxes that keep an insect from drying out.

Answer by  xsut (943)

Their really is not a process. Borax is toxic to many insects and when they ingest it it is poisonous which causes them to die.

Answer by  a28 (212)

first, expose the insect into sunlight and put borax on his eyes and for better result put some salt on it, this will kill the insect but don't do if not necessary, be careful not to harm them if they don't do anything on you just leave them on wherever place away from you

Answer by  Redhdz (527)

Sodium borates is a stomach poison and will attack their nervous systems, as well as being a drying agent to their bodies. Insects can not digest it.