While many commercial flea pesticides are.
Borax carpet cats.
Symptoms include vomiting diarrhea coughing excessive thirst and redness around the eyes.
Remember you also must treat your pets for fleas however not with borax as this will cause them health problems.
If you will be using the solution on a carpet then use cup borax cup salt and cup vinegar.
Borax is derived from a mineral and is used as a laundry detergent booster and household cleaner as well as to kill pests.
But if cats breathe in the powder or ingest it they can get very ill.
Then use dry towels to soak up the remaining liquid.
If you want to use it in controlling fleas in your feline friend you need to fill it in cracks and crevices work it into your carpet and leave it there for a day or two before vacuuming it.
Boric acid is used as a pesticide while borax is not.
Always go for brands that are registered by epa for your intended use to avoid toxicity.
Our beloved cats and dogs bring them in unsuspectingly and the pests quickly set to work to breed and take over every square inch of carpet and bedding.
Mix solution in the large bowl mix cup of borax and 1 pint of hot water if you are putting the solution on upholstery.
Allow the powder to sit for at least six hours and then vacuum the carpet.
We have already stated that borax is not bad for cats and other pets if used as intended.
Use a wet paper towel to scrub the stain.