How To Get Rid Of Termites For Good Using Borax -- Best Solution Do It Yourself

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  • This video shows how to get rid of Termite using Borax - House was treated with Termidor however, termites managed to penetrate to the property in a vulnerable place where Termidor cannot reached. The video shows how to protect your house from termites naturally on these vulnerable places wher subterranean termites are found using Borax = amzn.to/2RWuEf9 . The Borax not only kill termites but also prevent them from coming to your house.
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  • @rajivmitra4865
    @rajivmitra4865 8 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Before commenting here, I applied it and watched the results... This works .. Thanks Joseph.

  • @doloresm7396
    @doloresm7396 5 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Love this guy. He knows his stuff. Very talented as it appears he does all of his own work. Hard working man.

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thank You

    • @alexhenderson8356
      @alexhenderson8356 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hi Joseph. Does this treatment last forever or do you have to reapply yearly? I know Borax work great on ants. Thank you for a good video.

  • @therichcreek
    @therichcreek 9 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I always look for a non invasive (to humans and pets anyway) solutions instead of the toxic ones. I was glad to find one for termites. Thank you for posting, I'm so glad there are other ways!

  • @casamia6655
    @casamia6655 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This really should be standard practice by builders, contractors and homeowners alike.

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree. Thank you.

  • @yellowbird5411
    @yellowbird5411 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Spot treating is good but in conjunction with professional inspection and recommendation. Inspections from most termite companies is free. Compare prices, and try to do a comprehensive termite treatment with your own chosen kind of termite DIY. I'm in Florida, and found I have a termite problem. I just got it treated with a major company. But I also bought some termite spray online from a company called Cedarcide. I've used their products before, notably one called Cedar Shield and I swabbed both wood balconies with it. They have remained free of termites after 15 years. I just ordered more that I can spray in my attic. Cedar does smell, so make sure you like the smell if you are considering it. I am going to be doing attic spaces, door frames, window frames, etc. It repels as well as kills, so that works for me.

  • @soniag4516
    @soniag4516 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Very helpful and informative and just in time, I thought I was dealing with mold when we pulled out the sheetrock and insulation I found 2 studs have beginning stages of termite--phew! Call it a lucky break or blessing from God now I'm on it. Bless you.

  • @byrdsarentreal
    @byrdsarentreal 6 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    4:56 when he shows how to actually make it...

    • @SirFixalot45
      @SirFixalot45 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      You beat me to it. I was about to post at 4:53 when the How-to part actually started but combed thru the comments first.

    • @sunshinelizzy1
      @sunshinelizzy1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you

    • @asterarboleda7286
      @asterarboleda7286 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for pointing that out.!

    • @neobailey5268
      @neobailey5268 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks....no shit

  • @LucyBlue45
    @LucyBlue45 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I treated an old shed with Termidor on my property that I'm fixing up. They have moved over to my house so I'll be treating it too. Great video. I plan on using this on my pergolas.

  • @cadizwilmo9687
    @cadizwilmo9687 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Thanks Joseph - I'll used this Borax pre-treatment method on my studs before we put the wall up.

  • @jakelord2902
    @jakelord2902 9 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Thank you for being so kind as to post this video! We will be treating some vulnerable areas with this solution very soon. Question: Can the solution be applied by using a spray bottle or must it be painted on?

    • @ruffyatutube
      @ruffyatutube 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The idea is for the borax solution to absorb into the wood, however it's applied.

    • @wibertvijayakumar1988
      @wibertvijayakumar1988 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Its a great idea👍🏼 to treat woods but How can i treat my wardrobe which is made of plywood and covered with sunmica( fixed with fevicol)🤷‍♀️. The termites pops up at the inside corners of ​wardrobe ,upon the sunmica..!!!@@ruffyatutube

  • @emelitavelasco1839
    @emelitavelasco1839 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you very much Sir for this useful information . We need people like you to educate us more ! 👍❤️

  • @JackieGreeneBeauty
    @JackieGreeneBeauty 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank you! Was looking for longer lasting treatment safer to use around pets besides pesticides Was able to quickly apply to crawl space with 1 gal pump sprayer. Appreciate this!

  • @TS-eg8dm
    @TS-eg8dm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    OSB our particle board doesn't do well with extended over exposure from water, good job with the termite prevention, and PVC replacement at The rim joist but the panel board that you painted on the left side vertically off the door, that's called OSB (ORIENTED STRAND BOARD) it's going to get swollen from water exposure and become brittle over a number of years, nobody's perfect, you did well with the termite prevention and you added PVC at the bottom but need to change out that OSB and use PT OR PVC sheet also.
    Thanks for your video, great help.

  • @pammyb6219
    @pammyb6219 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ive known about borax for quite some time long before this. Borax is the substance sodium tetraborate which is a natural substance- form of salt and boric acid. I ve used it on several occassions but the termites are still here. they multiply quick. You have to keep applying it.

    • @pammyb6219
      @pammyb6219 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      termites burrow deep in the ground and move around, dig a trench around the perimeter of the house treat with borax, the wood you treat with borax needs to be soaked in it. I used a sprayer for portions of the outside, but the wood really needs to be soaked in borax. Borax is what they use to treat wood with and some other chemicals.

  • @jyothisethuram7262
    @jyothisethuram7262 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    extremely useful and informative DIY videos. Thanks for all your tips.

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +Jyothi Sethuram Thank You

  • @samuelvance5674
    @samuelvance5674 5 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Sir, you are the classic example about why immigrants help our society. Much thanks

    • @cv1358
      @cv1358 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Legal immigrants

    • @fastfeets2695
      @fastfeets2695 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      How come he is immigrant if he was born and raised in his country where he is making video ?Anyone can make a video anywhere in the world not just in New Zealand 🇳🇿

    • @angel77503
      @angel77503 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@cv1358 how can immigration to america be considered legal when illegal european immigrants who enslaved killed and abused are the ones writting the laws deciding who is legal and who isnt

    • @cv1358
      @cv1358 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@angel77503 it had to start somewhere. Now everything has to be done with intelligence using laws and policies. You cannot tell me that open borders makes sense.

    • @angel77503
      @angel77503 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@cv1358 i feel you on that but you must be aware that your enemy its your own goverment and system how come things that goverment wants to control it does like money forfeiting or tax evation. If you think about it criminals dont have rights and legal immigrants would and would demand higher pay social security, retirement etc

  • @stara808
    @stara808 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    compared with Bore-Care which is a Boron gel at $100.00 USD/gallon--this is WAY Wa-a-a-y less $$. Thanks from Hawaii!

  • @franciscoochoa1101
    @franciscoochoa1101 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    good video. thanks for the tip! i live near san francisco, and with our little micro climates, termites are a part of life. we will apply your fix and see how it turns out. thanks again!

    • @DimRagga
      @DimRagga 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Update?

  • @gregorygomez6231
    @gregorygomez6231 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I enjoyed the video Arnold. Very good.

  • @alex-sd
    @alex-sd 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks to your info I have been able to control and kill the termites in my home. I have also sprayed as much of my attic as I can. Thank you!!!

  • @leavingitblank9363
    @leavingitblank9363 6 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Add marker dye to the solution so you can see what areas have been treated.

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Good idea.

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank You

    • @lpjunction
      @lpjunction 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Use fluorescent dye if you don't want a patch of stain.
      Then identify the treated areas by a UV torch.

    • @ronh9384
      @ronh9384 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      LeavingIt Blank What is marker dye? Where can you purchase it or fluorescent dyed?

    • @ahmedalshamsi1150
      @ahmedalshamsi1150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@ronh9384 You can use a yellow highlighter (yes its the highlighter that you use for marking important words in a book) open it and squeeze the highlighter fluid in the bucket with borax and warm water. It will be diluted in the water so you will hardly see the color yellow but if you flash a uv light on it, it will glow yellow. I personally squeezed 3-5 highlighters in a filled bath tub and flashed a uv light on it and the water glowed.

  • @alexanderchuyko4889
    @alexanderchuyko4889 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is a nice video! Can you tell, whether using spray instead of brushing would be more effective for covering hard accessible areas (voids, corners, etc)? Thank you

  • @lucaray8755
    @lucaray8755 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    A tablespoon with a cup of sugar or anything sweet and it will rid your home of all roaches for months. Put it in a jar lid or plate. I use it in my kitchen and bathroom twice a year. Haven’t seen a roach in my house since I started.

    • @karinawashere
      @karinawashere 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Wow! i did not know that, thanks for sharing. My 90 year old grandma kept putting out sugar for the roaches and we were getting on her about it because we thought she was “feeding” the roaches. lol I’m glad to know my grandma is not losing her marbles.

    • @thefisherman6000_USA
      @thefisherman6000_USA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Karina : but she has to dilute the sugar with hot water otherwise it wont work.

    • @alohakrueger5447
      @alohakrueger5447 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi! Do you use a tablespoon of borax and a cup of sugar? Sorry! This would be so helpful

  • @tamorahbaugh9927
    @tamorahbaugh9927 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a great idea! Thanks so much for teaching yet another great use for borax!!!

  • @Doomerboss
    @Doomerboss 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you very much for sharing this. Very excited to try this method soon!

  • @paulinedesrosiers3074
    @paulinedesrosiers3074 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Wouldnt it be easier to pour the solution into a spray bottle n spray the surface n let it dry?

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes but the substance may clogged the nozzle.

    • @brigfiche
      @brigfiche 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I've used this solution in a spray bottle, it works just fine. I diluted the Borax into an old cooking pot on the stove.

  • @susugar7170
    @susugar7170 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks Joseph ❤ I owe you one!

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Any time.

  • @yeeeeeha
    @yeeeeeha 8 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    why don't the builders use wood treated by borax to build the house at the very beginning?

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  8 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      +P Zhao The builders used treated wood only in exterior application and internal on the property base skeleton. In the past most of treated wood was treated borax today is done with chemical ( because it is faster and chipper to use chemical) . There is no code forced the builders to use protected wood against termites when they build property so the use untreated wood.

    • @angelcantu5152
      @angelcantu5152 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      P Zhao

    • @laddavera6562
      @laddavera6562 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      P Zhao ii

    • @Regg363
      @Regg363 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Joseph K I think one of the chemicals they use when treating lumber they use on exterior walls if poison.

    • @zer0b0t
      @zer0b0t 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      more money for them

  • @dlg1776
    @dlg1776 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bora care is used for termites. Its a borax and boric acid mixture that is quite thick. Has to be combined with water and stirred then sprayed on

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for sharing

    • @midraju3771
      @midraju3771 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You mean borax and boric acid are different?

    • @unionse7en
      @unionse7en 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      yes, i think both ate usually used together and also with glycols to get it to penetrate better than water will. @@midraju3771

  • @josephpuchel6497
    @josephpuchel6497 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey You must have some aggressive termites. I live in a area with sandy soil and the termites are like yours very aggressive. They eat up a piece of treated plywood that was lying on ground. Nice video

  • @michaeleverett2650
    @michaeleverett2650 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can literally hear my house creaking and cracking and breaking every day from the termites eating it away, the only thing holding it up is the outside structure is made of block, the only thing holding up the internal wall structures is the parts of drywall that hasn't been eaten yet, but they're working on it .

  • @frederickkwek3772
    @frederickkwek3772 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you so much for making his useful video. Appreciate it! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @thomasblackwell9507
    @thomasblackwell9507 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for giving us the accurate information about this.

  • @jjsiegal1
    @jjsiegal1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    2 Tablespoons Borax per 16oz of Water~

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is correct.

    • @walden6272
      @walden6272 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@josephk9182 In your description it says teaspoon. Tablespoon or teaspoon?

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@walden6272 teaspoon

  • @harmonmarkets6547
    @harmonmarkets6547 8 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Borax is in your laundry isle in the grocery store

    • @nickanon329
      @nickanon329 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Walmart used to sell it for 1$ a box that size

    • @wadepatton2433
      @wadepatton2433 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ace hardware stocks it too.

  • @nitacruise
    @nitacruise 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    thank you so much for the video. you have been a great help.

  • @robw95
    @robw95 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kol hakavod Yosef, I'm going to give it a try now. The formula/application starts around 4:50 of the video.

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes this is correct. Thanks and good luck.

  • @raxbarrycebuclan5955
    @raxbarrycebuclan5955 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video. We are using borax to treat the attic area and surrounding the house here in Cebu City, PH.

    • @midraju3771
      @midraju3771 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi! How exactly do you go about that job?

    • @kookia213
      @kookia213 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Does it work?. I have a wood worm in my attic and try and understand if go with this method or use chemicals. thank you

    • @MilkyWayGalaxyy
      @MilkyWayGalaxyy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes I have ants year round and now I have termites! Winded termites are coming inside the home from cracks behind my furnace that I cannot reach.
      I tried to seal up the space behind my furnace with foam insulation but they are still getting through the cracks!
      I have a slab house. So no wood underneath my house. No basement. Maybe they are getting in through the attic? Or I have so many cracks and it's a thin and cheaply built small house so it wouldn't be hard to get in.
      I don't know if I should schedule a visit from Orkin? They are so expensive. And they will want to do it many times and charge me over and over for it.
      Even if I got borax, I don't know where I would put it? Around my furnace but idk where they are coming into the house from?
      Also, I read if you just pour the powder down, it won't stop an infestation.
      Please help!

  • @82delta
    @82delta 8 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Will this work if you mix it in one of the tank type,pump up sprayers? The kind that you pump it up to pressurize it, then just walk around and spray?

    • @jilbrown8338
      @jilbrown8338 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Ya it would be good, sprayers are designed for insecticide and weed killers, non flamable liquids without a doubs it can spray borax which is like any laundry soap as far as spray

    • @firesign4297
      @firesign4297 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      jil brown 👍👍

    • @rasamanjari
      @rasamanjari 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      we did it successfully but i had a problem with solution wanting to harden into crystals again with the second batch.

  • @desert-walker
    @desert-walker ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ll tell you what I did I put a trench all the way around my house a little 6 x 6 trench then I sprinkled the borax in there then I hit it with the hose then I push the dirt back that seems to work really good

  • @NiradPatkhedkar
    @NiradPatkhedkar ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have mixed boric acid with mineral oil and applied it on the wood.
    I hope that it will be a good deterrent.

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  ปีที่แล้ว

      I am not sure about the mineral oil.

  • @doloresm7396
    @doloresm7396 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've used the Borax on my exterior fence. My situation is unique as after I painted the Borax on the fence we had very heavy rains. Although that evening, prior to the rain the one section I completed I did not hear any chewing at all. I have not gotten a chance to finish the fence at this point as I have multiple repairs going on at one time. Ultimately it worked where I applied, so yes it is effective.

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for the information.

    • @angel77503
      @angel77503 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      How do you hear termites chew?

    • @doloresm7396
      @doloresm7396 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@angel77503 With a stethoscope, also the soldiers will bang their heads to alert danger. Weird, huh. I had a thin treated fence, couldn't hear a damn thing through the drywall in my house. So, my situation is not like others may have. I will be redoing this in 2022. It's always something.

    • @MilkyWayGalaxyy
      @MilkyWayGalaxyy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes I have ants year round and now I have termites! Winded termites are coming inside the home from cracks behind my furnace that I cannot reach.
      I tried to seal up the space behind my furnace with foam insulation but they are still getting through the cracks!
      I have a slab house. So no wood underneath my house. No basement. Maybe they are getting in through the attic? Or I have so many cracks and it's a thin and cheaply built small house so it wouldn't be hard to get in.
      I don't know if I should schedule a visit from Orkin? They are so expensive. And they will want to do it many times and charge me over and over for it.
      Even if I got borax, I don't know where I would put it? Around my furnace but idk where they are coming into the house from?
      Also, I read if you just pour the powder down, it won't stop an infestation.
      Please help!

    • @jasonalvarez9274
      @jasonalvarez9274 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MilkyWayGalaxyy ever get your problem solved?

  • @springer-qb4dv
    @springer-qb4dv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In addition to borax, add some boric acid and propylene glycol to aid in penetration of wood. Commercial offering is called "boracare", but it's way too expensive compared to mix it yourself solution.

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the info

  • @samhunt9380
    @samhunt9380 8 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    A lucky twist in nature.......Boron, (Borax) and termites are both attracted to moisture. When they meet.......goodbye termites.

    • @jimball3094
      @jimball3094 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      what is the ratio using borax and hot water for riding house of termites

    • @samhunt9380
      @samhunt9380 7 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      1 1/2 cups Borax to 1 gal water (4.5 litres) should do the trick. Stir until dissolved. Use, (spray), it liberally, it's not poisonous to humans or animals....

    • @itz_luvz3039
      @itz_luvz3039 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ineed to. Get rid

    • @hankosaurus
      @hankosaurus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@samhunt9380 Thank you for the mixing ratio.

    • @ronh9384
      @ronh9384 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Jim Ball 1 teaspoon of Borax to 8 ounces of hot water.

  • @kobe2544able
    @kobe2544able 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    אין אליך תודה רבה על העזרה ישר כוח

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Any time.

  • @heavydutie1
    @heavydutie1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is a great video thank you for making this. But!...... I would just like to add this if you already have termites and you want to kill them this is the best method the reason being you do not want too much Borax in the water because it will instantly kill the termite and therefore it will not be able to bring food back to the queen so that she can ingest it and die. If you do not have termites and you are doing an new build or upgrading an old one you want to use at least by 4x the amount and use a sprayer to apply, this will help new termites swarms from digging in and starting a colony. Sprinkling borax under your house and around your foundation is also a good idea, the rain will pull it into the ground where they actually live. Borax can be harmful to some animals please do your due diligence and research. Boron is a good soil amendment. .

  • @dawnh7055
    @dawnh7055 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Also you can replace with metal studs...not wood

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes you are correct.

  • @raphaeldouglas6592
    @raphaeldouglas6592 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing,
    I needed this.🎉

  • @nitacruise
    @nitacruise 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I also shared this with Twitter I hope more people come to know this.

  • @gamersforlife3440
    @gamersforlife3440 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    which is best odourless chemical for termite?i dont like the smell of most of them

  • @tjam4229
    @tjam4229 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the information.
    Do you plan on treating the soil around your house? If so, how do you plan on treating it?

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I still use termidor or Tauros around the house. You may look at my other video
      th-cam.com/video/2FCNIxR591I/w-d-xo.html&lc=z22mi3ug3xnncfcgl04t1aokgqlzu5tuho33mfvut0i5bk0h00410

  • @Golfingferdie
    @Golfingferdie 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Works great to keep ants away, I use it all the time did not know it worked good for termites as I live in Florida its a year around issue.

    • @MilkyWayGalaxyy
      @MilkyWayGalaxyy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes I have ants year round and now I have termites! Winded termites are coming inside the home from cracks behind my furnace that I cannot reach.
      I tried to seal up the space behind my furnace with foam insulation but they are still getting through the cracks!
      I have a slab house. So no wood underneath my house. No basement. Maybe they are getting in through the attic? Or I have so many cracks and it's a thin and cheaply built small house so it wouldn't be hard to get in.
      I don't know if I should schedule a visit from Orkin? They are so expensive. And they will want to do it many times and charge me over and over for it.
      Even if I got borax, I don't know where I would put it? Around my furnace but idk where they are coming into the house from?
      Also, I read if you just pour the powder down, it won't stop an infestation.
      Please help!

  • @jenaymora-ramirez7831
    @jenaymora-ramirez7831 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks Dad!!

  • @famous23tom
    @famous23tom 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    just about everything you said is right i worked at borax for a long time.

    • @firesign4297
      @firesign4297 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thomas wade what part...WASN'T?

  • @andreicharpentierquesada4530
    @andreicharpentierquesada4530 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thank you my pal, it will help me in a future

  • @PaulinaAllure
    @PaulinaAllure 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love this video ! Enjoyed watching it !

  • @reinaldoperez272
    @reinaldoperez272 ปีที่แล้ว

    Using a spray bottle most be more effective. How long to repeat the treatment??

  • @JustinCrediblename
    @JustinCrediblename 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    never replace with wood. use steel or aluminum or concrete.

  • @MikeJones-in3uk
    @MikeJones-in3uk 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for taking the time to make this informative video. Can I use this on wood that has been painted? Thank you !

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      No. Only on naked wood. The borax substance must penetrate the wood and this will not happen if the wood has paint on him.

    • @MikeJones-in3uk
      @MikeJones-in3uk 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      what product then do you suggest? I fumigate the entire house four years ago and did not know it can come back so quickly like this. I thought fumigation is good for 10 years or more. What product do you recommend for wood that has been painted ? Thank you .

    • @MikeJones-in3uk
      @MikeJones-in3uk 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hi Joseph, the wood that's been painted , I can easily sand it to naked wood. That's not a problem. MY LAST QUESTION IS , can borax be used to treat drywood termites?? I know you said subterranean termites, but can this be use to treat DRYWOOD termites? Thank you very much again.

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes it can.

  • @freddypatterson8653
    @freddypatterson8653 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for a great video, question, can you use a small hand sprayer to apply? I will be building a house in the Philippines and want to treat the wood before building.

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes you can but clean the sprayer with water after use to avoid clogged spray.

  • @SpecialK2644
    @SpecialK2644 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is great! Works and harmless to humans and pets!!!

  • @marcusstarr2000
    @marcusstarr2000 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    From SE ASIA SOME AREAS we used your method other areas we used Sugar cane Vinegar n fresh lemon 🍋 it killed them quickly Your video is WONDERFUL.

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank You

    • @jhzkhattak
      @jhzkhattak 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      In which ratio to vinegar and lemon?

  • @CapriceHunting
    @CapriceHunting 9 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    i had a termite get in the wall and at night i could hear it after watching this video i mixed up some boraxo and hot water and sprayed it in the cracks of the area and out of the bottom of the wall came a big ass termite that was struggling and then it got smashed and now its quiet

    • @RangerCaptain11A
      @RangerCaptain11A 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +NorthOaklandHiway50 sounds like a carpenter ant.

    • @CapriceHunting
      @CapriceHunting 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      no. it was a termite. and this solution worked. end of the story.

    • @RangerCaptain11A
      @RangerCaptain11A 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Roger Sailor: once the termite finds a good new home their wings drop off, so they cant go anywhere. so a decoy pile wont help. it will cause a termite swarm the following season.

    • @hugoh.9694
      @hugoh.9694 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +Roger Sailor LMAO!!!

    • @mattedwards3430
      @mattedwards3430 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No. It was probably Bigfoot.

  • @markymckaland5045
    @markymckaland5045 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for sharing. God bless you!

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Any time.

    • @freddenker9537
      @freddenker9537 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      this must be a joke...the same god..should bless him..who created the termites??? Think you are Christian...also called Christiban today...

  • @revelations4396
    @revelations4396 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    how long will this remain active for? I saw a product at home depot that prevents termites and stops mold. Discovered that the active ingredient is Borax....had me searching. I came across your video...very helpful.

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      If you treat the wood with Borax as you saw in the video, The wood absorbs the Borax (which is a type of salt) while the water is evaporated It should stay in the wood for ever.

    • @revelations4396
      @revelations4396 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for your response.

    • @soniag4516
      @soniag4516 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Revelations, shucks I just bought a gallon of mold killing chemical from Home Depot last night and used it this morning on the area infected. I came here for termite fix but good to know. I make use Borax in my soap making and yet never heard it kills or deters termite or mold.

    • @soniag4516
      @soniag4516 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      It kills ans, fleas, flies, and other pests so why not these two, just never occurred to me.

    • @mahtoosacks
      @mahtoosacks 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@soniag4516 roaches, too

  • @jbeebs1
    @jbeebs1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do termites have a more difficult time opening a fiberglass door than wood?😂🤣

  • @nightwaves3203
    @nightwaves3203 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your entry concrete steps area is probably concrete formed on non pressure treated plywood that doesn't have insecticide. The termites are probably moving on after eating most of the wood hidden by the concrete steps. That area is going to stay damp all of the time so might have a colony still looking for more wood to eat. Knowing construction crews they probably tossed a lot of wood scrap inside the steps area before pouring the final top section which locked in years of food for termites. Not sure if boring into the side of the steps and pumping poison in would help. I really doubt that's a giant block of concrete for your steps.

  • @spirituallyours64whengnats69
    @spirituallyours64whengnats69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thxs.

  • @effiefernandes1593
    @effiefernandes1593 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good thanks it's good remedy for termites

  • @heathergundry7059
    @heathergundry7059 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very very helpful. God bless

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank You.

    • @freddenker9537
      @freddenker9537 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      this must be a joke...the same god..should bless him..who created the termites??? Think you are Christian...also called Christiban today...

  • @mandakinibaruah5622
    @mandakinibaruah5622 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wearing protective cap, goggles, face mask and gloves is a good precaution. These protect the body from chemical drifts (via wind) and chemical absorption (due to splashes) through the body surface (skin, eyes, nose, mouth, etc.).

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  ปีที่แล้ว

      Not really needed for Borax

  • @peterbooth6458
    @peterbooth6458 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When dealing with termites home treatments like this fail, with the home owner believing they are gone from the home. Unfortunately later finding out they were never gone just pushed into a different unknown location continuing to damage the home. Termite issue are not about spraying them with something that makes them avoid that area, it’s about killing the source of the issue the nest borax won’t do this I’ve treated and protected over well100 homes without failure it’s not simple as this guy makes out be careful.

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      This treatment is in addition to Termidor. Just look at the video. And yes borax will protect the wood from termites while Termidor is a firewall suppose to kill the colony.

    • @peterbooth6458
      @peterbooth6458 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Termidor treatment installed correctly wont need anything else and done by the right people should come with full warranty and depending where you are I offer the 2 million dollar warranty in the home.

    • @midraju3771
      @midraju3771 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Peter Booth@ How to use Termidor? I am from far east. How to prepare the mixture and how to apply? Please give a gist of everything about the process.

    • @MilkyWayGalaxyy
      @MilkyWayGalaxyy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes I have ants year round and now I have termites! Winded termites are coming inside the home from cracks behind my furnace that I cannot reach.
      I tried to seal up the space behind my furnace with foam insulation but they are still getting through the cracks!
      I have a slab house. So no wood underneath my house. No basement. Maybe they are getting in through the attic? Or I have so many cracks and it's a thin and cheaply built small house so it wouldn't be hard to get in.
      I don't know if I should schedule a visit from Orkin? They are so expensive. And they will want to do it many times and charge me over and over for it.
      Even if I got borax, I don't know where I would put it? Around my furnace but idk where they are coming into the house from?
      Also, I read if you just pour the powder down, it won't stop an infestation.
      Please help!

  • @marcusstarr2000
    @marcusstarr2000 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    From Philippine Islands NORTHERN MOUNTAIN REGION USED YOU Method n it works well after my Termador application I used BORAC ACID Spray. IT KILLS TERMITES FASTER THAN BORAX. LOVELY VIDEO ME N MY YOUNG HONIES THANK YOU

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank You Happy to help

    • @midraju3771
      @midraju3771 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      SE ASIA@ what do uou mean boric acid spray kills better than borax? Is Borax different from boric acid? How dis you prepare boric acid solution to spray?

  • @hanwin651
    @hanwin651 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks !

  • @aisthpaoitht
    @aisthpaoitht 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you soak cardboard in this solution and set it out?

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  • @swarnalathaa5559
    @swarnalathaa5559 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Borax meens carambord powder...

  • @ameral-jawabreh9778
    @ameral-jawabreh9778 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    would it be helpful to mix borax solution to wood paint for an ever lasting protection!

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      No because paint will not penetrate into the wood like pure water with borax.

  • @alexhenderson8356
    @alexhenderson8356 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Toda raba, Joseph!

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The same to you.

    • @tinaberry7215
      @tinaberry7215 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@josephk9182it means thank you very much

  • @marthafincher3044
    @marthafincher3044 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Could you use this mixture around the foundation of your house?

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can but if water reach to this location it will dilute the borax and it will not be defective

  • @evadesc
    @evadesc 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    can this rot the wood? if not, can this solution be sprayed through a hole in drywall?

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +evadesc It will not rot the wood. You can spray it through a hole in the drywall however, how can you make sure the borax is applied to the studs without seen the studs ? If the borax spray reaches to the studs it will protect the studs from termites only in places it reaches.

    • @jamie8720
      @jamie8720 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Borax actually stops wood rot

  • @ronh9384
    @ronh9384 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video Joesph! Excellent information. How long have you been doing home repair? Also, what state doe you live in?
    And I can’t quite pin down you accent. Where did you live before coming here? And did you do the borax trick where you lived before? Thanks again for the video and tips.I’ve already tried it. It works really well!
    Ron

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank You I am happy it works for you. I am located in USA South East. All the best .

    • @midraju3771
      @midraju3771 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ron H@'Works really well' Please elaborate your comment. i.e., the problem, the application and the result.

  • @jamescc2010
    @jamescc2010 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    We can also put it in spray and spray on wood ? Is this Borax as good as Bora-Care product but much less expensive?
    I need to replace my roof facia board and possibly can use Borax on new wood. Can I primer and paint wood after apply Borax?

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes this borax is less expensive and will do the work. You can put the borax substance on the wood and let it dry. After the wood dry you can apply the primer.

  • @bencoss7003
    @bencoss7003 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man I came to your channel to hear how you deal with Borax ,I didn't want to play by play on how they ate your house up , even though I can appreciate your problems, let's get to the meet and potatoes.

  • @kamshokar9328
    @kamshokar9328 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What do you do if ants just won't take the bait? I have an infestation outside of my house. They've built a colony underneath my concrete walkway. They're also showing up inbetween gaps of my concrete slabs and my foundation. I've done borax mixed with many things like honey, sugar, peanut butter etc, they just ignore it. I'm not sure what their food source is exactly. I've ordered Taurus hoping that'll help somewhat.

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Taurus and Termidor should help because if you spray it on the ants they will not die immediately instead, the ants will carry the poison to the nest and hopefully destroy nest. In the video I use Borax to put on an untreated wood such as studs and wood siding which will avoid termite from eating the wood. You should not have gaps in the concrete and slab you must sealed it with exterior silicon or concrete sealer (Find in Home Depot or Loews) the issue with gaps is that water are penetrating through the gaps and creating a moister environment which ants and termites are thrive. On my house you see in the video I sealed all gaps especially between the house and the concrete stair and tiled the stairs. The tile and sealer will prevent water to penetrate under the concrete stairs so that the area under the concrete stairs will stay dry all year long, so no termites can leave there.

    • @gwendolynmeredith5779
      @gwendolynmeredith5779 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you tried Hbanero sauce or Tabasco .

  • @gaylemcgee2221
    @gaylemcgee2221 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What if you don't have open studded walls? How do you apply it on sheet rock? How can you use it around the base of the house?

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can not. You can apply it on drywall back (browen paper). Usually the termite eat the back of the drywall (browen paper).

  • @LThill-ks2uz
    @LThill-ks2uz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    how about using that spray bottle in the bathroom instead of a brush, especially if you have to climb under the house.

  • @esurnet9711
    @esurnet9711 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please what is the equivalent of OZ in mm³ ?

  • @Ray-gu5kp
    @Ray-gu5kp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is excellent to get rid of cats!

  • @carmensoler6353
    @carmensoler6353 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    16 ounces of hot water add 2 teaspoons of BORAX....stir until it dissolves. Cross your finger 🤞.

    • @TheSombreroHead
      @TheSombreroHead 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Any results?

    • @carmensoler6353
      @carmensoler6353 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It has worked so far. Do not see their trail.

    • @carmensoler6353
      @carmensoler6353 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I now use a plastic spray bottle wih the solution...and spray every so often on the walls! 👍

  • @christophermunoz205
    @christophermunoz205 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What if they are in one of your walls

  • @Viralclown
    @Viralclown 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Termites eat the timber inside out. Painting the outside won’t do much in my opinion

    • @rasamanjari
      @rasamanjari 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They come to the timber from outside, building tunnels from earth up to a place they wish to inhabit and feed in.

  • @IMCcanTWEESTED
    @IMCcanTWEESTED 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wonder if a little dish detergent liquid added to the solution would help it penetrate the woodgrain better...breaking down and neutralizing the natural oils in the wood. I think I will add a few squirts of Dawn to my gallon of Borax solution.

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You maybe right. You can try it.

  • @97warlock
    @97warlock 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    my termites are in my bedroom wall, they come out, SOMEHOW ,every evening around 9pm, is there a way to get it into the wall? I may have to put it in a spray bottle,drill a small hole & spray it in the hole & do it about every 2 feet along the wall??????????????????????

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If is a souterrain termite you need to take action quickly and find from where they are coming. You may need to use Termdor to eliminate them.

  • @moeorleanz
    @moeorleanz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why not use a pump sprayer instead to apply this?

  • @jesserodriguez9021
    @jesserodriguez9021 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    can that product be sprayed in a house that is completely gutted out?. All you have is the walls around the house open. We re-framed the house and want to spray before we hang up sheet rock and insulation.

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes you can spray it but you should clean the nozzle after you spray.

  • @jrtserrano1000
    @jrtserrano1000 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I will try this solution on a big bucket, and then use power spray to spray the affected areas, will see it if this works

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The borax may clogged he spray nozzle. Make sure to clean the nozzle.

    • @jrtserrano1000
      @jrtserrano1000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i’ve melted the borax with hot water and pumped clean water afterwards. Power spray did not clog. Thanks for the tip

  • @funkymunky1275
    @funkymunky1275 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank u. Praise God

    • @josephk9182
      @josephk9182  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Any time

    • @freddenker9537
      @freddenker9537 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      this must be a joke...the same god..should bless him..who created the termites??? Think you are Christian...also called Christiban today...

  • @davidlang1125
    @davidlang1125 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for a very helpful tip.

  • @kulsumfatima2278
    @kulsumfatima2278 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    will it work