Kill insect pupae, such as these, before they become adults
Kill insects in the "pupal" stage, before they become bigger, scarier adults. A "pupa" (plural form is "pupae") is an insect in its early stage of development. (Many people call insects "bugs," but "bug" is the proper term for only one type of insect.) Killing the pupae before the insects mature decreases the risk of infestation.
The best way to get rid of insect pupa is to use an organic solution such as boric acid, which is low in toxicity to humans and readily available. Because pupa are not very active, boric acid remains in place on their bodies after contact, killing them quickly. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Find areas with large insect populations. Pupae are usually located inside an insect nest or colony.
2. Pour two tbsp. of boric acid powder through a fine strainer near the opening of the nest or colony. The boric acid attaches to the bodies of the insects.
3. Sift the boric acid powder. Shake the fine strainer from side to side.
4. Pour boric acid powder directly on visible pupae. Direct contact with boric acid kills the pupae.
5. Wait two weeks for the boric acid powder to work. Adult insects transfer the boric acid on their bodies into their nest or colony, and the boric acid powder then makes contact with the pupae to exterminate them. Because you have killed the pupa, you have a better chance of eliminating the entire nest or colony than if you had killed only the adults.
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