--- product_id: 4780466 title: "Harris Roach Tablets, Boric Acid Roach and Insects Killer with Lure, Alternative to Bait Traps (6oz, 145 Tablets), Yellow" brand: "harris" price: "45 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Harris" url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/4780466-harris-roach-tablets-boric-acid-roach-and-insects-killer-lure store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # 145 tablets for 12+ rooms 40% boric acid active ingredient EPA registered & pet-safe Harris Roach Tablets, Boric Acid Roach and Insects Killer with Lure, Alternative to Bait Traps (6oz, 145 Tablets), Yellow **Brand:** harris **Price:** 45 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🛡️ Defend your domain—roach-free living starts here! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Harris Roach Tablets, Boric Acid Roach and Insects Killer with Lure, Alternative to Bait Traps (6oz, 145 Tablets), Yellow by harris - **How much does it cost?** 45 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/4780466-harris-roach-tablets-boric-acid-roach-and-insects-killer-lure) ## Best For - harris enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted harris brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **EPA-Registered Safety:** Trusted and approved for use around people and pets, ensuring peace of mind. - • **Irresistible Roach Lure:** Formulated scent attracts even the most elusive roaches, making sure no bug escapes. - • **Colony-Wide Extermination:** Roaches carry boric acid back to nests, wiping out entire infestations. - • **Unmatched Value & Coverage:** 145 long-lasting tablets treat a minimum of 12 rooms—cost-effective pest control for your whole home. - • **Discreet & Versatile Placement:** Compact tablets fit perfectly under appliances, cabinets, and hidden spots for stealthy defense. ## Overview Harris Roach Tablets deliver powerful, EPA-registered pest control with 40% boric acid and a unique lure formula. Each pack includes 145 tablets, enough to treat over a dozen rooms, targeting roaches at the source by killing entire colonies. Safe for homes with people and pets, these discreet tablets offer a cost-effective, long-lasting solution to reclaim your space from infestations. ## Description Product description Harris Roach Tablets (6oz, 145 Tablets) Harris Famous Boric Acid Roach Tablets formula with added lure, kills Roaches, Waterbugs & Silverfish. Just place tablets in out-of-the-way areas where roaches travel and roaches will find them. One box can treat an entire house, making it one of the most efficient and cost-effective ways to kill a roach. Roach Tablets are a compressed pellet of Boric Acid and other ingredients to create an irresistible attraction for roaches. Perfect to use in out of the way places that roaches are hiding such as under and behind refrigerators, stoves, sinks, tubs, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, into openings around drains, water pipes and electrical conduits, and in cracks and crevices along baseboards and corners of cabinets, cupboards and closets. Roaches in the Kitchen Most roach problems start in the kitchen because it is a natural location where they have the 3 essentials for survival food, water, and harborage. So finding the best roach control option for you kitchen is a typical question we get from homeowners. It's important to first remove open food/water sources for roaches before beginning treatment. 12 Tablets per Room Place no more than twelve tablets per room in sites, such as under and behind refrigerator, stove, sinks, tubs, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, into openings around drains, water pipes and electrical conduits, and in cracks and crevices along baseboards and corners of cabinets, cupboards and closets. Application Remove all lower drawers in kitchen and bathroom cabinets, bedroom dressers and chests of drawers. Then place tablets in drawer wells. Any tablet visible after application must be pressed into cracks and crevices or removed. Reapply as necessary. Review: HOLY CRAP!! - ***UPDATED REVIEW - OCTOBER 16, 2020, PLEASE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY We've been dealing with an infestation for long enough that I was ready to burn my house down and be done with it. After getting these, I immediately placed a few around my kitchen, I didn't even go through additional steps to clean, I just wanted something down before I laid down to take a nap. TWO HOURS LATER......out of the nine tablets I placed, three were completely covered with roaches, three were already gone, two were crushed and the other two had enormous chunks chewed out of them. But what got me the most was the sheer lack of interest in me when I was checking on the tablets, normally when a roach sees a human they are high tailing it off whatever they're on. The ones eating the tablets could have cared less that I was even there. It was almost like they were gorging themselves on the tablet. I know it's going to take more time to get rid of them all, but I am extremely happy with what I saw, I mean, two hours later! That was the best thing I saw and I finally feel like I'm going to get rid of these things once and for all. ***It's now been almost two weeks since the start of our application of these tablets and I wish I could tack on a few more stars to my original review. The sheer number of roaches we have been seeing has been in a drastic, steady decline over the last few days and thought I would take the time to offer up some tips that worked for us, not to mention take care of some of the negative reviews I read. First and foremost, this is war. If you have roaches, spreading roach bait around and then not following up with it will not give you the results you need. If your kitchen is dirty, clean it and leave nothing untouched, it needs to look as clean as it did the day you moved into your house/apartment/condo. If you have a steam cleaner, break it out and steam everything, including your appliances, walls, ceilings, floors. Take everything out of the cabinets and steam clean them. Rewash your dishes, you've GOT to remove every single roach trace that you can and you've GOT to get rid of any food that will be more enticing to them than the tablets. If you see brown spots, those needs to be eradicated, those spots are actually roach feces. They not only eat it but it signals to other roaches that there is a nearby food or water source. Bleach will do, steam is better, both will be a great knockout punch. Roach nests are easy to spot but hard to find, if you see more than six roaches hanging out in a corner, that's a nest. Destroy the nest and the roaches will scatter. Steam and bleach, I can't say that enough because it disrupts their 'signal' spots and causes them to run. By doing all of this, you are going to stir them up and it's going to be a full-on invasion, but that's what you want. They're going to scurry around looking for other places to nest, food and water sources. Once you've cleaned your kitchen from top to bottom, place the tablets. Put them in your cabinets, under your appliances, anywhere that you've seen the highest traffic of roaches, but away from pets and children. In our early days of the tablets, we would place tablets and go back in a few hours later and they were gone, they ate the entire tablet. When you see one tablet missing, immediately replace it with a fresh one. Inspect the other tablets multiple times a day if you can, if they start to look like Swiss cheese and you don't see a lot of roaches on it, replace it with a new one and dispose of it properly. This kind of kill is NOT instant like some of the negative reviews seem to believe, this is a slow death situation. If you see a roach crawl over a tablet and not eat it, it doesn't mean it's not working. Boric acid is a fine, fine powder and the second it touches it, it signed its own death warrant. Boric acid works three ways, a physical death because it eats away the waxy coating that roaches have on them to protect them, then burrows in deeper to dehydrate the roach. They also track that powder with them all the way to their nest as well, so they're killing the nest, too. When they eat the tablet, it starts to disrupt the roach's digestive system and neurological system. After they eat it and you see one walking around drunk or actually doesn't run from you a day or two later, that's the acid killing it from the inside out. I've had roaches actually walk up to me and hang out like we were best friends. I squashed and killed it, but that just let me know the acid was working. You're going to see roaches crawling around for a while, but you'll start to see the numbers diminish. If you see a roach that looks like it has a square shaped hind-end, you need to kill it immediately and dispose of the body, that's the female and the oblong attachment is actually an egg case. I've purposely started to target any female with an egg case, doesn't matter where or when I see her, she's toast, so consider this move as well. If you destroy a female with an egg case, you're destroying the line. Don't let her live if you can help it and if you spot an egg case without a female, squash it immediately. Once she drops that case, you're literally down to hours before roaches inside break through the case lining. One of those egg cases holds up to 80 eggs, a viable female roach reproduces multiple times and lives for a year. I'm not going to do the math, but just one female roach can be responsible for THOUSANDS before she dies. Once you start seeing dead roaches, sweep them up, put them in the trash and take the trash out. Roaches are cannibals, they'll eat their own if there are no food sources. Stay on top of this just as much as staying on top of the tablets. Last but not least, if you get a box where the tablets are broken or there is a lot of powder at the bottom of the box, don't throw it out and leave a negative review! There's still roach bait, there's still boric acid, it's still going to kill roaches, your application is just going to change. Take out the tablets that are in good shape and use them, then take the powder and dust into corners, under your appliances, find a way to use it but don't throw it out and be sure to wash your hands afterward. We are absolutely sold and are firm believers in this product, we've bought two more boxes and I'm telling you, the roaches are dying, I walk through my kitchen multiple times a day and I find dead roaches. Don't let the negative reviews deter you from using this, take my tips to heart, follow the directions on the box and I guarantee, the roaches will die. Be patient, be vigilant, believe in the product. Review: These miracle pills are daddy's little helpers. - Palmetto bugs. If you live somewhere between Richmond and Miami you know all about these vile creatures. Palmetto bugs are what you call them when you find them in your house, when you see them in someone else's house, they're called roaches. In central North Carolina, they're everywhere. 1.5-2 inch long flying cockroaches. You know a bug is big when you can *hear* it's footsteps when it's running. For 17 years in my house I've battled these Smokey Brown roaches. There are good years and bad years for them. We've had a lot of mild winters lately which translates into more bugs. They don't infest houses like German roaches, they mostly live outside, but they're opportunistic, and where there is food and water, they will go. They're somewhat seasonal, and late July through mid October is typically the worst time of year for them. I'd find at least one per night in my garage (we keep our recycling bin in there), sometimes up to a half dozen of them. Several nights per week, I'd find one in my kitchen late at night when I turn the lights on. Occasionally one would come out of my chimney in my family room (usually when company is over, of course) When I lift the cover off my grill on my back porch, a dozen scurry out. Once in a blue moon, I'd even find one in the dead of winter. I've never liked the idea of spreading harsh toxins or nerve agents around my house where I or my kids or my pets or my food could come into contact with it. Professional pest services are hit and miss, and they're not going to care for your house like you do, some might work, some wont, but either way you're out hundreds of bucks. I also didn't want wildlife, birds, reptiles and amphibians that might eat a poisoned bug to be affected. That sort of hamstrung my options. I've put borax/sugar and diatomaceous earth all over the place before. That worked great for ants, but didn't make a huge dent in the roach situation. A few weeks ago a flying insect hit my head at I was sitting at my desk one evening, and as I flailed and yelped like a baby I saw a giant palmetto scurrying away. That was the last straw. I either had to fix this problem, or move back North. General Sherman never surrendered or showed mercy, and I wasn't about to either, so I did some research and came across these tablets that seemed to get a lot of good feedback. I placed about 20 of these tablets around my house at various places where I suspect they get into the house from. A bunch in my garage, under kitchen sink, under the dishwasher, on my back porch, and inside my mostly unused fireplace. After the first night the tablet that was close to my garage door, which I suspect is where most of the palmettos came from, was 75% eaten. I placed a few more tablets in the same spot. It's been around a week since placing the tablets and I have not seen a single adult roach inside my house except for one that was 90% dead. It's hard to describe how miraculous that is. I have not gone an entire week in August without seeing bugs in years. All of the tablets show signs of being nibbled on. Some are almost gone after a week. I've probably seen 6-8 newborn hatchlings in that time, but those were certainly from eggs laid somewhere nearby before the tablets were there. Those should stop too once all the eggs are gone. The tablets smell like wet dog butt, but I rated them 5 stars, because whatever that smell is, the roaches cant get enough of it. You can only smell the smell while in the packaging though. Individual tablets are not strong enough that you can smell them in your house. I was really surprised at how well these worked, given that I've tried all sorts of things in the past. Boric acid is safe for other wildlife, and unlike many other insecticides it's not a nerve agent capable of affecting mammals and humans. The organophosphates used in many insecicides is in the same family of chemicals as VX and Sarin gas used in chemical weapons. These tablets have none of that. Boric acid is a primary component of laundry soap. While it's probably not a good idea to eat large quantities of it, exposure to it is completely safe, it's mostly toxic to insects. The price of these things for what they do is amazing, I've spent 10-20 times as much on other products over the years that never worked well. I've spent a decade never letting my food touch my countertop in the summer, because I never knew if there was a palmetto-party on it the night before, now I feel like one day soon, I'll be able to treat it like a normal countertop. ## Features - Great Value - Minimum of 145 tablets included to treat a minimum of 12 rooms, long lasting when kept dry & extremely cost effective - EPA Registered - Registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (No. 3-1) for use in homes with people & pets - Irresistible to Roaches - Active ingredient 40% boric acid w/ our formulated lure to attract roaches. Does not have an expiration date. - Kills the Entire Colony - Roaches carry boric acid back to their nests to kill the entire infestation - Easy to Conceal - Use in hidden areas - under drawers, appliances and cabinets ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B001B1LI8A | | Active Ingredients | boric acid | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,291 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #36 in Pest Control Baits & Lures | | Brand | HARRIS | | Brand Name | HARRIS | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 29,051 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00072725000030 | | Included Components | Multitool Accessory | | Item Form | Tablets | | Item Type Name | 6OZ Roach Tab | | Item Weight | 3 Ounces | | Liquid Volume | 177.4 Milliliters | | Manufacturer | P F HARRIS MFG CO | | Model Number | HRT6 | | Part Number | HRT6 | | Specification Met | EPA | | Target Species | Insects | | UPC | 072725000030 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Active Ingredients:** boric acid - **Brand:** HARRIS - **Item Form:** Tablets - **Item Weight:** 3 Ounces - **Liquid Volume:** 177.4 Milliliters ## Images ![Harris Roach Tablets, Boric Acid Roach and Insects Killer with Lure, Alternative to Bait Traps (6oz, 145 Tablets), Yellow - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81GujvnXlmL.jpg) ![Harris Roach Tablets, Boric Acid Roach and Insects Killer with Lure, Alternative to Bait Traps (6oz, 145 Tablets), Yellow - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91zz+O1CZuL.jpg) ![Harris Roach Tablets, Boric Acid Roach and Insects Killer with Lure, Alternative to Bait Traps (6oz, 145 Tablets), Yellow - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81bW3r5v3OL.jpg) ![Harris Roach Tablets, Boric Acid Roach and Insects Killer with Lure, Alternative to Bait Traps (6oz, 145 Tablets), Yellow - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81sN6PFAtEL.jpg) ![Harris Roach Tablets, Boric Acid Roach and Insects Killer with Lure, Alternative to Bait Traps (6oz, 145 Tablets), Yellow - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91M3BZGN8jL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: I need to be able to put something out under our outdoor deck. Would these tablets work?** A: I use them on my screened in porch in a tropical area and they do work but, I change them more frequently then those on the inside. THESE TABLETS WORK VERY WELL!! **Q: How many tablets come in this package? Thanks!** A: Oh my goodness, it doesn't give the count of the tablets on the box, but it's a 6-ounce box and it has a WHOLE bunch of tablets in it. Unless you have a massive infestation, you won't run out any time soon. Just sprinkle a few around behind things or under things where children or pets can't get to them. The roaches nibble on them and get the stuff in their system and carry it back to their nests and that's what does them in. It takes some nibbling to finish off a tablet. But you definitely get your moneys worth out of a box of tablets. Hope this was of help to you :-). **Q: Will this work for stink bugs?** A: It is meant for roachs,they eat some and bring back to their nest,,they share it and in a few days ,they are dead,try this, buy sticky paper ,then cut in half or thirds,place a small slice of an apple in the center,if you want also some sugar,when you trap enough,place in a baggie,close it and throw it away.the price of the sticky paper and boric acid are about the same **Q: Can I put my clothes in a sealed bag and put a tablet in the bag to make sure there is not a nest in the bag?** A: I think your best bet would be to launder the clothes first and store them in a fresh bag. If you'll be using a cloth bag, launder it first, too. The "trick" with these tablets is that the insect has to eat some of the tablet to work. If the tablet is placed where the insect doesn't get to it, you won't have the desired results. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ HOLY CRAP!! *by S***S on October 5, 2020* ***UPDATED REVIEW - OCTOBER 16, 2020, PLEASE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY We've been dealing with an infestation for long enough that I was ready to burn my house down and be done with it. After getting these, I immediately placed a few around my kitchen, I didn't even go through additional steps to clean, I just wanted something down before I laid down to take a nap. TWO HOURS LATER......out of the nine tablets I placed, three were completely covered with roaches, three were already gone, two were crushed and the other two had enormous chunks chewed out of them. But what got me the most was the sheer lack of interest in me when I was checking on the tablets, normally when a roach sees a human they are high tailing it off whatever they're on. The ones eating the tablets could have cared less that I was even there. It was almost like they were gorging themselves on the tablet. I know it's going to take more time to get rid of them all, but I am extremely happy with what I saw, I mean, two hours later! That was the best thing I saw and I finally feel like I'm going to get rid of these things once and for all. ***It's now been almost two weeks since the start of our application of these tablets and I wish I could tack on a few more stars to my original review. The sheer number of roaches we have been seeing has been in a drastic, steady decline over the last few days and thought I would take the time to offer up some tips that worked for us, not to mention take care of some of the negative reviews I read. First and foremost, this is war. If you have roaches, spreading roach bait around and then not following up with it will not give you the results you need. If your kitchen is dirty, clean it and leave nothing untouched, it needs to look as clean as it did the day you moved into your house/apartment/condo. If you have a steam cleaner, break it out and steam everything, including your appliances, walls, ceilings, floors. Take everything out of the cabinets and steam clean them. Rewash your dishes, you've GOT to remove every single roach trace that you can and you've GOT to get rid of any food that will be more enticing to them than the tablets. If you see brown spots, those needs to be eradicated, those spots are actually roach feces. They not only eat it but it signals to other roaches that there is a nearby food or water source. Bleach will do, steam is better, both will be a great knockout punch. Roach nests are easy to spot but hard to find, if you see more than six roaches hanging out in a corner, that's a nest. Destroy the nest and the roaches will scatter. Steam and bleach, I can't say that enough because it disrupts their 'signal' spots and causes them to run. By doing all of this, you are going to stir them up and it's going to be a full-on invasion, but that's what you want. They're going to scurry around looking for other places to nest, food and water sources. Once you've cleaned your kitchen from top to bottom, place the tablets. Put them in your cabinets, under your appliances, anywhere that you've seen the highest traffic of roaches, but away from pets and children. In our early days of the tablets, we would place tablets and go back in a few hours later and they were gone, they ate the entire tablet. When you see one tablet missing, immediately replace it with a fresh one. Inspect the other tablets multiple times a day if you can, if they start to look like Swiss cheese and you don't see a lot of roaches on it, replace it with a new one and dispose of it properly. This kind of kill is NOT instant like some of the negative reviews seem to believe, this is a slow death situation. If you see a roach crawl over a tablet and not eat it, it doesn't mean it's not working. Boric acid is a fine, fine powder and the second it touches it, it signed its own death warrant. Boric acid works three ways, a physical death because it eats away the waxy coating that roaches have on them to protect them, then burrows in deeper to dehydrate the roach. They also track that powder with them all the way to their nest as well, so they're killing the nest, too. When they eat the tablet, it starts to disrupt the roach's digestive system and neurological system. After they eat it and you see one walking around drunk or actually doesn't run from you a day or two later, that's the acid killing it from the inside out. I've had roaches actually walk up to me and hang out like we were best friends. I squashed and killed it, but that just let me know the acid was working. You're going to see roaches crawling around for a while, but you'll start to see the numbers diminish. If you see a roach that looks like it has a square shaped hind-end, you need to kill it immediately and dispose of the body, that's the female and the oblong attachment is actually an egg case. I've purposely started to target any female with an egg case, doesn't matter where or when I see her, she's toast, so consider this move as well. If you destroy a female with an egg case, you're destroying the line. Don't let her live if you can help it and if you spot an egg case without a female, squash it immediately. Once she drops that case, you're literally down to hours before roaches inside break through the case lining. One of those egg cases holds up to 80 eggs, a viable female roach reproduces multiple times and lives for a year. I'm not going to do the math, but just one female roach can be responsible for THOUSANDS before she dies. Once you start seeing dead roaches, sweep them up, put them in the trash and take the trash out. Roaches are cannibals, they'll eat their own if there are no food sources. Stay on top of this just as much as staying on top of the tablets. Last but not least, if you get a box where the tablets are broken or there is a lot of powder at the bottom of the box, don't throw it out and leave a negative review! There's still roach bait, there's still boric acid, it's still going to kill roaches, your application is just going to change. Take out the tablets that are in good shape and use them, then take the powder and dust into corners, under your appliances, find a way to use it but don't throw it out and be sure to wash your hands afterward. We are absolutely sold and are firm believers in this product, we've bought two more boxes and I'm telling you, the roaches are dying, I walk through my kitchen multiple times a day and I find dead roaches. Don't let the negative reviews deter you from using this, take my tips to heart, follow the directions on the box and I guarantee, the roaches will die. Be patient, be vigilant, believe in the product. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ These miracle pills are daddy's little helpers. *by J***E on August 31, 2022* Palmetto bugs. If you live somewhere between Richmond and Miami you know all about these vile creatures. Palmetto bugs are what you call them when you find them in your house, when you see them in someone else's house, they're called roaches. In central North Carolina, they're everywhere. 1.5-2 inch long flying cockroaches. You know a bug is big when you can *hear* it's footsteps when it's running. For 17 years in my house I've battled these Smokey Brown roaches. There are good years and bad years for them. We've had a lot of mild winters lately which translates into more bugs. They don't infest houses like German roaches, they mostly live outside, but they're opportunistic, and where there is food and water, they will go. They're somewhat seasonal, and late July through mid October is typically the worst time of year for them. I'd find at least one per night in my garage (we keep our recycling bin in there), sometimes up to a half dozen of them. Several nights per week, I'd find one in my kitchen late at night when I turn the lights on. Occasionally one would come out of my chimney in my family room (usually when company is over, of course) When I lift the cover off my grill on my back porch, a dozen scurry out. Once in a blue moon, I'd even find one in the dead of winter. I've never liked the idea of spreading harsh toxins or nerve agents around my house where I or my kids or my pets or my food could come into contact with it. Professional pest services are hit and miss, and they're not going to care for your house like you do, some might work, some wont, but either way you're out hundreds of bucks. I also didn't want wildlife, birds, reptiles and amphibians that might eat a poisoned bug to be affected. That sort of hamstrung my options. I've put borax/sugar and diatomaceous earth all over the place before. That worked great for ants, but didn't make a huge dent in the roach situation. A few weeks ago a flying insect hit my head at I was sitting at my desk one evening, and as I flailed and yelped like a baby I saw a giant palmetto scurrying away. That was the last straw. I either had to fix this problem, or move back North. General Sherman never surrendered or showed mercy, and I wasn't about to either, so I did some research and came across these tablets that seemed to get a lot of good feedback. I placed about 20 of these tablets around my house at various places where I suspect they get into the house from. A bunch in my garage, under kitchen sink, under the dishwasher, on my back porch, and inside my mostly unused fireplace. After the first night the tablet that was close to my garage door, which I suspect is where most of the palmettos came from, was 75% eaten. I placed a few more tablets in the same spot. It's been around a week since placing the tablets and I have not seen a single adult roach inside my house except for one that was 90% dead. It's hard to describe how miraculous that is. I have not gone an entire week in August without seeing bugs in years. All of the tablets show signs of being nibbled on. Some are almost gone after a week. I've probably seen 6-8 newborn hatchlings in that time, but those were certainly from eggs laid somewhere nearby before the tablets were there. Those should stop too once all the eggs are gone. The tablets smell like wet dog butt, but I rated them 5 stars, because whatever that smell is, the roaches cant get enough of it. You can only smell the smell while in the packaging though. Individual tablets are not strong enough that you can smell them in your house. I was really surprised at how well these worked, given that I've tried all sorts of things in the past. Boric acid is safe for other wildlife, and unlike many other insecticides it's not a nerve agent capable of affecting mammals and humans. The organophosphates used in many insecicides is in the same family of chemicals as VX and Sarin gas used in chemical weapons. These tablets have none of that. Boric acid is a primary component of laundry soap. While it's probably not a good idea to eat large quantities of it, exposure to it is completely safe, it's mostly toxic to insects. The price of these things for what they do is amazing, I've spent 10-20 times as much on other products over the years that never worked well. I've spent a decade never letting my food touch my countertop in the summer, because I never knew if there was a palmetto-party on it the night before, now I feel like one day soon, I'll be able to treat it like a normal countertop. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unsure of Effectiveness *by C***N on November 17, 2011* We purchased these roach tablets when we started seeing some roaches before bed and early in the morning (mostly adults). This is our first year in this apartment (which is only a 3 year old building), so we were uncertain as to whether this was a symptom of the roaches migrating to warmer climes, or whether we were experiencing the first stages of an infestation. I ordered these to ensure that the former didn't develop into the latter. When they arrived they were in a bubblewrap-lined manilla envelope. The box is pretty small, with maybe 200 tabs in it. Plenty for any situation that shouldn't be professionally handled. The box and the inside of the envelope was covered in powder from the tablets. I had to take it outside and dump the envelope in the dumpster and ziploc bagged the box to contain any further dust exposure. Our biggest concern with these is their safety for our rabbit. Just like with cats rabbits lick themselves clean. If the boric acid is ingested or inhaled it will destroy the kidneys of any animal or person. Be care with this stuff, it is NOT animal or kid safe in unsafe conditions. I purchased these tablets instead of straight up boric acid because in theory the tablets are easier to work with and nowhere near as messy. It appears most of the tablets arrived in one piece, but just kicked up a lot of dust. I then proceeded to place these all over the kitchen and bathroom (the two places we have seen roaches, and the only two places our rabbit won't go - due to the linoleum). For maximum effectiveness place these in corners on the counter, on the floor, in cabinets, behind things, underneath appliances, etc. Roaches tend to live in tight spaces so place these wherever cracks between baseboards or cabinets can be found. After about three weeks we've seen a sharp decline in the roach population. I haven't been looking as hard this week, but I haven't seen one yet. I am dubious as to the cause of the population decline, however. My girlfriend has been doing very thorough cleaning of the kitchen and bathroom, sweeping, mopping, and cleaning the dishes promptly while I have been killing them whenever I see them. We never had a population large enough to really notice any erosion from eating the tablets, and I haven't found any roach corpses lying around. My conclusion is that our cleaning and vigorous murdering have likely killed the population rather than the tablets, but they should do what they describe. If any roach eats from a tablet the boric acid will kill it. The tablets are the safest way to handle boric acid in your home. Far and above these are safer than using the Raid egg-stopper pesticide in a home with pets or children. My only concern is how effective is the bait formula of these tabs? Unfortunately I don't think I can answer that. EDIT: Over a month later, we've still got the occasional roach. These have definitely NOT been 100% effective in eliminating the population. The best I can say is that they're keeping them to tolerable levels. Unfortunately we still haven't been able to pinpoint the root of the infestation (dirty neighbors, outside migration, etc.). It appears that a couple of the tablets have been eaten from, but I have no strong indicators as to the effectiveness of the tablets. We continue to see roaches in areas laced with tablets, however that is at least some proof that the roaches WILL eat these tabs. Chemistry and biology tell me that they won't survive it, though. I still recommend trying these tablets, however. 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