








🚫🐜 Stop pests before they even think of crossing your path!
Hot Shot MaxAttrax Roach Killing Powder harnesses the power of boric acid in a long-lasting, odorless formula designed to kill roaches, ants, silverfish, and other common household pests. Its easy applicator lets you create invisible protective barriers in kitchens, utility rooms, and other vulnerable spots. Trusted by thousands, this 1-pound powder is safe for use around pets and family when applied as directed, making it the go-to solution for professional-grade pest control at home.
| ASIN | B008MHWD0I |
| Active Ingredients | boric acid |
| Best Sellers Rank | #90,962 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #316 in Weed Killers |
| Brand | HOT SHOT |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (5,878) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00071121960238 |
| Item Form | Powder |
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
| Item model number | HG-96023 |
| Manufacturer | United Industries |
| Product Dimensions | 3.13 x 3.13 x 10.13 inches |
| Target Species | Insects |
| UPC | 071121960238 |
M**Z
Great Results!
Claro, aquí tienes un review corto en inglés para Amazon: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great Results! This boric acid powder works amazingly well. I noticed a big difference within a couple of days—fewer roaches and cleaner corners. It’s easy to apply, doesn’t have a strong smell, and one bottle lasts a long time. Definitely effective and worth the purchase!
R**Z
It takes a couple of days to see results.
The next best thing to having your dwelling professionally fumigated. It does take a few days to see results. But, with periodic maintenance and application, it’s almost completely eliminates the problem. Use as recommended. Behind cabinets, appliances, etc. It’s also very safe to use around pets.
C**M
Order by itself.
The product does as it says and works great. If you order it do not order it and let it get mixed with other products. Both times I have ordered it the lids have come off and they do not have a separate seal so the product got all over everything in the shipping box. Amazon took care of both problems as Amazon always does. Hot Shot needs to add a seal to the top of the bottle like Milk or most other products have so if the lid comes off the powder stays in the bottle.
T**R
This is a PERFECT weapon for the war against roaches! The secret is not to spread the power
Boric acid is a digestive toxin to insects, affecting their metabolism which kills them. When the power is spread around the home, you’re: 1. Relying on the off chance that roaches will wander into the power and accidentally consume it during grooming. 2. Making a wasteful, pulverous mess in all of the corners of your house/apartment, which is not good for the air quality, especially at the time of this revue, being it’s summer, your air conditioner is on and the windows are closed. Furthermore, some formulations contain sweeteners that can lead to consumption by small children or animals in large enough quantities to cause illness that can ultimately be preceded by death. So its a good idea to avoid the dusting method. The effective method of distribution among an insect population: All carbon based life forms absolutely require 2 things to survive, which are water and food, but primarily water to maintain electrolyte balance. Roaches have predefined paths to the water sources in your home. This boric acid can be used to make baits and water sources. I’ve found that there’s minimal efficacy with the bait methods being roaches lose interest when they dry out. However water sources are by far the most effective method of coercive consumption of boric acid for insects, while insects are acclimated to drinking water, by sucking it out of porous, absorbent mediums, such as soil, in natural environments. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Mix liberal amounts of boric acid with hot water( I did it to the point of complete saturation at hot tap water temperature, where upon cooling crystal precipitation occurred, because at room temperature, you can only achieve a concentration of 57g per liter). 2. Soak ball’s of tissue, napkins oasis floral foam, sponges, dish rags, etc., in the hydrated boric acid solution. 3. Place your boric acid solution loaded artificial water sources along the paths to normal water sources in your home, making the highest concentration around those water sources being sure to keep sinks and bathtubs/showers dry, where they have no choice but to drink from your artificial water sources, being sure to add plain water to them daily (boric acid will still be present in high enough quantities). *roaches are attracted to the smell of cream cheese. So do with that information what you will. Inside of a week, you will notice roach cadavers everywhere and if you’re experiencing an infestation such as my own, you will see a minimal amount of roaches in the areas where they were most frequently seen. If you’re not in a situation likened to my own, where I’m having to battle incoming roaches from the next door neighbor. You should be completely rid of those vile, pathogen spreading vermin within the month. I’ve tried MANY methods which include: Sprays that claim to kill roaches for months, baits of all kinds and pre-made water sources that contain highly toxic chemicals, none of which have shown the efficacy of the above described three step method that uses boric acid and water, which exhibits the least toxicity to humans and pets by comparison. Boric acid toxicity (minimum oral, lethal dose): 5-25g Adult human 3-6g Children <5g Infants LD50 Dogs: 631mg/kg Now that I’ve provided you with a proper arsenal for the war on roaches, off to battle! ( With all of the above information provided, one would think that I actually, actively monitored the roach population based the efficacy of different methods of elimination right? I actually did.) *The image is of an area underneath an extremely large table. The water sources are dried out as they are difficult to reach so I neglected to water them. However, notice the roach cadavers and the continued presence of boric acid is visible in the natural paper napkin.*
J**N
Cost Effective for Stopping Roaches!
I had success with the Hot Shots Powder with Boric Acid against a roach infestation. The key to this product is understanding how to properly use it. 1. You can attempt to use the product as a barrier to prevent roaches and other pests from entering your home. I personally found this to be messy and ineffective. While this product will kill roaches on contact, you need to take the fight directly to their nest to stop an infestation. 2. You can create bait traps by mixing the Hot Shot powder with granulated sugar – the real stuff, not Sweet N’ Low or Splenda. I created traps by filling a plastic soda pop bottle cap with the powder, sprinkling in some sugar, and mixing it together with a toothpick. I attached a picture of my bait trap for reference. 3. Before placing your traps, you must thoroughly clean infested areas to ensure roaches have no other food sources. Roaches can survive off miniscule food crumbs, and even mold, mildew, and the feces and corpses of other roaches. I thoroughly cleaned my floors with a mixture of soap, bleach, and water, while also sanitizing hard surfaces with Lysol wipes. It is pivotal for you to eliminate sources where they can score free meals. 4. Place your bait traps in corners of rooms, underneath sinks, or behind toilets. Give it three days and wait for the roaches to consume the poison, dehydrate, and die. Their peers will eat their carcasses and also become poisoned as Boric acid cannot be metabolized by their bodies. Refill your bait traps as needed until the infestation is quelled. This product exceptionally well for me when used as a bait trap. It helped decimate an infestation in a rental property caused by messy tenants within four days. It may take longer for you depending on how bad your infestation is. I would not recommend this product if you have pets, as they may eat it and become sick. At less than $3 for a 16oz bottle, it’s very cost-effective, and can be applied multiple times.
M**E
Not for pet owners or households with small children
It does a moderate job, but DO NOT use if you have a pet household or small children. This is for use in unexposed areas, but due to it being a powder, it can spread out. Use with caution or go for a liquid spray or bug traps.
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