BORIC ACID INCREASES THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CELLULOSE INSULATION AND PEST CONTROL.
In addition to keeping your home cooler in summer and warmer in winter, there is another benefit for cellulose insulation that is often left out when comparing the choices regarding insulation materials in your home. Specifically, we are talking about the control of plagues.
Most cellulose insulation manufactures use a crude, manmade boric acid, which offers a greater protection against arsons, but they also help to considerably reduce the growth of plagues at home.
On account of boric acid being a pesticide and insecticide, its inclusion in the pesticide insulation products works as a repellent for termites, fleas, flies, beetles, ants, cockroaches, and many other insects. While not all species are sensitive to the presence of this acid in insulation, the ability of Cellulose Insulation to penetrate into little holes and irregular surfaces prevents the coming in of any insect or plague in your home.
The cellulose insulation is also a great choice for replacing and repairing the insulation damaged by larger creatures and squirrel and raccoon pests. If your home has suffered damages by these annoying creatures, consider cellulose as your next insulating material.
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