Boric acid occurs naturally in the environment. It is present in the soil, water, and plants. Boric Acid dissolves in water and can flow through the soil with it. It can reach ground water under specific soil conditions. Nevertheless, its mobility in soil is affected by pH and the presence of certain metals. Plants can also absorb boric acid from the soil. It enters plants through their leaves. Once there, it usually becomes stuck and refuses to move into the fruit. Boron, a significant component of boric acid, is required for plant growth.
Nevertheless, too much boron can be hazardous to plants, causing them to develop slowly. Boron is especially toxic to citrus, stone fruits, and nut plants. Boric Acid does not produce fumes that are released into the atmosphere. Particles that enter the atmosphere do not degrade. Boric acid is almost non-toxic to birds. Freshwater fish find it mildly harmful to essentially non-toxic. Boric acid is almost non-toxic to frogs and toads, as well as aquatic species such as water fleas.
