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The black death in Europe was caused by a virus which was carried by fleas. The fleas resided on the backs of black rats. The rats would help move the fleas, thus helping to mâ¦ove the virus. The fleas would bite people, which resulted in the people becoming infected.
Boric acid is more effective in killing eggs and larva than adult fleas. This means that it will take two to six weeks for the adult population of fleas to die off, but the application of Borax will end the cycle of flea life with that generation. Borax is potent for long periods of time. If new fleas get into your home, Borax left in the carpet and furniture will kill off the eggs and larva that these new fleas will create, limiting the infestation to the initial generation. Step 1 â Clean the House. It is important to begin by cleaning up.