Aloe vera is a good base for carrying oils and chemicals which can assist controlling mites. The main difference between boric acid and borax when mixing in aloe vera is that boric acid powder mixes in well resulting in a more liquid aloe vera mix while borax melts the aloe vera into water. What you will need * aloe vera * borax * container How to mix Notes Other chemicals can be added to this mix to make it more effective including Betadine, Pinetarsol and pure essential oils.