I have been trying very hard to buy borax too. I encountered termite problems in my house. The pest control guy came and put some powder on the trails and said if there was no more white ant activity in a week, it would be considered solved. Recurrent of white ants later considered new case. After more reading on termites, I realized that the termites had merely withdrew from that spot after being disturbed. Sure enough, the termites continue to attack other locations in my house, keep shifting locations. Then I read that paper material soaked with borax solution is one of the most effective baits to wipe out the whole termite colony. Borax treated furniture would also prevent further attack by termites. Then I learnt that I need a license to buy borax and only certain companies like pest control companies and laboratories can take out the license. Borax is freely available to the public in US. I tried to reason with NEA guy (when the called me) that they can limit quantity for each purchase and make buyer to register the purchase just like buying glue. The officer just said no. I wrote to NEA requesting for their rationale for such tight control. They did not bother to answer. Talk about conspiracy?