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How to Get Rid of Ants Using Borax
Keyword:
ant bait, insecticide
Author:
Melissa 'Liss' Burnell
Get rid of ants quickly and effectively with homemade Borax ant bait
Prep Time
5
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Total Time
5
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Equipment
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Bowl
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piece of cardboard (optional)
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cottonballs (optional)
Ingredients
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½
cup
Powdered sugar
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1 ½
tablespoon
Borax
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2
tablespoon
water
Instructions
How to Make Bait:
Mix one part sugar with one part Borax. Add warm water, mixing well.
½ cup Powdered sugar,
1 ½ tablespoon Borax,
2 tablespoon water
Put the mixture on a plate or in a bowl.
Place the bait where you have seen ants, or where you think they might be entering your home.
Let the bait sit for a few days.
Wipe up the bait with paper towels or cloth as necessary. Alternatively, the bait can be places on small squares of cardboard to make clean up faster.
Repeat steps 2-5 until the ants are gone.