How to Kill Ants With Honey

An ant infestation can cause trouble.

Honey and boric acid can be used in two different ways. One way is a more general means of ant control; the other is for carpenter ants.

Things You'll Need

• Honey
• Masking tape
• Power drill
• Boric acid
• Eyedropper

Instructions

First Solution

1. 

   Honey can be a bait for ants.

   Mix 1 teaspoon boric acid with 1/2 cup honey.

2. Heat the mixture until the acid dissolves.

3. Mix 1/2 cup plus 1 tsp of water with the honey/acid mixture.

4. Fill the eyedropper with the water/honey/acid mixture. Leave some out for the ants for at least two weeks.

Second Solution -- For Carpenter Ants

1. Use the honey as bait. Place small dabs of diluted honey onto the back of the non-sticky side of some masking tape.

2. Allow the ants to feed on the honey. Follow them back to their nest

3. 

   The best way to create small holes is a power drill.

   Use a power drill to drill a series of small holes (1/8 inch) into the places where the ants are entering and hiding. Drill and treat at least 3 to 6 feet on either side of a wall if you suspect a nest inside.

4. Puff boric acid into the ant's nesting areas. The boric acid will disperse and kill the ants.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't let pets or kids near the raw boric acid or the honey/water/acid mix.

References

• University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension: Keeping it Clean: Pest Control, Roaches and Ants
• University of Kentucky College of Agriculture: Carpenter Ants
• Ohio State University Extension: Ants In and Around the Home