How to Kill Sugar Ants

Ants are an unwanted pest in homes.

Ants are extremely common household pests. Sugar ants are commonly found where there are sugary foods or substances left out. The best way to kill ants and stop them from coming back is to use boric acid type ant traps. Boric acid does not kill the ants immediately. Instead, it gives them time to bring some of the boric acid back to their home and distribute it to other ants within. This not only kills any ant that uses the trap but destroys ant dens from the inside out.

Things You'll Need

• Boric acid
• Corn syrup
• Spoon
• Paper or cardboard
• Bowl
• Boric acid based ant traps

Instructions

Make Boric Acid Ant Traps

1. Consult an associate at a home and garden center on the purchase of boric acid. A common brand name for boric acid is Borax.

2. Pour 1 part boric acid to 8 parts corn syrup in a bowl. Mix thoroughly with a spoon.

3. Place small globs of the boric acid and corn syrup mix on pieces of paper to complete the homemade traps.

Place Boric Acid Traps

1. Consult a home and garden center employee on the purchase of boric acid ant traps or use homemade ones.

2. Place ant traps in places you frequently see sugar ants. Some good locations are along walls, in the corners of rooms and near garbage cans.

3. Dispose of old traps and replace them with new ones when the traps run low, to kill any new sugar ant intruders.

References

• All Pest Control: Homemade Ant Baits
• How To Get Rid Of Things: How To Get Rid Of Sugar Ants