How can I get rid of 'Sugar' Ants?
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Any tips on getting rid of 'sugar' ants without calling an expensive pesticide company? They seem to congregate in and around my kitchen sink. Everything in my kitchen is cleaned (including floors) constantly, no open packages of food left out or crumbs yet these ants are persistent. Help!
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Mix equal parts Borax (powdered laundry booster) with powdered sugar. Ants love it but will kill them dead. Good news is it won't hurt pets or children if they should get in to it.
Borax in soda or beer lids away from pets
Thank you! I will try these suggestions!
There is also a product called Terro that works really well for sugar ants If you don't want to go the diy route. It's a liquid and also safe for pets and kids.
I too was going to suggest the borax/icing sugar solution. Remember that this is not instant kill. The ants carry it back to the nest and the nest is eventually killed off - hence no more ants.
Yes, I just read about the whole process. It is fascinating (as much as I despise these ants) how they operate. Thank you for your help!