Old 02-07-2012, 10:16 AM
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Mix 1/4 C of honey with 1/2 tsp of borax and drop small amounts in their path. We had severe ant problems and, although it took two treatments, they were gone in short order.



Originally Posted by earthwalker View Post
Looks like the little guys are coming inside to avoid all that rain! Dusting talcum powder around the bed/base should deter any more of them moving in. Borax is good too, sprinkled around the skirtings but just a little (it is toxic to pets and children).
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