Dealing with ants at home can feel endless. I tried sprays, traps, and DIY fixes—some worked briefly,
most didn’t. Then my aunt shared a trick that wiped out a colony in just 3 minutes—with almost no effort.
Why Common Remedies Fail:
Most products kill visible ants but not the colony. Ants you see are just workers; unless the queen is killed, they’ll keep coming back.
The Trick: Borax & Sugar
Mix 1 part borax (found in laundry aisles) with 3 parts sugar and a bit of water to form syrup.
Soak cotton balls or place drops on cardboard, and put them where ants appear—along baseboards, windows, or kitchens.
The sugar lures ants; they take the borax back to the colony. Since it’s slow-acting,
it spreads—reaching the queen. Within hours, ants vanish; in 1–2 days, the colony is gone.
Why It Works:
It’s simple, safe (when kept from pets/kids), and targets the root of the problem—the nest.
Bonus Tips:
Keep your home clean
Seal entry points
Store food in sealed containers
Eliminate moisture sources
This borax method truly ends the ant problem—not just the symptoms.
