How much Borax should you use in your ant bait formula?

Ant bait kills entire colonies of ants. A simple, effective ant bait formula is sugar, water and Borax. But HOW MUCH Borax? I answer this question with an experiment.

[@maestrovso]

I wouldn't write the ratios down in plain sight as the ants would see them.

[@MissTrixie29]

I too noticed that and thought that it probably affected the results.

[@Sakunayanathara]

@@MissTrixie29 Agreed , It should be a blind test

[@gc0009]

xD you guys are funny

[@keithmcgurn5336]

@@Sakunayanathara i wanted to try a blind test but i couldn't get any ants to allow me to blindfold them.

[@geoben1810]

@@keithmcgurn5336 Yeah, they can be uncooperative little bastards can't they?

[@jenniferglover40]

I personally feel this is exactly how I want my information. People need proof and facts. This was a textbook perfect format for me. Overall great video. I will do exactly this . Thanks so much

[@haroldwilson4157]

Can’t beat the good ol’ scientific method. Jesse Pinkman would be proud.

[@lovelaugh7299]

I like my Informationen packed with some flowers which hide a nasty punch behind it

[@nancyross3964]

This was great thank you.

[@olive_99]

I completely agree!!

[@shirleylester452]

It is also important to set out bait to be fed to the Queen or else she will sense the stress of the colony and lay an egg that will produce another Queen. In essence, the ant population will increase over time rather than decrease. Try creating a bait station by cutting entrance holes part way up in an old yogurt container with a sealing lid. Then soak a slice of bread or a waffle in the borax/sugar solution and set it in the bottom of the yogurt container. Add some solution in the bottom of the container as well. The ants will drink the solution and that will kill them. They will also chew off small pieces of the break to carry back to the colony. The Queen will be fed the tainted bread and will in turn die. This method eliminates the entire colony and does so without the Queen being able to produce a replacement Queen.

[@hal7ter]

poifect, thanks!

[@auntiebarnes]

Thanks!

[@salsa090968]

NICE!

[@soyuen8438]

This sounds great, my issue is happening in the kitchen area, they come in and out from the floor vents in the kitchen, any advice on setting the said yogurt tub bait as I have a doggie

[@iishuffle28]

@@soyuen8438 I saw on another video, to use like an empty sour cream tub with your solution inside, the lid taped shut, and holes cut in the lid for the ants to come and go. Your pets shouldn't be able to get to the contents inside.

[@abaricevic]

I wanted to take the time to thank you for this video. The testing is what caught my attention as well as seeing the results in your video. This video is the epitome of what SHOULD be on KZbin when it comes to DIY. Absolutely incredible! As an accountant, the math was my favorite part, especially weighing the water to make it that oil consistency. I used your 5:1 method in my house and it removed our problem within 12 hours. We had an ant problem for over 2 years! I cannot thank you enough.

[@nunyabusiness863]

Well said.

[@Daluke61]

Was going to write a very positive review. Yours saves me time. Ditto.

[@bobbyd5276]

The perfect comment.

[@kayeprescott8228]

5 Borax to 1 sugar OR 5 sugar to 1 Borax?????

[@bortonbob]

@@kayeprescott8228 He never mentions using Borax more than 1 to 1 with sugar, so his conclusion was 1 part Borax to 5 parts sugar.

[@gr8dvd]

For those with short memories (like me) 5:1 -> 5 parts sugar to 1 part borax + water to syrupy [vegetable oil] consistency. Great video!

[@sazure2]

Thank you for posting that information.

[@DulceN]

Thanks!

[@nathanheu1616]

Thought he said 5 part Borax to 1 part sugar.

[@suejackson3664]

@@nathanheu1616 The Borax was all 1 part, with varying parts of sugar.

[@annecaru9208]

@@nathanheu1616 HE DID

[@SnaggleX]

Great experiment. As a retired science teacher I couldn't be more pleased seeing you involve your daughter in this project.

[@bobbyd5276]

hear hear

[@micstica]

What I like is that you are teaching your daughter a scientific method. Good parenting.

[@keithmcgurn5336]

Yes excellent demonstration of the scientific method having your daughter helping you is very good way of helping her thinking of how logically think about things. Helps in keeping from falling victim to so many of the scamming schemes people are always throwing at you.

[@jennab313]

Dude, your deadpan humor is HILARIOUS!!! "The dining table we are setting . . . "They've drank all the kool-aid" "12 hours since the party started" "no ants left except that guy Rambo" I'm laughing so hard I forgot that the reason I came here was to find a way to kill my ant invasion! 😂😂

[@tanyavandeventer3377]

🤣🤣🤣

[@lucybenjamin5159]

You forgot "shoulder to shoulder"!😄

[@corimiller6604]

The Rambo ant really got me 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@debbieg8951]

As a former high school chemistry teacher, I love the way you used the scientific method in this process. And your young assistant did an incredible job. Bravo! I've been reading so many different ant bait recipes and everyone has a different take on it. I didn't want to waste time and ingredients, so your video was exactly what I needed. And now I'm off to make my own 5:1 mixture. Thanks!!

[@Tha_AntiChrist]

This is the best video on KZbin for how to kill ants properly

[@redneckoriental]

Thank you. Happy hunting.

[@dontblameme6328]

There is no improper way to kill ants. If they die then it's very proper.

[@benbabajide7027]

You should receive an award for this video. It is simply perfect!!! Just like someone commented below, your video should be used as a standard. No BS, just facts and proof, and concisely presented. Thank you! 👍

[@amywalker7515]

Perhaps we should show this video to our government representatives and show them how to determine if something is working or not.

[@petroc62]

My father used to put a teaspoon of borax into a can of coke and leave it on a high shelf on our back porch to kill wasps. I've read that borax in any concentration is deadly to most insects to include ants, wasps, hornets, etc. When Dad used to do the borax and coke mix, honeybees would leave it alone. I seems that even though they like sweet things, they aren't very fond of coke but hornets and wasps are. It usually took about a week before all the wasps or hornets would quit coming around. If the can was emptied, a new can would be put out to ensure any other wasps or hornets could get a drink too.

[@StephanyIsMe]

Wow I'm going to try this. Thank you

[@pingping035]

This is one of the best experiments I've seen.Very informative.

[@splagyetsi3287]

Great way to explain to kids how to run a simple experiment and to allow the results for speak for themselves.

[@redneckoriental]

Thank you. I try to make things educational for my kids. Whether teaching them about chemical and mechanical bonds of different adhesives while gluing things or teaching the purpose of defining theories and setting up controls when killing insects, they need to be able to relate what they learn in school to real-life experiences.

[@imranmir3403]

thanks for covering all scenarios in one shot

[@chrismorse2096]

Awesome! Very informative! Thanks for taking the time to do the analysis!

[@joemaclellan7619]

Really well done! Thanks for your (and daughters) time and effort. Can't wait to try it out!

[@lawngrease849]

This has got to be the best and most informative video in this educational category I have ever seen, so thank you for that. About to go try it 👍🏻

[@NoteConference]

That time of year again. Thanks for this!

[@boncoon]

I think you did a fantastic job with this video. Thank you for all your effort and kindness.

[@andrewwalker1377]

Water at half the weight of the sugar and borax is probably the most important measurement Its because of vids like this that people then do their own experimenting. Thanks!

[@pnwRC.]

AWESOME video! I knew about the borax sugar mixture, but I didn't have time to experiment with the proper ratio(s) to make it at home. Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@williamevans4622]

Absolutely i like the 5 to 1 and here in Yuma Arizona we definately will use this method, thank you

[@Jonas_Fox]

Thanks for the in-depth examination. I've had hit or miss results with borax traps so this is a help.

[@tonylou1234]

Excellent experiment. You covered many variables of ratios, time and brands. I will try with my grandson this weekend. Thank you!

[@kathyn3978]

Loved your video. Your daughter is a wonderful lab assist! And Rambo was hilarious. But we woke up to ants on the kitchen counter today. Haven’t seen them in the house in many years but then again, it hasn’t been this warm this early in Wisconsin…ever. I’m trying your method with Borax and disposable containers with lids. Another video had holes pounded into canning jar lids but we need every one of those lids we can find😱 Thanks for your time with this experiment

[@mikebergman1817]

My friend, My wife and I want to thank you, and say that your video was the best video available on this subject. I was laughing between taking notes. Just wanted to say you got a new sub, and that we appreciate the testing you did here.

[@c.kainoabugado7935]

Awesome video. Super informative. Love the demonstration 👍🏾

[@timothyjholloway]

This WORKS. Thank you so much! I no longer have an ant problem!

[@benroosa2328]

One of the best videos I have seen and quite informative, in fact I'm going to make a 3-1 mix for my ant infestation tomorrow! Thanks!

[@killyourtelllievision]

WAY KUUL PSA BRO! THANX FOR SHARING YOUR WISDOM!

[@hatikvah1212]

What a great DIY video! I am so glad I came across this one since I've spent a LOT of money on those Terro ant bait products--and even though they work, it appears that I can now make my own, more effective ant bait traps. Excellent job providing the measurements and comparisons. Your explanation narrative is very clear, to the point, and no fluff. And your results speak for themselves. Overall, a really useful and beneficial DIY video; I'll be telling all my friends about this one!

[@gordonshaffer5560]

Great job, excellent demonstration of the empirical method applied to everyday living.

[@negativghostrdr]

This works incredibly well. Thank you SO much sir! Had no idea where the colony was in our home, Made one of these traps...insanely easy....they are all gone. Just had to be a little patient and avoid stepping on any while they formed a solid line between the bait and their nest...still don't know where they were, but it really doesn't matter now that they are gone. Again, thank you for your generous sharing of information sir!

[@joviv6340]

Thanx a TON , i was looking for something like this .

[@jasonplace937]

A five minute video that answered all my questions? Good Job.

[@RC-Heli835]

I just watched a video where a guy had a great idea to keep the mix from drying out and getting so hard that the ants just give up on it. He blended water into the borax first to dissolve it. Then addend 6 to 1 sugars but not all of the sugar at once. By the time he was done adding the sugar he had like small crumbs in his bait station. I have always just made a syrup and wet it regular. I've been using 1to 1 for a while. I started out with 2 to 1 years ago though and just sort of quit measuring it out. It always works but 5 to 1 will make my borax go a lot farther. I've found that if I go by my ( I use Grizzly Windergreen cans with 4 holes drilled on the side beneath the lid at 12, 3, 6 and 9 ) bait stations every so often and add water it keeps them soft and works for months. I also leave open cans in the garage where those pesky Palmetto bugs can get in easy. Some folks call them big roaches or flying roaches. They love to sample the mix now and then and I see them all the time on their backs for no apparent reason but then I realize they must have found my bait station. I'm seeing very few of those now days. Between palmetto bugs and ants its been a constant battle around here and I hate to spray toxic poisons especially in the kitchen. I always say if you can smell ant spray its getting into your lungs. I will try 5 to 1 now that'll make my borax go farther for sure. Thanks for sharing.

[@anthonydarmanin]

Thank you a thousand times for this wonderful video, I have had an ant problem for over a month; the traps I bought were absolutely useless and a waste of money, one application of your borax/sugar/water recipe and they all disappeared overnight..even li'l Rambo!

[@russellhadaller3916]

Great video! You went above and beyond!!

[@user-vl3bo4su9w]

Thank you for the video I will use your advice 😊

[@joeysixtysix]

Rambo made me laugh so hard!

[@keithmcgurn5336]

Yes I caught thqat too so funny I did laugh out loud

[@aaajimmyb7472]

He should have said it's over Johnny! !!!!!

[@LIVITLUVIT]

Best video on the subject!

[@redneckoriental]

Thanks very much!

[@marlenecesarotti8468]

sure was simple and to the point...

[@slamminhawgs9847]

awesome job! thanks for the experiment and great information

[@Make_Me_A_Sandwhich]

THNAK YOU SOOOO MUCH for taking the time to find what is optimal

[@maine9319]

Yes this is the best video I've seen and I've watched a lot. Thank you for sharing your experiment. It will save us a lot of time. Sharing to family and friends

[@redneckoriental]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ericsophiea6481]

Best video on this topic that I've found! Thanks for sharing a informative video based on critical thinking and evidence! You're right to use a lower concentration, since killing the ants too quickly keeps them from bringing the bait back to the colony and killing the queen. I love that you did truly independent experimentation. Pretty rare.

[@aaajimmyb7472]

Wow another amazing super great video info and analysis from absolutely the best channel on KZbin. Fantastic stuff .

[@havebenthere]

Great video and terrific narration!

[@AM_Mechanic]

thanks for the info, ants are crazy this year

[@Gary65437]

Good study. I also wondered about how much to use. I also heard that ants also like protein and that is what they take back home for the youngsters. I mix some up in eggs and tofu and ketchup for them with a side dish of grapes and mashed up apple. Works great.

[@nunyabusiness863]

Thanks for this. Very helpful and it works well.

[@kathyanne3587]

Thank you so much for doing this experiment...........I appreciate the time you put into it........

[@rolijain3985]

Smooth details .thanks for sharing ! Much needed info.wonderful explanations and edits. Subscribed to your voice ...calm and 😎

[@redneckoriental]

Thank you for watching and subscribing!

[@larrymurchie8339]

Were can i buy this Borax in Australia. I have Boron with a poision too human consumption add, sold as a cleaner only use :-/ [e-mail]

[@tomstevens3821]

Thanks for doing this great video. It answers the exact questions I was having about all the different formulas for ant killing with borax on KZbin. also it's so cute having your daughter be the scientist! As an aside, one thing I've noticed using Tetro, is sometimes some ants start to ignore it. I wonder if it's because all the ants that like that formula of Tetro have died and so the only ants left are the ones that don't like it and they make a new colony. But since now I can make my own bait I can change up the formula to get them to eat too. Thanks again for a super and scientific analysis.

[@redneckoriental]

Hi Tom. Thanks for the comments. By daughter loves doing these these things. Every 20 colonies or so, I find a colony that doesn't go for sugar. Then I have to find out what they're after and mix Borax with whatever that is. In those instances, it has always seemed to be dog food. So, I just pulverize dog food in lieu of sugar and add Borax and a little water. As for colonies coming back to life, I used to suspect that I wasn't completely killing the colonies. Then, I started taking the effort to follow the trails to the colonies' entrances. Those colonies never came back to life. So, I knew once the colony was dead, it wasn't coming back. The one I used for the experiment is still dead. I couldn't believe how many colonies there must be around my house. Then again, some of these guys are making trails 50 feet long to get to the house. So, it's a really large area to consider.

[@suzannehartmann946]

@@redneckoriental Canned chicken also seems to be very popular.

[@KillrMillr7]

Thanks for the info, great explanation Btw I love the channel handle 😁

[@vodkatonic814]

Such simple, but great info!

[@Tech-Mark]

I've been using Terro for many years. For some reason it just wasn't working this year. Saw in another video the idea to use a small piece of frozen waffle so the young ants can eat, and also to take to the queen. Made a mixture of borax and sugar, 3 parts sugar, 1 part borax and poured on a small chunk of waffle. They were gone the next day and haven't been back (6 weeks later now)

[@joletty1793]

Good idea, thanks for sharing!

[@MoeReefs]

I am having the same issue with Terro. It used to work and would not see ants for a year or 2. Now they just keep coming back. Some dead and some not. I though maybe I bought a bad batch. I purchased 3 different times more Terro and still no positive results. What the hell?

[@Tech-Mark]

@@MoeReefs I went to Walmart and got the cheapest frozen waffles they had (the Walmart brand) and put some of the ant Terro on a very small chunk of frozen waffle. Within 2 days, ants were completely gone. Has something to do with the young small ants needing something solid to help them ingest the terro

[@MoeReefs]

@@Tech-Mark Thanks, I am going to try that. I have seen other people say the same thing.

[@varbed]

​@qcmark52806 did you also add some water on the waffle?or pure solid borax and sugar?

[@mcclussy552]

Great info, I’m having an ant problem in my kitchen, and weirdly enough, after a deep clean, they seem to be worse than before spring cleaning. I’m going to get borax today and will make these traps and I have faith after seeing your video, that the plan will work. They love my counter so I didn’t want to spray anything toxic on them and this is absolutely perfect! Thank you so much.

[@danadenisepatten7443]

1/2 vinegar & 1/2 water and wash down counters with it. It really worked for me!!

[@catherineskis]

I have the same thing happen always! I thought it was just me.

[@valeriep.4716]

@@danadenisepatten7443 Vinegar and water mix didn't work for me at all. They just kept coming! The ants seem to be after water in my kitchen sink as well as my bathroom sink here in SoCal's hot weather. Now, I'm going to give Borax a try.

[@pt8292]

@@valeriep.4716 borax + sugar mix + water. rip a paper towel in half, fold it into a little square, soak and place where an ant is passing, they will sit on it for hours. can also use a cotton pad.

[@vishaloza8961]

Thanks. I recently tried 1:1 ratio and ants didn't eat at all. I'll try 5:1 today. Thanks! Appreciate your efforts.

[@tawanaspence6579]

Great experiment!!! Thank you!!!

[@billhill1943]

May I just tell you something? I get carpenter ants every couple of years. Those black ones. One day, I found a parade of ants had come down and were waiting in line, one behind the other, for something in my closed cabinet. I open the door to see what's going on, and found a new bag (sealed) of light brown sugar had been pecked open (NOT the white sugar), and judging by the parade of ants, the lucky devil went back and brought down a whole army of ants to carry this food back to the nest. By letting them continue to take their treat home with them, I was able to watch this ongoing parade and see that they were coming down from and going back to my attic. I watched the scout go back and bring back his army of ants, one behind the other. I was mesmerized. I eventually removed the source (the brown sugar) that they regarded as gold. I then put more brown sugar in a little cup in the attic and periodically went up there to check out ant activity. Sure enough. More comings and goings to a certain floor board. We pryed up the slightly loose floor board to find and entire community of ants. There were also zillions of ants not yet born, encased in some white thick filmy, gooey looking stuff. The little black ants could be seen. We sprayed them to death with insecticide immediately (about 20 of the adults scattered and got away. Not good. I'll be faster next time) and then we picked up this large thick gooey mass of ants with a large spatula and put them in a plastic bag and secured tightly and threw them in the trash outside. Bottom line: Carpenter ants go for the brown sugar (big time) and they'll be so much activity that you can follow them back to their nest. Ahaaaaa. Black carpenter ants love brown sugar. It's valued highly and more nutritious, as far as big black ants are concerned and they were bringing it to the caregivers of their unborn who were encased in this womb-like; jelly-like white substance. So, what you use, depends on what kind of ants you have. Carpenter ants don't seem to go for white sugar. Perhaps you can also make the above concoction with brown sugar and borax, if you have carpenter ants. I haven't tried the liquid method yet. This year, I have tiny little brown ants, so I will now try the borax method and white sugar on them. Thank you, redneck oriental. Thumbs up.

[@w.7194]

Love the Rambo ant....lol.....great experiment and video.

[@cellularmitosis2]

Thanks so much for taking a scientific approach here! This would actually be a great school science project for a kid!

[@jasperstreak7865]

VERY thorough. THANKS!

[@RedStarSQD]

Hi :) very nice experiment. Well presented. Alot of ant removal videos say that a dry formula should be used also as babies only eat solid food. So it would be nice if you could please do a follow up in a week to see if ants come back. I would like to know if dry formula is needed. I used commercial stuff last season on a deck and exposed ant nest and 1 colony. Killed satellite queen for sure. But not sure if main one just moved or died. So now, going to try your 5 to 1 suggestion both liquid and dry. Ty for video. I loved the science team! :)

[@NowPleaseReadThis]

Brilliant research design and explanation. Thank you. Recap; 5 sugar to 1 borax is what you found to be ideal. Hydration ratio of water to powder helpful too. This is what a great YT posting looks like. It wasn't click bait - it was ant bait.

[@johnryanasong8068]

What's the ratio if the water for 5:1?

[@wakerobin9215]

@@johnryanasong8068 regardless of whatever ratio of borax to sugar, use half the total powder weight for water. (1:12) For example: If your borax and sugar weighs 2 oz total together, use 1 oz of water to dissolve. Boiling water is better too, btw. Just cool it down before you set it out.

[@tracyb3198]

@@wakerobin9215 Since you have experience. Will this work for regular ants outside all in my mulch. They’re everywhere and I came home from work today and there were 3 ant trails climbing up my front wall of my house. I just quickly sprayed them but what can I do? I don’t see any mounds anywhere so how do I know what kind of ants they are

[@wakerobin9215]

@@tracyb3198 Hi Tracy, so I don't personally have experience with ants and mulch, but I decided to look it up. It seems people do try a similar trick with the borax and sugar - they make the mixture, soak cotton balls, and place them on pieces of tinfoil outside where you think the nest is. Then give it a few days and see if it works. You call also try mixing in diatomaceous earth into your mulch. That takes a few weeks but is also effective from what I hear. Hope that helps.

[@BubblesPothowari]

Such a wonderful approach, DIY, simple arithmatics & convincing !!!!

[@Rob-kv3ry]

Thanks for the test. Very helpful.

[@DulceN]

Great video. Just remember to put the bait inside a taped container, i.e.: cream cheese or butter tub with small holes drilled for access, to prevent poisoning house pets or wildlife (except ants, of course).

[@suzannehartmann946]

The borax is a NUTRIENT for humans and pets of ALL kinds, birds and mammals. Unless you keep insects as pets. Bachelor of science medical technology.

[@rudyardkipling4569]

Don't bother. You could dip your cat in borax and let it lick itself clean and your cat might never forgive you but it wouldn't poison the cat. The mechanism is that the borax forms crystals in the ant's insides and the sharp edges poke holes in it. Very dependent on the scale.

[@OmikronZeta]

@@rudyardkipling4569 It is dangerous to pets in large doses, according to multiple sources I consulted. "Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal distress including nausea, persistent vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea"

[@Nylak-Otter]

Also, pets and wildlife can break open a plastic container in seconds. My Chihuahua can breach a jar of peanut butter that's never been opened in less than 15 seconds if I turn my back. Just holds it still with a front paw and bites right through the plastic. (Granted, her teeth and gums are excellent for a 12-year-old Chihuahua, but that's how they lose them!) My pit bulls would just pick the trap up, bite it a few times until it was crushed, and straight-up swallow it because they lack a sense of self-preservation when it comes to stuff that smells edible. My puppy actually eats ants now because a honey-based bait I used to use made them smell like honey, so now if she sees an ant, she eats an ant. Sluuuuurp. If you use a high concentration of Borax, just keep it out of reach from your curious pets. You're likely underestimating them, and it likely won't do longterm damage, but it's not worth the risk.

[@olgakammel5216]

Great and efficient experiment. I loved your detailed explanations too. Lovely helper. I’m off to do the work and I hope it also works on red ants too. Thank you sooo much for taking the time.

[@redneckoriental]

Thank you, Olga. If the ants aren't attracted to sugar, lay out some other items and see what it is they're attracted to. Then you can mix in your borax and water to make bait.

[@KenJames9911]

Outstanding Work! Thank You, So Much.

[@snaggletooth14]

Q: Why don’t ants ever get sick? A: Cuz they have little anty bodies.

[@redneckoriental]

Scientific fact. Dr. Oz would agree.

[@thabangreneilwelelaka4389]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bingbongcrisologo3614]

E d wow!

[@moto1p1]

What's worse than ants in your pamts? *WARNING* The answer may be mildly offensive! Uncles.

[@hummingbird275]

Snaggle 😳🤣🤣

[@grgameready7363]

Great experiment, and great for involving your kid. Learning and testing is fun for both adults and children. And now I know that 5:1 is a great ratio! Thanks boss!

[@johngoldsworthy1925]

Excellent video. Concise and to the point. Thanks for this. 👍👍

[@eugene5438]

Great video, thank you. I wasn't looking for this video, but it came to me at the perfect time!

[@JM.TheComposer]

This is awesome! Can you please do one for grease ants, with peanut butter and borax?

[@j0einc0gnit0]

Thanks for this video! 5:1 worked great! At 8pm on Wednesday, I Placed the mixture on 4" x 6" "mats" of masking tape on the floor in a couple of key spots and within 24 hours the number of ants had dropped significantly and the ones that remained were lethargic. 24 hours after that there was only 1 or two ants at each mat and by Saturday morning - No more ants. They've banned Borax based consumer grade insecticides where I live (Canada), so the stuff we can buy in the store takes weeks of constant application to work. This concoction has been a Game changer!

[@hal7ter]

I hate living in Canada.

[@jetsetjoey]

@@hal7ter, we're from Canada & moved to the USA decades ago- to escape socialism. Now, I see Trudeau Jr. is passing some VERY draconian laws up there. I fear the only thing that is going to save our (I'm still a citizen) once great nation is a REVOLUTION...

[@chrisosborne9079]

So you mix 1 part borax and 5 parts sugar and add water until the consistency of what?

[@j0einc0gnit0]

@@chrisosborne9079 Just a thin syrup - like those flavored syrups people use to flavour coffee

[@leonmaliniak]

Excellent experimental study and strategy which no other video on this subject has ever offered...congrats

[@smilncynic]

Great presentation!

[@hanselmunchkin5276]

Excellent video. I've been using this formula for years, and it is remarkable how effective this simple solution is. By the way, it is as safe for pets and humans a concoction as you can make.

[@soyuen8438]

Is Borax safe to pets ? I’m eager to know does this work with carpenter ants and is it safe to dogs ?

[@lolitabonita08]

thank you for sharing the info...however i found that the sugar borax works for some type of ants...but not other...i use the fat of cooked steak with borax and it works...but as i said depends of the kind of ant...

[@HousBinPhartiin]

Great video! Thanks!

[@AnnInFL]

Excellent work! Thank you! I was wondering what ratio was best also. I will try this in my garden!

[@VideosfromNH]

Nice video showing different ratios and results. Do these ants know they "volunteered"?

[@redneckoriental]

Of course the did. You can ask them yourself. Oh...

[@charitogaspi8326]

Thank you so much. Saved me a lot of time instead of doing the experiement.

[@PostalBound]

Great video! Very smart and informative. Thanks for sharing.

[@byronwhitney665]

Great presentation. You nailed it!

[@bhara1008]

Very informative and clear, no time waste. Pls keep it up 🙏🙏

[@MichaelaH2059]

Just to clarify, you're suggesting 5 sugar to 1 borax? 5 Tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon of borax? Thank you for this! I've been trying different ratios at home and not had much success.

[@joeyholley9209]

Very good information, I really like how you did your diligence in your experiment which seems to debunk a lot of other mixing ratios. 😀 Thanks again, great approach and follow up to a serious ant problem. 🐜

[@guidoitaliano7722]

This was very informative. I watched 4 or five videos prior to this one and this is by far the best,,,,thank you for this information

[@fb5514]

Scientific!!! I love it.Thanks for taking the time to do this so I don't have to. And your helper is a sweetie.

[@The.Ghost.of.Tom.Joad.]

Great video. I like experiments because they help you steer clear of mindless woo-woo. Thanks for doing the experiment for us. You gave me an idea: using foil for the baits. Brilliant in its simplicity, allowing me to set many more traps. That said, I've been going 4 to 1 (which I now know is a good ratio thanks t your experiment) in small plastic yogurt containers. I also add a quarter of a cookie or small section of bread crust, soaking it in the solution. Workers will take parts of the contaminated food back to the nest and feed it to the queen, her young, and any ants that stay in the colony. They'll all die.

[@santanuchakraborty6800]

Yes my dear i also use the same ratio and technique used by you and get great result. Lot of love from india.

[@johnson9195]

Great experiment. Thank you for sharing. It's good to know I can mix it stronger than I have been.

[@michaelfitzpatrick1241]

Well done. Not a lot of unnecessary information. All of it was relevant and I love the comparison.

[@derekmclv]

Great video. Did you use 20 Mule branded Borax for this experiment, and would Boric acid work as a substitute for the Borax? If so, any word on the acid to sugar ratio to use?

[@jeanetteconway6058]

Yes it will still work

[@Bees6667]

Very specific and professional. Gave it a like.

[@chuchutao]

wow. I enjoy your experiment. Thanks!!

[@whenim6462]

Well done. Your assistant seemed to enjoy the experiment.

[@shermanhofacker4428]

Not all ants are sweet eaters. Boric acid is what I use mixed with grease, peanut butter or sweet stuff. The ants that were in pupa stage will come out over the next week or so, keeping the bait around for a while will get them also.

[@redneckoriental]

I agree. They're not all attracted to sweet. Once in a while, I have a colony that will only go for dog food. In those instances, I smash up dog food, add Borax and a little water. I always try the sugar first because it seems 99% of the time, my ants will take the sugar. If not, I just follow them to see what they're eating. Thanks for the comment.

[@foto2548]

@@redneckoriental what does 5 to1 mean, please? Like teaspoons or, im not sure or how to measure. Thank you for your help.

[@carloszenteno]

@@foto2548 It is a proportion of ingredients. Could be 5 grams sugar to 1 gram borax. I think in this case he used ounces.

[@squirrelcovers6340]

@@foto2548 it means 5 parts sugar to 1 part Borax.

[@Metathronxyz]

Mine went for different kinds of nuts. Does that means they won't want sugar? They completely ignore the store bought trap, like they don't like what's inside, althought I don't know what that is...