wayne77590 Report post Posted May 30, 2019 Search on "Borax as ant repellent" without the quotes (as if that matters any more!) I think I read one theory that the ants ingest the borax and eventually pop a belly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted May 31, 2019 Wayne is correct, plus; Borax/Boron (and Diatomaceous earth) also works on any insect with an exoskeleton/Skeleton on the outside of the body, it gets underneath the exoskeleton and cuts them up enough they hemorrhage to death. Boron is not completely safe to humans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted May 31, 2019 I used Borax on tree beatles, that I got in CO...took a while, but they all got vacuumed up! Sprinkle around, inside coach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted June 2, 2019 Well___ Today DW spotted sugar ants in the MH. I re-treated a while ago. It will take a few days to see(not see?) results. We had removed all foods, cleaned thoroughly last fall after winterizing; guess they just liked the ambiance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted June 3, 2019 On 5/31/2019 at 12:16 PM, manholt said: I used Borax on tree beatles, that I got in CO...took a while, but they all got vacuumed up! Sprinkle around, inside coach. Do those Beatles sing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted June 3, 2019 Ray, They must have heard you talking about them. Use the Borax recipe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted June 3, 2019 Wayne, not anymore as a group! One did escape... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted June 4, 2019 He's gone for the army ants! Look out Ray! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted June 6, 2019 It's either mission accomplished or they left; either way no more ants seen since the bait blocks and spray. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaypsmith Report post Posted June 6, 2019 I have also been successful with confectioners sugar mixed with plaster of paris equally, then place a soda cap with water in it, works pretty well on most ants and roaches. This remedy locks up their digestive system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
