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The borax ant killer recipe in this article is easy to make. In fact chances are you probably already have the ingredients in your house. If you don’t, they are very easy to get. If it helps you click the image in this article of the ingredient you need. Now lets get into how to make three borax ant killer recipes. Disclaimer: The product links in this article are affiliate links. That doesn’t mean you will be paying any extra when you purchase. The price you pay is the same as if they were not affiliate links. I get a commission on each sale, which is a big help for me to keep this blog operating. Thank you for your assistance.  Borax is a common household product that has many uses. It typically comes in a cardboard box and is a white powdery substance. It can be naturally occurring and contains boron, sodium, and oxygen. You may have it already at your home, but if you don’t it’s easy to find at a store that sells cleaning supplies. Borax is an ingredient for a diy ant killer recipe. In fact there are several recipes that can be tried, but I am going to share with you what I believe is the best one. It has three ingredients that are easy to get.  Like other ant baits, this diy ant bait recipe is one that will take a bit of time to work. It may take a few days before you stop noticing the ants. This is because it takes time for them to consume the bait and bring it back to the colony. Contents Best Borax Ant Killer Recipe Recipe For Borax And Sugar To Kill Ants Recipe #1 Recipe #2 Recipe #3 Frequently Asked Questions Conclusion Best Borax Ant Killer Recipe There are several different recipes that can be used to kill ants with borax. The first recipe I am going to teach you is my favorite recipe. I use this one the most, and think this is the first one you should try.  The other recipes may be better for different applications, but still do the job well. Now let’s get into the best borax ant killer recipe.  Recipe For Borax And Sugar To Kill Ants The two key ingredients that will be used are borax and sugar. The sugar is to lure them in to eat the bait, and the borax is going to kill the colony.  The way it works is the ants will find the sugar mixture and consume it. They will then carry it back to the colony. It’s in the colony where the rest of the ants, including the queen, will eat the mixture.  Soon you will have no more ant problems.  Borax Ant Killer Recipe #1 This first recipe is my favorite. It isn’t hard to make, and doesn’t take any special equipment either. In fact the equipment that is needed for it are common items that you most likely have in the home. If you don’t have the exact items listed below you can substitute what you do have. Ingredients Borax Sugar Water Equipment Gloves Measuring Spoon Mixing Bowl Spoon When making any of the recipes in this article, it is always recommended to use protective gloves. Borax is a chemical that can cause skin irritation. Avoid contact whenever possible, and use necessary protective equipment as well. You don’t need much of the ingredients to make a bait station for ants. These can be placed anywhere there are visible signs of ants in your home. They will eat the bait and take it back to the nest. There it will kill the nest, getting rid of the ants in your home. Borax to Sugar Ratio The ratio for the bait is 1:1. You want to use equal parts of borax and sugar for this recipe to work the best. The amount of water may vary slightly, but it won’t take much water to make. The goal is for you to make it into a paste-like consistency. This will keep the poison in a solid state so the ants have an easy time taking it back to their nest. Small Batch of Borax Ant Killer Recipe Typically households that have an ant problem inside don’t need to make much of this poison. That’s why we will take  a look at the recipe for making a small batch of it. If you need a larger amount you can scale up the quantities of each ingredient. Steps Pour 1 tbsp of borax in a mixing bowl with 1 tbsp of sugar.  Add water to the mixture in small increments at a time.  Mix it up adding more water until it is in a paste-like consistency.  Transfer the mixture to the shallow dish and place it near the ant trail. If the ants are coming down a wall you can put this dish near the wall where it is directly below their trail. If they are on a counter you will want to place it nearby so it is as close to the trail as possible. You will need to be patient at this point. Soon a scout ant will find the poison and tell the others. Until then you can only wait. Borax Ant Killer Recipe #2 This is a variation of the first recipe, and requires the same ingredients. The main difference is there is one extra piece you are going to need. Ingredients Borax Sugar Water Cotton Ball Equipment Gloves Measuring Spoons Mixing Bowl Spoon The only additional ingredient is the cotton ball. I am calling this an ingredient because it is mixed with the other ingredients and used as a delivery tool.  The ratio of borax to sugar is still the same. Use equal parts borax and sugar. You want to use more water this time to make it easier to saturate the cotton ball. Make the mixture a liquid, instead of a paste. Steps Pour 2 tbsp borax into