How to Get Rid of Ants in Your Garden: A DIY Solution

Hello, everyone! Today I want to share a personal challenge I've been facing: a big ant problem in my backyard. Every time I go out to check on my plants or harvest some vegetables, I end up getting bitten by those pesky ants. Now, I'm all for respecting animals and insects, but sometimes you have to take action to protect your garden and yourself. In this blog post, I'll guide you through a DIY solution using borax to effectively get rid of ants in your garden.

Understanding the Importance of a Liquid and Dry Solution:

Step 1

The first thing to know is that ants not only drink the liquid solution but also carry a dry food material back to their nest to feed the larvae and the Queen. This is why it's essential to create both a liquid solution and a dry compound to target the entire ant population.

Creating the Liquid Solution:

Step 2

To make the liquid solution, you'll need a plastic bottle. Add 1 tablespoon of borax and 4 tablespoons of sugar to the bottle. The sugar helps mask the taste of borax, making it more enticing to the ants. Then, pour in 1/4 cup of water, close the bottle tightly, and shake the solution well.

Making the Dry Compound:

Step 3

Similarly, for the dry compound, take another plastic bottle and add 1 tablespoon of borax and 4 tablespoons of sugar. Add a few drops of water to the bottle and mix the compound thoroughly. The dry compound should still be on the drier side even after adding water.

Placing the Traps:

Step 4

Now it's time to strategically place the traps. Cut a notch in the plastic bottle to create an opening for the ants to enter. Locate the ant mounds in your garden and place both the dry compound and liquid solution traps next to them. Ensure the notch is facing up to prevent the solution from dripping out. If you have kids or pets, you can use a glass mason jar with holes poked in the lid for safety.

Observing the Results:

Step 5

After about a week, observe the effectiveness of the traps. You should see dead ants in the liquid solution trap, indicating that they took the bait. The dry compound trap should also catch a significant number of ants. Keep monitoring the traps and replacing them as needed.

Conclusion:

Using this DIY borax solution, I have personally seen a great reduction in ants in my garden. However, it's important to note that fighting ants can be an ongoing battle. The traps are highly effective, but ants may persist. Nonetheless, this approach provides a practical and affordable way to control and minimize the ant population in your garden.

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Happy gardening!