How To Make Homemade ANT KILLER

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  • Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
  • In todays video I show you How To Make HOMEMADE ANT KILLER, using just 2 ingredients, honey and Borax. Borax is quite cheap and you should be able to find it in the laundry or cleaning section of your supermarket or hardware store.
    Borax naturally kills ants by interfering with their digestive system. This slow kill allows time for the worker ants to consume the bait and head back to their nest to share it with the rest of the colony and the queen. It may take a few applications to totally rid yourself of ants.
    This budget ant killer is very effective, give it a try!
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  • @67daltonknox
    @67daltonknox Год назад +145

    A tip to make this even more effective. Put a small piece of cake in the trap so it soaks up some of the mixture. The ants will cart bits off to the nest, and this seems to wipe out the nest completely. To protect other animals, I use a small lidded plastic pot, drill some 1/8inch holes near the bottom, then insert the cake and fluid and screw the top back on. The ants soon find their way in.

    • @kittenwiskerz299
      @kittenwiskerz299 Год назад +21

      I saw another video just the other day that did exactly that! He used a piece of waffle. Apparently the ants will use the 'solids' to feed the larvae and the liquid for the adults. We have carpenter ants just outside the front door, and I used a yogurt container. Didn't have a drill so just cut some holes near the bottom with a sharp tipped serrated knife. I had a squeeze bottle of sugar and borax solution that I made a year ago (for ants in another area of the house) and it still worked great! (My recipe was 1 part borax to 5 parts sugar and enough water to make a syrupy consistency).
      Covered containers are a good optiom when you don't want other critters to get into it.

    • @ginger6582
      @ginger6582 Год назад +2

      Good advice.

    • @vesnakraskovic1817
      @vesnakraskovic1817 5 месяцев назад +7

      You don't need a water. Just borax, sugar and wet biscuit covered with that mixture.

    • @peaceful3250
      @peaceful3250 3 месяца назад +1

      ​@@vesnakraskovic1817 Wouldn't most ants take the sugar and leave the borax?

  • @RockinRobb
    @RockinRobb 3 года назад +148

    Had terrible infestations at several places in the house. Used the Borax/Honey method and within a couple of days, no more ants! Thanks Greg!

    • @whitleytracy7445
      @whitleytracy7445 2 года назад +4

      Oh thank god! I have tried ant traps and they seemed the fuel them. Im crossing fingers

    • @mrcryptozoic817
      @mrcryptozoic817 Год назад

      Also works on yellow jackets and bald faced hornets but instead of sugar, use cat food.

    • @tomjones2348
      @tomjones2348 4 месяца назад

      I can't wait to try it.

  • @326artemis
    @326artemis 2 года назад +87

    Love Australian accent. I watched several videos on this. Some were too long. Some moved their phone around so much that I got sea sick. This was short. To the point. Simple. Concise. And I like that you added the caution at the end about dogs, butterflies, etc. Thank you. Your formula is the one I chose.

    • @gregthegardener
      @gregthegardener  2 года назад +7

      Thank you :D

    • @pattyq429
      @pattyq429 Год назад +1

      I agree! Short, explains everything thoroughly, and no jerky movements. Plus the advice at the end ❤

  • @johasnolife5121
    @johasnolife5121 4 года назад +1017

    literally had one crawl across my phone screen just now lmao thanks for this

    • @crybaby7916
      @crybaby7916 4 года назад +25

      i hate them so much i cru

    • @petersontanis
      @petersontanis 4 года назад +118

      He gon snitch to the rest on what you’re doing

    • @joemama8243
      @joemama8243 4 года назад +7

      Did it work??

    • @zz45qq33
      @zz45qq33 4 года назад +2

      Petey Boii HAHAHA

    • @chrisflowers1013
      @chrisflowers1013 3 года назад +5

      While watching I had a ant crawling in my hand lol

  • @Erenehh
    @Erenehh 3 года назад +294

    Queen ant : what have you bought be today?
    Ants : sweet water.
    Queen : interesting..

  • @JavyPR55
    @JavyPR55 5 лет назад +39

    I was searching for good French fries recipe and RUclips decided this was good to recommend. I was not disappointed.

  • @juliosdiy3206
    @juliosdiy3206 3 года назад +116

    Oh yeah the red ant colony in my basement is goin be history this weekend fo sure!

  • @commess1
    @commess1 4 года назад +84

    Will definitely try this. I swear my home is a 5 star hotel for ants!

    • @antomano5623
      @antomano5623 3 года назад

      That's like my backyard for me.

  • @neavehadebrossard7667
    @neavehadebrossard7667 Год назад +8

    Dude you really have no idea how much you're helping me right now I literally just woke up to like 81 ants all over my bed

  • @0ddLemon
    @0ddLemon 3 года назад +187

    Literally, the best RUclips video I've ever seen. You radiate good vibes my guy and you could not have been more helpful or to the point.

    • @Simon-pl2zi
      @Simon-pl2zi 2 года назад +9

      an Ant Killer video is the best youtube video you've ever seen?

    • @ye7s8dneygr75
      @ye7s8dneygr75 2 года назад +4

      @@Simon-pl2zi
      Yes

  • @vickigower8125
    @vickigower8125 3 года назад +246

    I was happy to hear that you took the time to also mention safety precautions people should take to prevent the possibility of this concoction being consumed by animals, wildlife, butterflies etc. Alot of people don't take the time to even think about such things. Thanks!

    • @mrmagoo4134
      @mrmagoo4134 3 года назад +5

      I agree 100%

    • @jessecole7707
      @jessecole7707 3 года назад +9

      Vicki Gower
      I agree🙂 I have pets and am very careful to never use in any areas they can access.
      As for my yard, I used Tero liquid ant bait for outdoors. The ones that have the stake you push in the ground, above ground the unit holds the liquid enclosed in the hard plastic housing, which has a little hole ants can enter, then feed on the bait, which they then take back to the colony and the wicked Queen ant eats and dies. Eventually, depending on the colonies size, also kills off the other ants in the colony.
      What people don't realize is there can be many many colonies, which are sub colonies, and each colony can also have a lot more than jus 1 Queen. Also, not al ants like sweets, some like protein, while others like fat. Basically 3 types of foods for certain ants. I have researched that this bait as well as ant baits sold in stores, like Tero, Combat, Raid, etc...do not kill carpenter ants, fire ants, and a few other types.
      Also, it may take up to a month to kill ants indoors. They make colonies inside your walls, and other places. As for outdoor eradication, that too ca take a long time, but if one keeps a fresh supply of the ant bait, does not let it get depleted, make sure that the ants are actually taking the bait.
      The *borax [*The branded 20 Mule Team is the easiest to find]] mixture needs to have the right ratio and does not become hardened.

    • @vickigower8125
      @vickigower8125 3 года назад +5

      @@jessecole7707 wow you have really done your research. Thank you for all of this additional information :)

    • @kirstencastinado4374
      @kirstencastinado4374 2 года назад

      Pop

    • @butterflyjessica1
      @butterflyjessica1 Год назад

      @@jessecole7707Thanks! So this way (Borax) kills carpenter ants and fire ants?

  • @cAt-me8hp
    @cAt-me8hp 5 лет назад +713

    I literally don't even have ants. BUT THATS NOT GOING TO STOP ME FROM WATCHING THIS

    • @BigSpencer77
      @BigSpencer77 5 лет назад +7

      God damn right 🙌

    • @startrek889
      @startrek889 4 года назад +1

      lol

    • @guynorth3277
      @guynorth3277 4 года назад +5

      Yes you do, unless you in some penthouse.

    • @MegaBg1982
      @MegaBg1982 4 года назад +14

      Ants are unstoppable. They are coming for you soon.

    • @cAt-me8hp
      @cAt-me8hp 4 года назад +3

      MonsterStorm oh god no not the ants. They’re getting closer

  • @annab5961
    @annab5961 4 года назад +33

    Quickest simplest recipe I’ve seen on RUclips re the Borax ! All the others muck around too much making it up and all particular about the texture ect . Just love that all you need to do is to dissolve 2 teas in boiling water ! and with a bit of honey . Wonderful! Thanks so much for that Greg . I needed this one I’ve been desperately trying to get rid of ants outside that have been coming through from the neighbours fence for years!!! All the ant sand is just a joke and all the other other remedies don’t work for more than a day so I’m definitely going to give this easy one a go 👍I’m an Aussie too 🇦🇺so Trust an Aussie to get it easy to do and straight to the point 😉👍

  • @dansv1
    @dansv1 4 года назад +331

    I can confirm this works extremely well. I had a persistent ant problem. I mixed up a batch but made the mistake of trying to improve the recipe by adding black strap molasses. The ants wouldn’t touch it, probably because of the sulfur. When I made it with just water, sugar, and borax, the ants ate it and were gone for about a week. I put out more and they haven’t been back.

    • @profetarmageddon
      @profetarmageddon 3 года назад +12

      Ty. I don't have honey

    • @ramencurry6672
      @ramencurry6672 2 года назад +4

      You properly could mix it with flour and make dough. The ants will then probably eat the dough

    • @lykri3350
      @lykri3350 2 года назад +10

      @@profetarmageddon Just use sugar.

    • @maidintheusa9602
      @maidintheusa9602 2 года назад +3

      @@profetarmageddon try a good amount of sugar, if you don't have honey.

    • @luciav2719
      @luciav2719 2 года назад +4

      I don't have borax , what can i do ?

  • @ritareitsma3770
    @ritareitsma3770 2 года назад +24

    I've used this method in the past and it works like a charm. I put mine in a shallow lid inside a plastic salad or tomato container that they come in from the grocery store to keep the rain out. The containers have slits and holes to allow the ants in.

  • @deveshangovender3825
    @deveshangovender3825 4 года назад +10

    This video came up in my recommendations randomly but I tried it out anyway and it works like magic

  • @truthhurtz2793
    @truthhurtz2793 5 лет назад +31

    Greg, you are AWESOME !!
    I had an infestation around my cats food bowl-I moved the bowl to a different room, sprinkled Borax on the carpet, left it there for a few days, then vacuumed it up, then put the food bowl back---that was 2 years ago and they have never returned.

  • @d.v9322
    @d.v9322 4 года назад +55

    Thanks so much , right to the point ..other youtubers just waste my time so I just don't finish watching them.. thank God I found you

  • @joylynnebrown7690
    @joylynnebrown7690 6 месяцев назад +2

    You are the type of guy I want to explain things to me. I love that you JUST GET TO THE POINT. You're great! Thank you!

  • @tinabeall22
    @tinabeall22 2 года назад +17

    I cannot believe how well this solution works! Every summer my home and garden gets overrun by ants and nothing seems to work, but THIS- it's absolute magic (I only had to refill my traps a couple times and I haven't seen one ant since) and what a relief I don't have to deal with the annoyance anymore. Thank you for saving my sanity this summer 🙏

    • @barnes29510
      @barnes29510 2 года назад

      Is this safe for a vegetable garden?

    • @tinabeall22
      @tinabeall22 2 года назад +1

      @@barnes29510 it has not effected any of my vegetables and I've been using this solution for a couple weeks

    • @barnes29510
      @barnes29510 2 года назад +1

      @@tinabeall22 I'm off to the store then! Thank you so much for replying. These big reddish brown ants are eating the flowers off my okra. My 1st time growing okra and oddly enough, my 1st time seeing these kind of ants in my yard. But thank you again! Have a great day!

  • @alexwade6219
    @alexwade6219 5 лет назад +53

    This absolutely works. Had a few strays for a couple of days. Haven't seen one since.

    • @mrnugget2
      @mrnugget2 3 года назад

      Good, I've found a few and they keep popping up, been trying everything i find online. Hopefully i have the same results you do!!!!

    • @Shirokuruse
      @Shirokuruse 3 года назад

      @@mrnugget2 have you had any luck?

    • @mrnugget2
      @mrnugget2 3 года назад

      @@Shirokuruse not yet lmao, i had to find time to buy the borax but I'll be trying it soon lol

    • @Shirokuruse
      @Shirokuruse 3 года назад

      @@mrnugget2 yeah same haha hopefully I’ll get rid of those annoying ants always eating the cat food :(

    • @awfan221
      @awfan221 3 года назад

      @@mrnugget2 yea same. I never see two together, but I find one here and there in different rooms. My apartment is prestine clean and everything is sealed so I'm amazed at how they are managing to not starve

  • @BrainDamagedBob
    @BrainDamagedBob 5 лет назад +44

    Occasionally got ants in the kitchen, at first set up ant bait stations of the borax mixture near the areas we saw them. The ants came by droves to lap up the bait and seemed to make the problem worse. The biggest revelation was putting the bait OUTSIDE! That's where the ants were coming from I realized. After baiting the outside the number of ants seen inside dropped immediately to just a few and after three days there were no ants coming in at all.

  • @shizzlenizzle
    @shizzlenizzle 5 лет назад +208

    "Killing the qwain!!"

  • @IamKnucks
    @IamKnucks 4 года назад +41

    I used this mix last year when tiny ants invaded my kitchen. I cleared out a cabinet and left a bowl full of sugar borax out. In one night it completely wiped out the colony. After 2 weeks of trying other methods I was pretty relieved.

    • @FloryJohann
      @FloryJohann 4 года назад +4

      Did you mix water with it or just dry?

  • @bellacruz6763
    @bellacruz6763 2 года назад +17

    Straight to the point and with follow up results. Thank you good sir , I will try this!

  • @condeerogers5858
    @condeerogers5858 5 лет назад +32

    You are absolutely right Grego. I use this all the time. Works every time. I make some a little thicker in places where I can just smear it around.

    • @thomascalabrese915
      @thomascalabrese915 5 лет назад +3

      Condee Rogers I mix it with peanut butter and jelly and place it in pvc pipe!

    • @9teen9t4
      @9teen9t4 2 года назад +1

      @@thomascalabrese915 That's nothing, mine perfer a light chardonnay with fresh baby greens in our French drain.

  • @Megan6772
    @Megan6772 3 года назад +3

    Love your accent and calm energy. I lived in Oz for 1.5 years, it was the highlight of my life. You seem to live in paradise, wonder which part you're in. Trying your ant solution now, thanks so much 👍

  • @w.7194
    @w.7194 3 года назад +23

    My carpenter ants are all out at a union meeting at the moment so I'm going to hide their hammers.

  • @allanmanley6340
    @allanmanley6340 4 года назад +4

    Thanks for that Mate. I am in Holland and in 5 minutes my kettle will boil and I am going to follow your recipe to the letter.....

  • @PompeyChris71
    @PompeyChris71 5 лет назад +10

    Excellent idea. I also found that if you put little heaps of ground bran around your garden, it eliminates slugs and snails. Its eco friendly too. They gorge on it until they are full. But as they can't digest it, the bran expands making them too full to move. Soon as its light, birds spot them and enjoy a leisurely breakfast.

    • @judithcaple1592
      @judithcaple1592 5 лет назад

      You mean, like cereal Bran? Thanks for the suggestion

    • @PompeyChris71
      @PompeyChris71 5 лет назад +2

      @@judithcaple1592 Yes. Its like a ground powder. You can get it in healthfood shops and as its light, you get a lot for your money. Put little piles of it (about a tablespoon full) under leaves or just randomly. I did and the next morning birds were covering my garden. There were empty snail shells by the dozen. Never knew you get so many invaders at once on your garden. Its kind to birds so they come to no harm eating it. Better than slug pellets.

    • @judithcaple1592
      @judithcaple1592 5 лет назад +1

      @PompeyChris71 Thank you for your reply

    • @fazeelalaher6250
      @fazeelalaher6250 2 года назад +1

      Ecosystem
      Good 1

    • @m.clinton8699
      @m.clinton8699 2 года назад +1

      Psyllium powder might work, too

  • @immaefulguerinas4797
    @immaefulguerinas4797 4 года назад +151

    I trap the ants and show them a picture of my Mother in Law and they have heart attacks-clean no chemicals!!!

    • @robertgreen3702
      @robertgreen3702 3 года назад +6

      😄😄😄😄

    • @sugarjoe50
      @sugarjoe50 3 года назад +5

      Who knew? Classic solution to pest infestation!

    • @OutThere5
      @OutThere5 3 года назад +3

      That is the best ant killing idea I’ve seen yet

    • @1legend517
      @1legend517 8 месяцев назад

      Why you make a joke on the mother in law?

  • @dianeferre1273
    @dianeferre1273 5 лет назад +70

    This is EXACTLY what I needed. As Sweltering Summer weather hits, the ants invade my home (sometimes through electrical sockets)...
    Now that problem will be solved!! 💞😁💞

    • @AliA-ss2sc
      @AliA-ss2sc 5 лет назад +2

      Is it solved?

    • @larrywakeman4371
      @larrywakeman4371 5 лет назад

      DON'T KILL ANTS! THEY are beneficial and INTELLIGENT! Leave them alone! How would you like it if someone fed that to you???? Thankless human...I LOVE ants and NEVER kill them.
      Instead of killing INNOCENT BENEFICIAL ANTS, maybe humans should practice BIRTH CONTROL...….

    • @Matthew-cd8iv
      @Matthew-cd8iv 5 лет назад +30

      @@larrywakeman4371 stfu

    • @jaytee2642
      @jaytee2642 5 лет назад +23

      @@larrywakeman4371
      Beneficial??
      ROFL!!
      I fail to see the benefit to them invading my kitchen finding any crumb or food package that isn't hermetically sealed, invading the bathroom to access the water sources during heat waves and getting in my pet's food and water dishes.
      🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜
      Benefit??
      That's hilarious.
      Nuke 'em!!!!

    • @MrFatsluttytone
      @MrFatsluttytone 5 лет назад +20

      @@larrywakeman4371 are you even a real person?

  • @ditchsurfer2000
    @ditchsurfer2000 2 года назад

    Three years after making this applying it in our crawl space, there has not been one ant back. Bravo Sir! This is cheap and it works!!!

  • @kathyhinkle5184
    @kathyhinkle5184 3 года назад +10

    Thanks so much ! I'm overwhelmed with ants this year! I'll definitely try it!

  • @magnummesiona72
    @magnummesiona72 5 лет назад +194

    Thanks a lot , Borax really killed the ants and the ORKIN's Business as well

    • @sk8erdudedudedude
      @sk8erdudedudedude 5 лет назад +6

      Pest control companies have no issues finding work.bugs are everywhere and most people refuse to deal with bugs by their selves

    • @missalmondeyesstlmo160
      @missalmondeyesstlmo160 4 года назад +1

      magnum mesiona 😂

    • @leinardesteves3987
      @leinardesteves3987 4 года назад

      sk8erdudedudedude r/wooosh

    • @guynorth3277
      @guynorth3277 4 года назад

      It' what they basically use.

  • @dylanhernandez3980
    @dylanhernandez3980 3 года назад +14

    They’re gonna regret stinging me that one time...

  • @DClarke1900
    @DClarke1900 5 лет назад +9

    Came for the DIY ant killer recipe stayed for the eye candy.

  • @annl520
    @annl520 Год назад +1

    I'm back to update my review. Yes, this does work. Thank you so much. It was ezzy-peezy.
    You need to spray again when it rains. I put it on the ledges of my windows so they don't travel upstairs. Non toxic, and no stains. Thank you again👍🏻❤️

  • @leenferns1659
    @leenferns1659 3 года назад +3

    Thanku so much I was struggling with these insects they just come into ur house like unwanted guest!!!

  • @robingigar5088
    @robingigar5088 5 лет назад +32

    I thank you kindly for the insight, good sir! I shall give it a try, straight away!

    • @larrywakeman4371
      @larrywakeman4371 5 лет назад +1

      DON'T KILL ANTS! THEY are beneficial and INTELLIGENT! Leave them alone! How would you like it if someone fed that to you???? Thankless human...I LOVE ants and NEVER kill them.
      Instead of killing INNOCENT BENEFICIAL ANTS, maybe humans should practice BIRTH CONTROL...….

    • @basshamtoaster8212
      @basshamtoaster8212 5 лет назад +2

      @@larrywakeman4371 larry they're just ants calm down man

    • @ryandiggs750
      @ryandiggs750 5 лет назад +1

      The ants have gots to go.

    • @aristotle7020
      @aristotle7020 4 года назад +2

      @@larrywakeman4371 yeah im just gonna share my house and let them crawl all over my shit in the kitchen 🙄🙄

  • @LazyIRanch
    @LazyIRanch 5 лет назад +79

    Borax is awesome stuff! Also kills fleas in carpet.

    • @geraldlong4607
      @geraldlong4607 5 лет назад +8

      I sprinkle it around the edges of my carpet and areas where bugs collect when i'm winterizing my house every year. It stops most bugs from living in your house. Reapply or sprinkle more as needed.

    • @theeritrea3
      @theeritrea3 5 лет назад

      Borax

    • @mikenolzeynolan4635
      @mikenolzeynolan4635 4 года назад +4

      My mrs has been conplaining about me couches , thank u will give the couches a sprinkle

  • @ramibu239
    @ramibu239 5 лет назад +11

    Learned this trick from my grandma. 'Cept we just make a paste w/ jelly or honey good dowse of borax (boron powder) & a small bit of water (just to make it a little more easier for ant to gather, but not still a watery form like he shows). We put our mix in jar lids, then set them around like ant traps - & we found the ants actually prefer these to the store bought ant traps!

    • @drnamyadav
      @drnamyadav 4 года назад +1

      Ramibu 2 does this actually work and how long does it take to get rid of the ants

    • @ramibu239
      @ramibu239 4 года назад +3

      @@drnamyadav when we get them on our kitchen we will make one up & usually stop seeing them w/in a week

    • @drnamyadav
      @drnamyadav 4 года назад

      Ramibu 2 thk u

  • @SilhSe
    @SilhSe 3 года назад +2

    The presentation is simply clear and consice 🍸

  • @sandracoltorti2758
    @sandracoltorti2758 2 года назад +24

    For Safety and to keep this substance away from pets, butterflies, bees and other insects place the solution in a closed lid plastic tub. Prior to filling the container, drill several holes above the liquid level. Ensure these punctures are just large enough for the ants to enter. Secure the lids tightly.

    • @nadiamatejek5121
      @nadiamatejek5121 Год назад +1

      Was wondering about that...thank you.

    • @happyrecluse2849
      @happyrecluse2849 Год назад

      You can also put a rock on top of the lid to stop a breeze from moving it about..

    • @pattyq429
      @pattyq429 Год назад

      True. I was thinking an old spaghetti jar with holes in the lid. Or baby food jar.

    • @Maxx134a
      @Maxx134a 5 месяцев назад

      Why not allow all insects to eat it?

  • @PistonShack
    @PistonShack 5 лет назад +21

    I will try it out in my forest cabin. Tnx for sharing. Cheers.

    • @jumbonumbers975
      @jumbonumbers975 4 года назад +2

      How well did it work im having ant problems in my shed im working on turning into a gaming studio

  • @knowmenomo
    @knowmenomo 5 лет назад +112

    Yes works great I've been doing it for years even on tough wood ants.

    • @knowmenomo
      @knowmenomo 5 лет назад +6

      @грегорий no all cleared up

    • @Ratakesthecheese
      @Ratakesthecheese 5 лет назад

      I was wondering about those fucking wood ants. Ty. I'm going to do this today.

    • @Shaverboy516
      @Shaverboy516 4 года назад +1

      Sandy Hoffman how did you use the borax? Liquid or just mixing Borax and sugar?

    • @knowmenomo
      @knowmenomo 4 года назад +4

      @@Shaverboy516 heat the mix up untill its liquid and well mixed and thick like syrup

    • @TheJuryIsOut
      @TheJuryIsOut 4 года назад +1

      @@knowmenomo do you not add any water?

  • @marthajf73
    @marthajf73 5 лет назад +25

    I mix about half boric acid and half powdered sugar in a lid of some kind (jar, yogurt, whatever). In about a week the ants are gone. Easy

    • @sheri023
      @sheri023 5 лет назад +4

      I do that also. I didn't know that borax could be used too, though. The boric acid and sugar hardens sometimes after awhile and I put more water on it.

    • @marthajf73
      @marthajf73 5 лет назад +5

      @@sheri023 I usually add scraps of fresh fruit and meat to the middle of the container to attract both sugar and grease loving ants.

    • @sheri023
      @sheri023 5 лет назад +2

      That's an idea. Thanks

    • @marthajf73
      @marthajf73 5 лет назад +4

      @@sheri023 it really looks disgusting. I keep adding more tiny pieces as the old ones dry out. I did this in May and it took about 1-2 weeks and there no ants visible anywhere. I threw away my concoction about a week ago. Even though I have store bought ant baits hidden around, they're baaacckkk. Hzve to make up a new batch.

  • @xSanaNanax
    @xSanaNanax 4 года назад +3

    This recipe work! I use 1 tbsp borax, add boiling water(dissolve it), then add 1.5 tbsp honey and mix well. I put it in bottle cap and also drip on ants path. Next morning no more ants!

  • @long2baproverbs31woman2
    @long2baproverbs31woman2 4 года назад +3

    I mix borax and sugar 50/50. Sprinkle it in the crack or around the edge of the floor. They carry it back to their queen. No sticky mess.

  • @benbrice9343
    @benbrice9343 5 лет назад +186

    You can also mix equal parts of sugar and baking soda. You don't need much at all. A quarter cup of each will be plenty. Mix it together really well in a bowl. Then sprinkle a little on one or more saucers and place them wherever you see ant's. It has always worked really well for me.
    The way it works is the ant's can not distinguish the sugar from baking soda so they take it all. Since they can not digest the baking soda they will die when they eat it. They also take it back to there nest for all the other ant's. If you have pet's like I do it is ideal for keeping your pet's safe but still killing the ant's.

    • @hazeldmello5800
      @hazeldmello5800 3 года назад +9

      Thanks

    • @jennifersmith7352
      @jennifersmith7352 3 года назад +9

      I heard ants wont cross powder.. but they will take sugar and bakn soda?? I'd do this but I'd think trillions of ants wud come in2my kitchen, bc a pile of sugar is there.. lol. (I cud try it outside tho.. tnx!)

    • @benbrice9343
      @benbrice9343 3 года назад +14

      @@jennifersmith7352 I know it sounds a little counter intuitive but it does work. Lol

    • @jennifersmith7352
      @jennifersmith7352 3 года назад +6

      @@benbrice9343 cool, I have baking soda right now... tnx

    • @carolinalomeli9128
      @carolinalomeli9128 3 года назад +13

      Didn't work for me.

  • @Brittney_Jo927
    @Brittney_Jo927 5 лет назад +10

    Thank you! I’ve been looking for an ant killer since I moved and realized we had tiny ants in the cupboards.

  • @w.7194
    @w.7194 3 года назад +15

    I put Dr. Phil on t.v. and the ants all went to the neighbors....problem solved.

    • @KC-fl1ek
      @KC-fl1ek 22 дня назад

      😅😅😅😅

  • @landyrodriguez2264
    @landyrodriguez2264 4 года назад +8

    Thanks for the recommendation :) We have a whole lot of ants right now😼

  • @leahbrum9971
    @leahbrum9971 3 года назад +1

    You are right! I've been using borax and sugar for years. It really works everytime. Thanks for the video.

  • @kingcombo24
    @kingcombo24 5 лет назад +25

    Maaaan, I needed this video. Summertime and the kids spilling popsicles everywhere. This should do the trick. Thanks!🙏🏿🤙🏿

    • @defineddragon4840
      @defineddragon4840 4 года назад +8

      The bait doesn't work on kids it's only for small pests

    • @kittenmimi5326
      @kittenmimi5326 4 года назад +2

      @@defineddragon4840 hahahaha

  • @fredr4258
    @fredr4258 5 лет назад +31

    Thanks Mate! Great video and very accurate!

  • @justustherighteous371
    @justustherighteous371 5 лет назад +12

    1:22 a wise man making spicy tee (circa 2000, colorized)

  • @charlenemock7397
    @charlenemock7397 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so so so very much for this video!!!!!!! I did not know I had an ant problem until I was fixing my hookups for my washing machine. All of a sudden I saw all of these queen ants on the drain in the wall. There was some regular ants and a few baby ants but most of them was queen ants and there were hundreds of them. I just now found them and went straight to youtube to find out how to get rid of them and keep them away and I saw your video so I clicked on it. I am so thankful to you for this video. I always have borax for my washing clothes and I always have honey. So thank you so very much from the bottom of my heart. May God bless you in many ways. 👼💖🦄☝️

  • @gtaipan7422
    @gtaipan7422 4 года назад +1

    I've been wandering how to get rid of only dangerous ants, such as meat or fire ones, you my friend are a genius

  • @lisamariestucci4723
    @lisamariestucci4723 4 года назад +4

    Thank you!! They are driving me nuts

  • @gaspargarcia5836
    @gaspargarcia5836 5 лет назад +10

    Excellent video thanks

  • @carlbarron1186
    @carlbarron1186 5 лет назад +18

    There is a Big Infestation of Ants of all description even Flying Ants in Southern England so this Ant Killer will come in useful Thanks for the info.

  • @philallen5406
    @philallen5406 Год назад

    Been using this product/method for years, and it WORKS

  • @TheBestCat1290
    @TheBestCat1290 3 года назад +1

    Wow I got so many ants in my first hallway and porch making the front room unaccessible so thank you so much for this tip

  • @kevinclavey1163
    @kevinclavey1163 5 лет назад +12

    Nice job Greg and thanks for sharing, very helpful.

  • @motherofthedrummer
    @motherofthedrummer 5 лет назад +9

    Oh my god Greg I love you!!! I'm being over run with ants this year, and the DE that I use to use doesn't work anymore...thanks for this great tip Greg, I'm heading to the grocery store!!

  • @aammecso2071
    @aammecso2071 5 лет назад +46

    If you want to keep it away from pets indoors is to get a small container and punch holes in it so only the ants can get to it

    • @AC-Slater
      @AC-Slater 3 года назад +3

      Love this idea, thank you!

  • @truthinaction
    @truthinaction 3 года назад

    So HAPPY I found this video ! I have animals and I did NOT want to use a bunch of chemicals in my house !! Thanks !

  • @CK-J16
    @CK-J16 2 года назад +12

    The safer and cleaner alternative I believe is to use the Borax granules as is. Mix in parts of 1:3 with castor sugar or icing sugar, leave in bowls under cupboards and safe areas. The ants will carry the Borax granules along with the sugar into their nest and feed the colony with it.

    • @acejanea4344
      @acejanea4344 Год назад +3

      Nope the ants will just separate the sugar from the borax. Better to mix or do what he did.

    • @CK-J16
      @CK-J16 Год назад

      @@acejanea4344 Ive used it succesfully like this for years in multiple homes.

    • @alleyoop5185
      @alleyoop5185 Год назад +1

      If you use corn syrup it won’t harden up after the water evaporates. That’s what I found to work good,,

  • @MarlenesHomeandGarden
    @MarlenesHomeandGarden 5 лет назад +5

    Thanks for that tip. Appreciate it.

  • @Mae-rr5ye
    @Mae-rr5ye 2 года назад +8

    The most informative video I have found on this topic so far. Thank you for showing examples and giving great information and warnings. 🙏

  • @foltz-art
    @foltz-art 5 лет назад +21

    In my back yard and in my BBQ area there terrible thanks for this awesome tip I will put it to work like real soon Thanks gregthegardener your Awesome Brother !!!

    • @danquilty6580
      @danquilty6580 5 лет назад +1

      So how did it work? Well?

    • @AliA-ss2sc
      @AliA-ss2sc 5 лет назад

      Did it help?

    • @mdamon7031
      @mdamon7031 5 лет назад +1

      @@AliA-ss2sc yes now the ants are flipping the steaks over on the grill & bringing in the news paper

    • @AliA-ss2sc
      @AliA-ss2sc 5 лет назад +1

      M Damon is that a funny “yes” or “no”?

  • @venusstevenson6825
    @venusstevenson6825 5 месяцев назад

    This method really works. Those pesty ants were gone out of my kitchenin the matter of hours. Thank you so much. ❤❤❤❤ My house thanks you.

  • @Manny_News_Blogs_Tutorials
    @Manny_News_Blogs_Tutorials 2 года назад +1

    Wiping the kitchen sink with cloth and soap detergent and letting it dry works for me most of the time. Not only ants, but pouring soap solution to crevices also kills nesting cockroaches. But the ultimate fix that I came around is to keep my area clean and dispose food properly so as not to attract bugs.

  • @samsloane2268
    @samsloane2268 4 года назад +3

    Thanks so much! It's great to learn about an ant solution that's not toxic!

  • @tammywines9789
    @tammywines9789 5 лет назад +216

    I only use borax and a bit of sugar gets them everytime.

    • @jd-gq6yl
      @jd-gq6yl 4 года назад +3

      Ants like sugar and honey, don't they?

    • @abhijithshaju4541
      @abhijithshaju4541 4 года назад +6

      Bro what is borax?

    • @XA--yp2xi
      @XA--yp2xi 4 года назад +23

      Abhijith Ssk Lorax with a b

    • @patches1483
      @patches1483 4 года назад +15

      @@abhijithshaju4541 its a powder cleaner/detergent. you find it in the laundry aisle at the grocery store. its not expensive and it has a lot of uses including adding boron to your garden soil.

    • @dld8724
      @dld8724 4 года назад +1

      How often?

  • @tiffanyvandergrift3099
    @tiffanyvandergrift3099 3 года назад +3

    I’ll be trying this today! I have an ant problem that I can’t get under control. I have tried in store bait traps and sprays that don’t help much or only help temporarily. Hopefully this gets rid of these pesky things!

  • @poliver12345
    @poliver12345 2 года назад

    Borax in boiling hot water then add honey great solution for ant killer in spray bottle or bottle caps & sea shells in garden! Thanks Grego

  • @Imwright720
    @Imwright720 Год назад

    We used to make a mixture with peanut butter. We put the mixture in straws

  • @richardhoward526
    @richardhoward526 5 лет назад +5

    Great solution....not to mention the left over borax can be used as a laundry soap booster. Just get a new box next spring 👍

  • @berylmorgan8482
    @berylmorgan8482 5 лет назад +35

    Thank you for sharing...I'm certainly going to try this...

    • @larrywakeman4371
      @larrywakeman4371 5 лет назад +2

      DON'T KILL ANTS! THEY are beneficial and INTELLIGENT! Leave them alone! How would you like it if someone fed that to you???? Thankless human...I LOVE ants and NEVER kill them.
      Instead of killing INNOCENT BENEFICIAL ANTS, maybe humans should practice BIRTH CONTROL...….

    • @luciamota1249
      @luciamota1249 5 лет назад +5

      @@larrywakeman4371
      Oh shut up! They'd be safe if they built their nest in the vast backyard, hidden in the plants, but no, they decided to climb my walls and take advantage of the little holes in my walls. So BURN THEM ALL, fucking pavement ants.
      I don't hate insects, I used to rescue them when my little nieces wanted to step over them, but there are limits! I still love my spiders, though. Those little bastards can do whatever they want in my House, at least they are shy and give me my space, fucking ants make their ways in my walls. Fuck them!!!
      XD

    • @ramibu239
      @ramibu239 5 лет назад +10

      @@larrywakeman4371 you wouldnt like them if you got up to pour yourself a cup of cheerios one morning & instead pour yourself a cup of ants!🤢🤮🤬

    • @Moowe291
      @Moowe291 5 лет назад +6

      @Larry Wakeman: You are a god damn idiot!
      Those ants that you love so much would EAT YOU if you let them.
      What about my house? I have 7 colonies of fire ants that make it impossible to stand in my yard.
      If you are alive, you compete for space to live.
      PERIOD.

    • @ricosuave6793
      @ricosuave6793 5 лет назад

      Ramibu 2 It was my Honey Bunches of Oats😩

  • @missycitty9478
    @missycitty9478 Год назад +7

    I literally just did this because I had the little black ants bombarding my bedroom! I live in a old house and they get in through every little crack and crevice. It's been 3 days and no sight of them. It works like a charm!! 👍😊

    • @helengren9349
      @helengren9349 Год назад

      Also, ☝️ it is important to clean the place best one can, since they are attracted by something in the enviroment.. 👍 Blessings 🙏🕊️🌟

  • @mathewflores550
    @mathewflores550 Год назад

    Worked like a charm! Thank you, they were dying the next day and almost all gone

  • @Citruslover4077
    @Citruslover4077 4 месяца назад

    I've only seen 1 of your vids before (chicken and gravey roll) but it was the best advice so all ears for this one bro

  • @kjoysedlmairsedlmair6404
    @kjoysedlmairsedlmair6404 5 лет назад +7

    The Key is Borax and honey, Oh ~ it's so simple... thanks showing this!

  • @Symbolicliving
    @Symbolicliving 4 года назад +3

    Thank you dude! They are making holes in the grout of my walkway and pulling up all the dirt underneath.

  • @fidelcatsro6948
    @fidelcatsro6948 5 лет назад +66

    I was watching Kamov KA26 helicopters and i dont know how i ended up here watching ant genocide!

    • @kenjboyd6233
      @kenjboyd6233 5 лет назад +3

      They deserve to die Fidel!

    • @vlndfee6481
      @vlndfee6481 5 лет назад

      😂

    • @asobdiy6483
      @asobdiy6483 5 лет назад

      😂😂😂

    • @larrywakeman4371
      @larrywakeman4371 5 лет назад +1

      DON'T KILL ANTS! THEY are beneficial and INTELLIGENT! Leave them alone! How would you like it if someone fed that to you???? Thankless human...I LOVE ants and NEVER kill them.
      Instead of killing INNOCENT BENEFICIAL ANTS, maybe humans should practice BIRTH CONTROL...….

    • @fx02zbn
      @fx02zbn 5 лет назад +1

      attack helicopters will kill ants too

  • @Rosalind-n4z
    @Rosalind-n4z 6 месяцев назад

    Greg, thank you so much!! It is getting warm here and I'm already dealing with ants in my pantry. Very helpful video.

  • @lungmotocei1897
    @lungmotocei1897 Год назад

    For my case I had taken baking powder mixed with sugar. This deposite also at any places like the kitchen and bathroom. It helps also 100%.

  • @norwoodwildlife9849
    @norwoodwildlife9849 4 года назад +21

    Here's a joke to tell someone
    What has 2 legs and eats ants
    A: Uncles.

    • @bellarollison3113
      @bellarollison3113 4 года назад +2

      These comments have no chiiillll

    • @Just_OngHwanHwi_Things
      @Just_OngHwanHwi_Things 3 года назад

      um ok but why it is uncles?

    • @norwoodwildlife9849
      @norwoodwildlife9849 3 года назад

      @@Just_OngHwanHwi_Things Ant sounds like aunt My aunt Joyce for instance. Here in Bostont we pronounce ant and aunt the same way

    • @Just_OngHwanHwi_Things
      @Just_OngHwanHwi_Things 3 года назад +2

      @@norwoodwildlife9849 ah i see.thanks for the explaination

  • @jocelynbh97
    @jocelynbh97 5 лет назад +30

    For some reason I read this as “how to make your own killer ants”

  • @Groventhorn4
    @Groventhorn4 5 лет назад +10

    Greg does it again!

  • @lobosolitario3629
    @lobosolitario3629 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so much

  • @no7bitch390
    @no7bitch390 2 года назад +26

    Great advise thank you Greg. I tried this 4 days ago and haven't seen a single ant since. So easy to do and super cheap too.

  • @sandrabaker5930
    @sandrabaker5930 Год назад

    To a person who is allergic to most chemicals, this post is a lifesaver!! Subscribed!!

  • @swiftkarma4436
    @swiftkarma4436 5 лет назад +18

    As I put down my bait I keep saying "sharing is caring"

  • @corrietwinb
    @corrietwinb 4 года назад +10

    Thank you kindly for this information! I’ll have to give it a try... I’ve got tiny little ants invading my living room and I’m terrified of them! 😂 I know that sounds extreme, but I once had a bad experience with ants when I was in kindergarten. My teacher was teaching us outside on the grass as it was a beautiful summer day. That day my momma dressed me in a dress as it was picture day. My teacher began to scold me as I squirmed and jumped up and down. “Sit down!” She said. I replied with tears in my eyes, “THERE’S ANTS IN MY UNNERWEAR!!” 😳🤣 I’m in my 30’s now and I’m still rattled to my core by the sight of one of these tiny things!! They gotta go!!!!

    • @joesinakandid528
      @joesinakandid528 2 года назад +1

      Oh grow up!

    • @corrietwinb
      @corrietwinb 2 года назад +9

      @@joesinakandid528 sorry my comment seemed to offend you! It was written in humour and not meant to be taken literally. I can happily report that in the year since I wrote this comment, I’ve both “grown up “ and successfully dealt with the ants. Enjoy your day!🙂

    • @HeyWatchMeGo
      @HeyWatchMeGo 2 года назад +7

      @@corrietwinb I think Joe is the one who needs to grow up.
      Good Grief! lol

  • @c.maygarcia7152
    @c.maygarcia7152 5 лет назад +7

    Lol youtube just had to recommend how to make borax tea at 2 in the morning... it does work though, been doing it for years.

  • @mattieice2988
    @mattieice2988 2 года назад

    You my Friend are Awesome thank you We had Millions of those nasty ants Have only seen 1 o2 stranglers keep posting

  • @RaymondCore
    @RaymondCore Год назад

    I live in the tropics and I beat them back chemically from time to time but it doesn't get the queen or nest. I'll try this. Thank you for sharing.