2019 veggie gardens

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@kobuta

I recently purchased diatomaceous earth that I will sprinkle over the ant hills

Please report back your result.

I guess I will go down this route suggested by @bogman.

Ants in the kitchen

Ants can be grouped into two, major dietary groups: one prefers sugars and starches and the other is attracted to oil, grease, protein. While there is some crossover, knowing the food preference gives one a clue as to how effective a bait will be. Borax and Boric Acid baits get taken back to the colony and eventually kill or sterilize the queen(s). A sugar bait can be made from: 2 cups sugar 1 cup warm water, into which is dissolved 2 TBS Boric Acid-you’ll need to stir this around for awhile …