When it comes to sugar ants preventing them from getting into your home in the first place is the best defense. But once they’re inside you need to take action to rid yourself of these pesky pests. One of the most effective ways to eliminate sugar ants is to make your own sugar ant trap.
What You’ll Need:
• 1/4 cup of sugar
• 1 tablespoon of borax
• 1/2 cup of warm water
• 1 small container with a lid
• 1 piece of paper
Instructions:
1. Combine the sugar borax and water in the container. Stir until the sugar and borax are completely dissolved.
2. Cut the piece of paper into small strips and place them into the sugar water mixture.
3. Place the lid on the container and punch small holes in it.
4. Place the sugar ant trap in an area where you’ve seen sugar ants traveling.
5. Check the trap regularly and empty it when it’s full.
Sugar ants are attracted to the sugar in the mixture and will crawl in through the holes in the lid. Once they’re inside they’ll be unable to escape and will drown. You can dispose of the sugar ants in whatever way you see fit.
Making your own sugar ant trap is a simple effective and inexpensive way to get rid of sugar ants. Give it a try and see for yourself!
How do you make a sugar ant trap?
Answer 1: You mix sugar and water together and put it in a container with high sides.
The ants are attracted to the sugar and crawl in but can’t get back out because of the slick sides of the container.
How much sugar and water do you need for the ant trap?
Answer 2: For every cup of water you’ll need 1/4 cup of sugar.
Can you use any type of container for the ant trap?
Answer 3: Yes as long as the sides are high enough that the ants can’t escape.
Where do you put the ant trap?
Answer 4: You can put it anywhere you’ve seen ants.
They’re often attracted to kitchen counters or near food.
How long does it take for the ant trap to work?
Answer 5: The ants should start crawling in within a few minutes.
It may take a few hours for the trap to fill up.
Do you need to refill the ant trap?
Answer 6: No you can leave the trap until it’s full then dispose of it.
What do you do with the full ant trap?
Answer 7: You can dump it outside or in the garbage.
Will the ant trap hurt other insects?
Answer 8: No the sugar water is only attractive to ants.
What if I have a lot of ants?
Answer 9: You can make multiple ant traps and place them around your home.
My ant trap isn’t working.
What could be the problem?
Answer 10: Make sure you’re using the right ratio of sugar to water.
Too much or too little sugar can make the trap less effective.
Can I add anything else to the sugar water?
Answer 11: No other things may make the trap less effective or attract other insects.
Do I need to do anything special to the sugar?
Answer 12: No any type of sugar will work.
I don’t have any sugar.
Can I use something else?
Answer 13: No sugar is necessary to lure the ants into the trap.
What if I don’t have any containers?
Answer 14: You can use anything that has high sides like a cup or a jar.
I don’t want to use sugar.
Is there a different way to make an ant trap?
Answer 15: You can try using honey or syrup instead of sugar but sugar is the most effective bait.
