[Pil-pc-oceania] Ant infestation

[Pat]

On 16/03/2008, at 7:55 AM, Deb Guildner wrote:

> Might have to revisit the labels on Ant Rid style powder pest  
> control products...many have chemicals in them.
> Unfortunately among the plethora of ant powders et al at the local  
> hardware store, I found no borax product in stock.

Hi, Deb,

Look for borax in supermarkets, usually in the area for laundry  
soaps.  You can probably make up your own boron-laced ant mixture  
depending on what those particular ants favour.  Some species like  
protein, others prefer sugars.

Cheers,
Pat
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