If your home has been overrun by ants and you're wondering whether borax is a viable solution to remove these pests, keep reading. Here, one pest control expert highlights the benefits of using borax ...

Some think cornmeal kills ants, but pros say that's a myth. Cornmeal, sugar, and borax can bait ants, but cornmeal alone doesn't work. To prevent ants, keep things clean, take out trash, and seal up ...

A: Boric acid is a powder that removes the waxy coating on the exterior of the insect's body when they crawl over it. The waxy coating is used to retain water and without it the insect quickly dies ...

I’ve heard so much about using Borax for green housecleaning. But if this mineral has to be mined, doesn’t that negate some of its “green-ness?” Mining for minerals such as boron (the key ingredient ...

Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard so much about using Borax for green housecleaning. But if this mineral has to be mined, doesn’t that negate some of its “green-ness?” – Elsa, Lincoln, Neb. Mining for ...

DEAR JOAN: A friend from the Midwest said they control ant issues with borax and sugar, which is supposed to be nontoxic to people and pets. I mixed a small amount of laundry borax with a small amount ...

Key Takeaways Not all ants are bad for the garden—some help with soil health and pest control—but fire ants and carpenter ...