How Do You Use Boric Acid On Carpenter Ants?
Carpenter ant infestations can be serious problems. These little creatures come in two forms—winged and on legs—and can cause structural damage to homes through their sheer numbers and destructive activities. Carpenter ants are large—reaching up to a 1/2 inch in length—can be red or black, and eat protein and sugar (such as dead insects and the sweets in your kitchen). They damage wood by burrowing through it to reach food. At the first sign of ants, take steps to eliminate them. Boric acid is a great extermination tool. Instructions Step 1 Locate the ants’ nest. Follow worker ants, using a flashlight with red cellophane wrapped around the head. Likely locations for the nest are damp wood or shavings piles near the house’s foundation, along outer walls, in basements and in trees close to the house. Step 2 If the nest is inside wood or walls, drill small holes to access it. Inject a dust insecticide such as boric acid dust through these holes to destroy the nest. Step 3 Use bori
