They are not the same, Borax is a chemical compound of sodium and other elements; you can find it in the laundry isle as 20 Mule Team Borax Detergent Enhancer. Because of its molecular structure most molecules love to clump onto borax so it sponges up dirt in the wash water so it can be carried away. It is also used by lead casters as a flux to help the dross clump up making it easier to remove.I don’t know if borax and diatomaceous earth are the same thing or not but the use is the same as mentioned earlier. Since it’s a natural occurring material, it isn’t harmful to animals or children. You can get it nearly anywhere including pool supply houses as it’s used as a filter element.
Been there done that they go away for a few days then come back. They just came back this morning I think this is the sixth time they have been back. I'm looking for something with a half life like they use at the Nevada testing grounds.Over the counter Terro Ant Killer is borax. Put the karo syrup-like bait on cardboard. The ants find it, bring it back to the colony and kills the colony. In a crawl space, find where they're moving, place several large dollops around the area. Has always worked for me. Takes a few days.
I use Suspend SC to spray around and in the house. I get it from domyown.com. I used Taurus SC this year, it is for termites but also kills ants and any other creepy crawly. Either one should do the trick.I love all of God's creatures, but when they come in the house it is another matter. Last week we had are first rain and now the ant are looking for food. My problem is they are underneath the house. We have just a crawl space and it is not easy to get access to look for them. Any suggestion? Is it Ok to ask this question on this forum main page? nilebartram
Permethrin will do the job it can be bought from Amazon. ants, wood-boring bees, and termites will leave.I love all of God's creatures, but when they come in the house it is another matter. Last week we had are first rain and now the ant are looking for food. My problem is they are underneath the house. We have just a crawl space and it is not easy to get access to look for them. Any suggestion? Is it Ok to ask this question on this forum main page? nilebartram
They use Permethrin you can buy it at amazon 1oz makes 1gal. way cheaper than having an exterminator.termidor get it sprayed and ants are gone for a year.... pretty sure you need a lic to get it
I love all of God's creatures, but when they come in the house it is another matter. Last week we had are first rain and now the ant are looking for food. My problem is they are underneath the house. We have just a crawl space and it is not easy to get access to look for them. Any suggestion? Is it Ok to ask this question on this forum main page? nilebartram
I use Ortho. Spread it around the perimeter your house if you can not find where they are coming in. I would also get me a light, a roll of plastic and start the project of putting the plastic down under your house of it is not already done. As I spread the plastic, I would put out Ortho.Ant powder from ace hardware, spread a thick line all around the outside of the foundation