Borax Balls Method 1

• 1). Peel and mince the onion.
  
  
• 2). Combine the onion with the flour, borax, sugar and milk. Or combine 3/4 cup onion with 2 tablespoons flour, 7/8 cup borax, 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar and 3/4 teaspoon milk.
  
  
• 3). Form the mixture into small balls.
  
  
• 4). Allow the balls to dry.
  
  
• 5). Place the balls in small cups in areas where you've found ants.
  
  
• 6). Replace the balls once a month.
  
  

Borax Balls Method 2

• 1). Mix borax, all-purpose flour and confectioners' sugar into a bowl. Or mix 1 cup borax, 1 cup all-purpose flour, and 1 tablespoon powdered sugar into a bowl.
  
  
• 2). Add water a teaspoon at a time until a soft dough forms.
  
  
• 3). Roll the dough into small 1/2-inch balls.
  
  
• 4). Place the balls in a small cup in an area where you've seen ants.
  
  
• 5). Replace the balls once a month.
  
  
• 6). Store unused balls in an airtight container.
  
  

Method 3: Borax Ant Killer

• 1). Mix borax and honey or corn syrup in a small saucepan.
  
  Or mix 1 teaspoon borax with 1/2 cup corn syrup or honey.
  
  
• 2). Heat the mixture until the boric acid has dissolved.
  
  
• 3). Let the mixture cool.
  
  
• 4). Add equal parts water to the borax/syrup mixture.
  
  
• 5). Place a small amount of the liquid in a lid where ants will find it.
  
  
• 6). Leave the borax/syrup mixture out for two weeks.