Baking Soda & Powdered Sugar Ant Bait
This homemade bait works on a clever principle: the powdered sugar attracts the ants, and the baking soda disrupts their internal systems once ingested. It’s an old-school trick that’s still surprisingly effective when used correctly.
Equipment
- 1 glass jar with a lid or a small bowl
- Multiple small shallow containers or lids (you can make as many as you need)
Ingredients
- 1 part baking soda
- 1 part powdered sugar
Instructions
- Mix the baking soda and powdered sugar together in a small bowl or jar.
- Place the mixture in the shallow containers or lids near known ant trails, entry points, or areas where ants gather (e.g., behind trash cans or near pantry corners, etc.)
- Refresh every few days, especially if it becomes moist or contaminated with debris.
Notes
Safety: While this bait is made with pantry ingredients, it’s still best to keep it out of reach of pets and small children. Try tucking it behind appliances, under cabinets, or inside a lidded container with ant-sized entry holes.