borax ant

Product listings commonly identify borax as sodium tetraborate decahydrate in several liquid/bait items. Some powder products list boric acid (99%). Product descriptions occasionally use the simpler phrase “contains borax.”

Indoor borax baits are usually placed in bait stations on flat surfaces or along baseboards. Outdoor liquid baits are often sold as stake-style units that insert into the ground. Powder formulations are typically sprinkled around affected areas or applied where ants travel.

Some liquid and stake-style baits list coverage up to about 100 square feet. Product durations vary by formulation and use—items commonly indicate effectiveness from roughly one month up to about three months, depending on the product.

Common features include stay-fresh tabs and snap-off openings, foil seals to prevent drying, and see-through bait monitors so you can tell when bait needs replacing. These help keep liquid bait contained and maintain freshness.

Product details list many sweet-attracted and common household ants—examples include Argentine ants, ghost ants, cornfield ants, pavement ants, acrobat ants, white-footed ants, little black ants, odorous house ants, crazy ants, and big-headed ants. Descriptions also note exclusions such as fire ants, pharaoh ants, carpenter ants, and harvester ants.

Outdoor stake baits are designed for ground placement and are described as weatherproof, often with see-through bait monitors, reinforced ridges, and tiered access for ants. Indoor bait stations are flat units placed on baseboards or under appliances and typically use snap-off or stay-fresh tab designs for easy placement and freshness.