There are things you can do to control pests (insects or animals causing harm or nuisance) on your property. Highly efficient, simply apply a fine dust along ant runs, cracks and crevices or anywhere where ant activity is present.

I think you are supposed to watch them and find out where there nest is and destry the nest with the boiling water.

Ants are allowed to feed on the poison and given enough time to carry the bait to the rest of the colony, where the nest is eventually destroyed.

Borax is a common household cleaning product, usually used to boost the washing power of normal laundry detergent (to lift heavy stains) or for fighting grime and mildew. We are no longer supporting IE (Internet Explorer) as we strive to provide site experiences for browsers that support new web standards and security practices. While effective ant control is necessary, it should not compromise the well-being of our furry friends.Placement: Position ant baits and traps in areas inaccessible to pets, such as behind furniture, in cabinets secured with child-proof latches, or under appliances. It’s an offence to keep or release some wild animals, for example grey squirrels - you must kill them humanely if you catch them alive. Nowadays, many products are not especially toxic to your pet, but ingestion of the traps that contain ant killer may be harmful to your dog's digestive system.