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Argentine Ant Control: Baits Beat Sprays Indoors

Rain floods nests and drives ants inside. Caulk entry points. Avoid indoor sprays; use gel baits near trails or entry points—ants carry poison back to the mound. DIY bait: 4 tbsp peanut butter, 6 tbsp honey, ¾ tsp boric acid in a film canister with a hole. Baits work in 10–14 days.

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