Baking soda mixed with powdered sugar can kill ants when they eat and carry it back to their colony, but it will not reliably eliminate an infestation permanently in one minute.

To use this method, mix equal amounts of baking soda and powdered sugar until evenly combined, then lightly dust the powder along ant trails, near entry points, and around baseboards where you see activity. The powdered sugar attracts the ants and the baking soda reacts with their digestive systems after ingestion, causing internal disruption that can kill worker ants and potentially affect the colony when they share food. For best results place small amounts on index card corners or in shallow containers so the bait stays dry and accessible, and avoid spraying nearby with water or cleaners for at least twenty four hours. Clean up competing food debris first by wiping surfaces with warm soapy water to reduce other attractants and force ants to accept the bait. For heavy infestations repeat the bait application every three to four days and monitor trails to track whether activity declines. If you see persistent activity after two weeks consider combining this tactic with sealing entry gaps and removing nests outdoors, or consult a pest control professional for more aggressive options.

Common mistakes include using too much bait so it gets messy and ants avoid the pile, which you can fix by applying a thin dusting or placing bait in small containers; assuming one quick application will permanently stop an infestation when larger colonies require multiple treatments and complementary habitat changes, so plan repeated baiting and sanitation; and using water or spray cleaners nearby which wash away the bait or repel ants, so wait at least twenty four hours before cleaning treated surfaces and keep baits dry.

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