Apply the baking soda and powdered sugar mix directly along ant trails and entry points where ants move or congregate.

For effective indoor control, use a ratio of two parts baking soda to one part powdered sugar and keep the powder dry so it flows into cracks. Lightly dust a thin line of the mixture along baseboards, under appliances, and inside cabinet corners where you see ants traveling. Focus on thresholds and windowsills where exterior-to-interior traffic begins, and place a small pile near any visible nest openings if you can locate them without disturbing the nest. In kitchens, apply along the seam where the floor meets the wall and behind the refrigerator and stove where crumbs collect and ants forage. Reapply after sweeping, mopping, or any disturbance and after heavy foot traffic, because the bait loses effectiveness when dispersed. For safety, avoid placing the dust on food preparation surfaces and keep it out of reach of children and pets by using narrow cardboard or paper channels to confine the powder in targeted lines.

Common mistakes include overapplying so the powder becomes a pile that ants avoid, not reapplying after cleaning which lets new foraging trails bypass the bait, and placing the mix directly on food surfaces which creates contamination risks. If you overapply, gently thin the dust into a narrow trail so ants will cross it and carry it back to the colony. If you skip reapplication after cleaning, inspect high-traffic areas daily for new trails and renew the thin lines as needed. If placement risks contaminating food, move the bait to the adjacent baseboard or under a cabinet lip where ants still travel but food stays protected.

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