Had some aphids. ok LOTS of aphids. Darn things were being tended by so many ants, the ladybugs couldnt get to em. We have loads of ladybugs that get into the house all the time. I know theyre around (poor things!)

My fiance remembered some ant bait he used to use and looked it up online. Its Borax and syrup. We heated a bit of water and old comb-in honey that was ruined, and mixed with some borax. Just sticky enough to stay where it is droppered, and the ants LOVED it. 2 days later, many fewer ants, and at least 3 ladybugs on one plant chomping away at the un-herded aphids!

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