Even in the Victorian ages pesky ants were bothersome and invaders of the home. You never seem to see just one plodding along, with one comes a whole army. Getting rid of them can be tiresome, and if you're like me and want to do it without pesticides, you may want to give this old fashioned remedy a try.
I'm not sure I'd want to set this somewhere in my home though, with sugar as the ingredient. These pests would be marching in to the cottage in droves, hungry for their dessert! Perhaps outside under our tree where they congregate to plan their attack might be a better idea.
Here's how to make a Victorian Ant Trap:
Procure a large natural sponge, wash it well and press it dry, which will leave the cells open.
Sprinkle the sponge with a bit of fine white sugar, and place it near where the ants are troublesome.
The ants will soon collect upon the sponge and take up their abode in its cells. It is then only necessary to dip the sponge in boiling water, and the ants will be destroyed.
It may then be set out over and over again.
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