Keep Pests away using Borax - very effective at keeping cockroaches, ants, water bugs & pests at bay. just mix equal parts of borax w/ sugar. The sugar helps to draws them in, the borax takes them away – permanently. Do not leave this where pets or children can reach it, like: under stoves, refrigerators or sinks. Borax also works well on mice. sprinkle it in areas where you think mice may be. also sprinkle it on carpet and vacuum to remove fleas or on your mattress to get rid of bed bugs.