Mixing boric acid powder or borax with water and sugar is the most common bait. Boric acid affects ants both externally (when in powder form; similar to diatomaceous earth) and internally (when ingested). Make a mixture of 1 cup water, 2 cups sugar, 2 tablespoons boric acid. 1  Wait for the ants to show up.
Report Abuse. Usually a dog who has black stool is not getting the right kind of food because they tend to go eatting from the wrong sources. I had a dog(short haired) collie who had this problem. I took a sample the day of the appointment(when he first had one) and brought it in.eport Abuse. Usually a dog who has black stool is not getting the right kind of food because they tend to go eatting from the wrong sources. I had a dog(short haired) collie who had this problem. I took a sample the day of the appointment(when he first had one) and brought it in.
Lethargy, dehydration, fever, vomiting, decreased appetite, weight loss and an increased urgency to defecate may also accompany diarrhea. If your dogâs diarrhea is black, he could be experiencing internal bleeding of the stomach or small intestine and should be examined by a vet immediately.