Symptom: Weight Gain or Loss. An unexplained change in weight is one of the most common signs of a thyroid disorder. Weight gain may signal low levels of thyroid hormones, a condition called hypothyroidism. In contrast, if the thyroid produces more hormones than the body needs, you may lose weight unexpectedly. This is known as hyperthyroidism. Hypothyroidism is far more common.
A mixture of boric acid and water is also an effective ant killer. It is recommended to add sugar to the mix so that the sweet smell will draw the ants. Shake and warm the solution, then use something like a cotton ball to absorb the fluid. Place the balls around the garden so that the ants will get to them.ou donât have to kill ants to get rid of them. There are more humane ways to get rid of ants. If you grow out the grass in your garden, the surface below will remain a colder temperature. Ants do not like cold, and prefer to seek out warm ground. Doing this will prompt them to seek refuge in other areas.
Kill the queen. The best way to get rid of ants is to destroy their source: the ant queen. She produces a large number of ants and killing her will exterminate them; if you can, find and kill the queen inside the ant nest. She's rather shy and will hide in the bottom.ixing 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.