Niban Granular Insect Bait (4 lb squeeze bottle) Niban, granular bait that contains 5% Boric Acid, can be used to protect against Carpenter Ants. Formulated with the naturally occurring mineral, boron, Niban poses a very low impact on the environment since boron is already found in virtually all ecosystems. As the granules dissolve over a long period of time, the borates simply become part of the background levels of boron