Borax is the raw ingredient to Boric acid. They extract the Boric to make it stronger. Its more refined stronger and a finer powder. Borax probably still works but its a substitute to the real deal boric acid. Mixing too much into the bait or not thoroughly mixing it will give poor results. One thing that helps mixing is a fine powder.
This bait is all fucked and immediately recognized as bait. Drop some straight jelly THEN tell me the ants dont like sugar.