14 best ant baits

Product description

To kill common household ants, simply place TERRO Liquid Ant Baits stations near indoor areas where ants are spotted. Ants enter the trap, consume the liquid ant bait and return to the nest where they pass on the bait to the rest of the colony. TERRO Liquid Ant Baits are specifically formulated to allow worker ants to consume the product and survive long enough to carry the liquid back to the nest and deliver a dose to the rest of the colony . The liquid ant bait stations prevent the bait from drying out and provide the ants with a continuous supply of liquid, day and night. Monitor the baits regularly for activity, but do not interfere with the ants or baits. Replace with additional baits when the first set is depleted. Depending on the size of the ant infestation, complete control may take up to two weeks.

• 12 bait stations included
• Kills all common household ants
• Pre-filled, ready-to-use bait stations
• Patented design prevents bait from drying out
• Attracts ants fast
• Contains Borax
• Place baits near ant trails or where ants are numerous
• Use all six baits to ensure sufficient supply for the ants

User questions & answers

Question:	Why is the pricing so weird? It's actually 2x more in bulk! Did someone make a mistake? Sorry for the rhetorical question, silly vendor person
Answer:	It has to do with who the actual "seller" is. If you select a quantity of "1", in this case, it is "sold and fulfilled" by Amazon. If you select a quantity of "2" it is "sold" by another company while still being "fulfilled" by Amazon. Yes, both quantities are, as of this writing, "fulfilled" by Amazon but that just tells you that Amazon stores, packages, and ships both items(1 and 2 packs) even though there are, in reality, two different "sellers". If you click back and forth on the quantity selector you'll see the "sold by" name change. Look just under the price after you switch. The seller of the 2 pack sets the price whereas the seller of the 1 pack(Amazon) sets its own price. I'm sure Amazon buys the 1 pack in very large quantities and, therefore, can get a bigger discount, per piece, than the other "seller" can get, per piece, for the 2-pack.
Question:	How safe is this product in the kitchen? We have a few ants crawling around our kitchen sink and would like to place one of these bait stations on our kitchen counter. Bad idea? Thanks
Answer:	This is a generally safe product according to my research. Make sure to read the packaging and follow direction. (FOR INDOOR USE READ THE FOLLOWING) One lesson I learned the hard way: the sugary syrup is irresistible to ants, even though it is laced with poison. This means when you use Tarro, you're actually providing access to free food! The poison will work on the ants and it takes about 18-24 hours to kill them... but as you wait after 24 hours, Tarro syrup will attract other thriving colonies into your home. They'll follow the same rich trails laid behind by the previous colony and even scavenge on the carcases of the previously fallen colony. This cycle will continue, attracting ants from far away reaches and allowing them to setup massive colonies within your home. This is especially true with Argentine ants (available throughout the world), which form massive colonies with multiple queens - a trait unique to this type of ant, whereas others will battle for territory. So the lesson learned is simple... once the initial 1 or 2 swarms die down, remove all baits and all forms of food from open spaces in your home; patch up all openings in walls, baseboards, cracks around windows, etc; apply perimeter pesticide around your home; and look for signs of wandering ants in the next week. If you see more ants then you missed an opening and already have an established colony in your wall.... repeat!! Just don't leave out Tarro and keep replenishing, especially in the case of Argentine ants.
Question:	Is this safe to have around pets? I have a curious cat
Answer:	I'd say no. My cat knocked one of these over once and licked the syrup. She was fine but it wasn't a fun afternoon (trip to the vet, etc.). Terro sells a version of this that encloses the bait in plastic and has sticky squares to attach them to the floor, counter, or other surfaces. I use those instead now.
Question:	I have a baby in the house and I would like to use this product to kill ants in my house. Any precautions you suggest before I use this product
Answer:	The ant trails at my house sometimes go from the floor to the ceiling. I turn the bait so that the liquid will not run out and use Scotch tape to tape it to the wall next to the ant trail. I tape the bait high enough that babies and grand children cannot get to it. It usually takes two days for the ants to disappear. Then three days after they disappear, they return to the trap. Another two days and they disappear again. The second time they disappear is usually the last time I see them at that location.

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TERRO Liquid Ant Baits

Ants can be a problem anywhere – in the home, at work and everywhere in between. To kill common household ants, place TERRO Liquid Ant Baits in areas where they attract foraging ants that take the bait back to the nest. As the bait circulates through the colony, it kills the ants you see and the ones you don’t. The new and improved snap-off tab makes the stations easy to use. To open the bait, hold the station vertically and twist the tab. This opens up the station and allows ants to access the bait. Place the entire station on a flat surface, keeping the ant bait inside the station. Plus, the closed bait stations prevent the bait from drying out to provide the ants with a continuous supply of liquid, day and night. Note: complete control may take up to two weeks.

How Liquid Ant Bait Works

Since this is a bait, initially you will see more ants – but don’t worry, this is a good thing. Why? As ants forage for food, they are easily attracted to the sweet, sugary liquid inside the bait stations. After finding the bait, worker ants consume it and leave behind a pheromone trail leading back to the colony. This trail lets other worker ants know where the newly discovered food supply is. This is why you will see more ants in the beginning.

Meanwhile, the active ingredient, Borax, is slowly interfering with the ant’s digestive system, ultimately killing it, but leaving enough time for the ant to go back and share the dose with the rest of the colony. This slow kill is necessary so that foraging ants can make several trips to the bait. The communal nature of an ant colony allows the bait to be spread to hundreds, if not thousands, of individual ants.

How to Use Liquid Ant Baits

TERRO Liquid Ant Baits are very easy to use. Before placing the bait stations, be sure to remove other sources of food, such as crumbs, sugar and grease spots to prevent attracting ants elsewhere. Do not place bait where you’ve already sprayed insecticides, as the pests may avoid the bait stations.

1. Hold the bait station firmly with bait pack tab facing up. Break off the tab being careful not to spill the bait.
2. Place the bait station label side up on a flat surface near signs of ants. Place additional bait stations anywhere they may enter your home. For best results, use all bait stations to ensure a sufficient supply for the ants.
3. Monitor placements regularly, but do not interfere with the pests or bait stations. Replace when bait is depleted. Complete control may take up to two weeks.
4. Once ants are controlled, replace the baits every 3 months to keep them from returning.

Product description

Raid Max Double Control Ant Baits has two types of food to attract and kill ants. After ants feed on the bait, they return to the colony and transfer the bait to other ants, thereby killing the entire colony. Population reduction can be expected within days, with the baits working for up to 3 months.

• Two types of bait to attract and kill ants
• After ants feed on the bait, they return to the colony and transfer the bait to other ants, thereby killing the entire colony
• Population reduction can be expected within days, with the baits working for up to 3 months
• For household use: Closets, basements, attics, living areas, kitchens, bathrooms, pantries, dining rooms, and recreation rooms
• Child-resistant insect killer

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this enough for a two story house? Ive spotted 3 or 4 carpenter ants. We have a pest guy buy he's all natural and the stuff he sprayed washed away
Answer:	They work well for my 2 story home. Put them at both entryway doors and anywhere I have been seeing ants and they seem to clear up the problem.
Question:	I only see scattering of ants is this going to attract more ants
Answer:	This product didn't get rid of ants for me. I think it probably attracted more of them then were originally there but didn't kill them. I'm still looking for a product that does the job.
Question:	Does it kill roaches
Answer:	It doesn't kill anything!
Question:	how to open so ants will go in and out of the trap
Answer:	It is open, ants just do not go in. I could not get 1 ant to go in, even if I put 1 next to the opening.

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Stops Bugs in Their Tracks

RAID has a wide-variety of products that provide effective protection from all kinds of insects.

Right Form for the Right Solution

We have forms specially designed to ATTACK, CONTROL OR PREVENT your bug problem. Use a combination of products to help product your home from insects.

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SC Johnson is a family company dedicated to innovative, high-quality products and excellence in the workplace for more than 60 years. We have a long-term commitment to the environment and the communities in which we operate. Based in the USA, we’ve spent decade studying how to fight bugs in one of the worlds largest private commercial etomology research centers. And with that expertise, we’ve developed products that are designed to kill pests

Product description

Raid Ant Baits III, 0.24 oz, 8 ct

• Kills ants where they hide for up to 3 months
• After ants feed on the bait, they return to the colony and transfer the bait to the queen and the others, thereby KILLING the entire colony
• For maximum effectiveness place all Baits at the same time
• Use indoors in corners, along walls and near entry points
• Child-resistant

User questions & answers

Question:	Can they be used outdoors
Answer:	That's where I put them I had ants on my fence so I set them along the board and the ants are gone . Hope this helps
Question:	How do you activate the traps? Mine haven’t worked AT ALL
Answer:	The bait is inside you don’t have to activate them. I use all 8 in the back and it’s been working for me.
Question:	Sweet or grease
Answer:	So I’m actually not sure, which could be why they didn’t work for me; but the terro liquid ant baits worked GREAT for me, so if those are sweet or grease, these are probably the opposite. I’d like a riddle for an answer. Sorry!
Question:	How long does an ant house last
Answer:	This product does not work I recommend you do not waste your money

Product features

Stops Bugs in Their Tracks

RAID has a wide-variety of products that provide effective protection from all kinds of insects.

Right Form for the Right Solution

We have forms specially designed to ATTACK, CONTROL OR PREVENT your bug problem. Use a combination of products to help product your home from insects.

Other Indoor and Outdoor Solutions

We provide solutions for both inside and outside your home, so you can fight bugs in your backyard, garage, and outer areas of your home.

SC Johnson - Our Story

SC Johnson is a family company dedicated to innovative, high-quality products and excellence in the workplace for more than 60 years. We have a long-term commitment to the environment and the communities in which we operate. Based in the USA, we’ve spent decade studying how to fight bugs in one of the worlds largest private commercial etomology research centers. And with that expertise, we’ve developed products that are designed to kill pests

Product description

With TERRO Multi-Surface liquid Ant baits, you have the flexibility to place bait stations almost anywhere around your property. The answer lies in the convenient Multi-Surface application, which allows you to lay the bait stations flat or adhere them to other surfaces. Just use the included adhesive strips to attach the pre-filled, ready-to-use bait stations on walls, under cabinets & a variety of other locations. Not only will this allow you to get the baits as close to the ant activity As possible, but it will also help to keep the stations out of reach of children & pets. In addition, TERRO Multi-Surface liquid Ant baits feature a discreet, two-color design, which seamlessly blends in with the rest of your decor So you won’t even notice it's there. Simply choose the color that matches the location best – either white or beige – then apply the adhesive strip to the opposite side. Liquid Ant baits are specifically designed to kill all common household ants. However, since it's a bait, They work slowly to allow worker ants to consume the product & survive long enough to carry the liquid back to the colony. The active ingredient slowly interferes with the ant’s digestive system, & eventually kills it. This ensures that you get rid of the ants you see as well as the ants you don't see.

• 8 ant baits included
• Attracts and kills the household ants you see and the ants you don’t
• Discreet, two-color design blends in with your decor
• Adhesive strips attach ant baits to walls or under cabinets
• Worker ants carry and deliver a Lethal dose to the rest of the colony

User questions & answers

Question:	Why is a 2 pack triple the cost
Answer:	Who knows...? Gotta always look at unit pricing.
Question:	How long are unopened traps good, if I don't need to use all of them right away
Answer:	They are good until they are opened as long as they are kept out of heat.
Question:	Will by fog be ok? My dog chewed up one. I don’t know how much he ate. He seems fine
Answer:	According to their packaging yes, your dog will be OK. THe Terro is Borax in syrup. Not poisonous in the sense we think of poison. If your pet is sensitive to Borax there might be an issue.
Question:	where is this product shipped from
Answer:	Arizona

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Where to Place

Place TERRO Multi-Surface Liquid Ant Baits near ant trails and other locations where ants are numerous. It’s also a good idea to stop ants in their tracks by placing bait stations anywhere insects may try to enter your home. The multi-surface design provides flexibility with your placement options, including on walls, kick plates and counter tops.

Two-Color Design

Multi-Surface Ant Baits feature a discreet, two-color design.This innovation allows the baits to blend in with your existing decor so you won’t even notice they are there. Just choose the color that blends in best with the spot you are placing it – either white or brown – then apply the adhesive strip to the opposite side.

Where to Use

Place ant baits near ant trails and other locations where ants are numerous. It’s also a good idea to stop ants in their tracks by placing bait stations anywhere insects may try to enter your home. The multi-surface design provides flexibility with your placement options, including on walls, kick plates, and counter tops.

Bait Stays Fresh

Multi-Surface Ant Baits are sealed until you’re ready to use them. First, choose the perfect location for your ant bait. Next, twist off the tab to open up the bait. If needed, adhere the bait station with the included sticky tape. Remember: Until the tab is pulled off, the liquid bait inside stays fresh!

Product description

Optigard® Ant gel bait, powered by the active ingredient thiamethoxam, offers unparalleled control of a broad spectrum of ants by ingestion and transfer of the clear, odorless and palatable bait for effective colony control.

• Target pests: For indoor and outdoor control of structure-invading ants including argentine ants, carpenter ants, and ghost ants and other nuisance ant pests; excluding fire, harvester and pharaoh ants.
• Highly attractive formula promotes ready transfer of the active ingredient throughout the colony
• Powerful, active ingredient knocks out workers, brood and queens
• Approved for use indoors and outdoors, applied in cracks and crevices. Active Ingredient: Thiamethoxam, .010%.
• How does Optigard Ant Bait Gel work? Ants that feed on the gel will return to their nest and transfer the bait to the queen and their young, thereby killing the queen, the young and the entire colony.

User questions & answers

Question:	Ants are entering my son’s room near the ceiling. What is the consistency of this product? Will it drip if I apply it to the ceiling corners
Answer:	The product has a gel like consistency but may also have some liquid when applied. The gel will run sometimes when applied to walls but this provides more bait for the ants. Do not disturb the ants while they swarm the bait.
Question:	Does it have a strong odor? Thanks for your time
Answer:	Hi! No---it has no odor that I've noticed, and you use very little at a time. You need to put it in the path of the ants and just little dabs at a time. It's a pretty thick gel so it sticks up around the ceilings, under a countertop edge, etc... just keep it away from pets and kids!
Question:	Is this for sugar ants or protein ants
Answer:	Sugar - says right in the description - The sugar-based gel matrix of Optigard ant gel bait is highly attractive to ants, which makes it extremely effective.
Question:	if you used terro how does this compare
Answer:	I have used Terro and I have found Optigard to be considerable more effective. What has worked well for me is to identify where the ants are coming from, and where their trails are. I then place a bead of about 1/2 inch, or so, near the entrance and on the trails. (If you are concerned about about pets or children touching the gel you might cut one inch pieces of drinking straws and put the bead of gel inside those) The ants are quickly attracted to the gel and you need to leave it alone. The ants will take the gel back to the nest and use it to feed the queen and the young ants. They will quickly die (a couple of days) and once the life cycle of ants is relatively short a dead queen means ne new ants. I've had really good results doing this.

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A Clear Solution For Ant Control

It is estimated there are up to 10,000 trillion ants on earth, which means there are trillions of pest problems you could encounter around your property. Optigard ant gel bait from Syngenta Professional Pest Management offers effective control of a broad range of ants so you can help reduce the number of ants you face.

Optigard ant gel bait is known for its clear gel formulation that ants are attracted to and is easy for them to consume. It has proven to be accepted and palatable to a wide variety of ants. The powerful active ingredient, thiamethoxam, controls workers, brood and queens to ensure full colony elimination.

Optigard ant gel bait Profile

▸ Broad-spectrum control of ants, including Argentine, carpenter, odorous house, ghost and other ant species

▸ Non-repellent and transferable; knocks out workers, brood and queens

▸ Remains palatable for at least 14 days after baiting (indoors and outdoors)

▸ Non-staining and colorless formulation with little to no odor

▸ Packaged in a ready-to-use, 30-gram syringe with plunger for easy application

With its effective mode of action, durable formulation and excellent acceptance among ants, you can trust Optigard ant gel bait to offer the control you need to help provide a long-lasting, ant-free environment for your customers.

The Perfect Formula for Ant Elimination

The sugar-based gel matrix of Optigard ant gel bait is highly attractive to ants, which makes it extremely effective. Other baits can be too gooey, which prevents ants from transporting them back to the colony. However, the consistency of Optigard makes it easy for ants to carry to the colony and share with nestmates.

Optigard ant gel bait is also known for its durability under harsh environmental conditions. The formulation resists degradation caused by high temperatures and can retain its palatability for more than two weeks. Ants will continue to feed on Optigard ant gel bait even if the product dries out over time and the active ingredient becomes concentrated. This long-lasting effect reduces the chance of call backs and requires fewer applications.

Product description

With TERRO Multi-Surface Liquid Ant Baits, you have the flexibility to place bait stations almost anywhere around your property. The answer lies in the convenient multi-surface application, which allows you to lay the bait stations flat or adhere them to other surfaces. Just use the included adhesive strips to attach the pre-filled, ready-to-use bait stations on walls, under cabinets and a variety of other locations. Not only will this allow you to get the baits as close to the ant activity as possible, but it will also help to keep the stations out of reach of children and pets. In addition, TERRO Multi-Surface Liquid Ant Baits feature a discreet, two-color design, which seamlessly blends in with the rest of your decor so you won’t even notice it’s there. Simply choose the color that matches the location best – either white or beige – then apply the adhesive strip to the opposite side. Liquid ant baits are specifically designed to kill all common household ants. However, since it’s a bait, they work slowly to allow worker ants to consume the product and survive long enough to carry the liquid back to the colony. The active ingredient slowly interferes with the ant’s digestive system, and eventually kills it. This ensures that you get rid of the ants you see as well as the ants you don’t see.

• Attracts and kills the household ants you see and the ants you don’t
• 4 Discreet Bait Stations, two color design blends in with your decor
• Adhesive strips attach ant baits to walls or under cabinets
• Worker ants carry and deliver a lethal dose to the rest of the colony
• Stay fresh twist tab keeps liquid bait fresh until opened

User questions & answers

Question:	I've been using it for a few weeks now, and it's full of ants (not sure if dead), but the steady stream of ants marching by continues. How long
Answer:	Each ant that consumes the bait will die within 24-48 hours, however, it can take a few days or weeks to control the entire colony, depending on its size. If Ants are continuing to come to the bait, we recommend to keep the stations down. You may also want to consider using a contact killer such as our spray, granules, or dust around the perimeter of the home.
Question:	Do this product kill carpenter ants
Answer:	We cannot recommend this product for carpenter ants.
Question:	Does the adhesive back remove easily? My cabinets and baseboards are new and don't want to damage
Answer:	i know from experience that placing on painted surfaces are fine (no damage) i never tried it on cabinets.
Question:	Should you use all four baits at once or is one okay if that seems to be all that's needed
Answer:	The most effective use of the bait containers is to place them where ant activity is the heaviest. If it’s confined to one area, one container...maybe two...should suffice.

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Where to Place

Place TERRO Multi-Surface Liquid Ant Baits near ant trails and other locations where ants are numerous. It’s also a good idea to stop ants in their tracks by placing bait stations anywhere insects may try to enter your home. The multi-surface design provides flexibility with your placement options, including on walls, kick plates and counter tops.

Two-Color Design

Multi-Surface Ant Baits feature a discreet, two-color design.This innovation allows the baits to blend in with your existing decor so you won’t even notice they are there. Just choose the color that blends in best with the spot you are placing it – either white or brown – then apply the adhesive strip to the opposite side.

Where to Use

Place ant baits near ant trails and other locations where ants are numerous. It’s also a good idea to stop ants in their tracks by placing bait stations anywhere insects may try to enter your home. The multi-surface design provides flexibility with your placement options, including on walls, kick plates, and counter tops.

Bait Stays Fresh

Multi-Surface Ant Baits are sealed until you’re ready to use them. First, choose the perfect location for your ant bait. Next, twist off the tab to open up the bait. If needed, adhere the bait station with the included sticky tape. Remember: Until the tab is pulled off, the liquid bait inside stays fresh!

Product description

Between the carpool and the couch cushions, you’re the CEO of the home front. Take care of your family – and take care of business, no matter where household pests rear their ugly heads. Show bugs who’s boss with Hot Shot insecticides. They’re your weapon of choice, giving you the clear advantage within your walls and at the bank. Save the day. Hot Shot MaxAttrax Ant Bait provides relief from even tough ant problems. Use indoors, outdoors or anywhere ants are a problem to kill the queen and destroy the colony. These child-resistant bait stations start killing in hours and continue killing up to 6 months indoors. Use near walls, in closets and cabinets and under sinks and refrigerators. Just place one bait station along each ant trail. Heavily infested areas may require two or more bait stations for effective control. For continued control, replace baits every six months indoors (every three months for outdoor use) or sooner if infestation is heavy or bait stations are empty. When creepy bugs attempt to pass, save the day with Hot Shot insecticides.

• STARTS KILLING ANTS IN HOURS: Hot Shot MaxAttrax Ant Bait provides relief from even tough ant problems – it kills the ants you see and kills the hidden ants you don't see
• KILLS THE QUEEN COLONY: Works up to 6 months indoors
• INDOOR AND OUTDOOR USE: Use near walls, in closets and cabinets, under sinks and refrigerators; place one bait station along each ant trail around the outside of homes
• CHILD RESISTANT: Contains 8 child-resistant bait stations

User questions & answers

Question:	Which baits are black? The photo on the package is black but the thumbnail closeup photo isn white. I don't want white. Suggestions please
Answer:	The baits are black and useless. I had to purchase another brand to kill my ants.
Question:	It says “child proof”, but is it safe to use with cats, specically the ones who like to counter surf and bat everything around
Answer:	No it says poisonous for cats. It says they shouldn’t be allowed to touch it or bat it around. I ended up not using mine because I didn’t know that before I bought them. I didn’t want to risk my kitty getting sick
Question:	do I have to do anything to activate them
Answer:	No. Just open the plastic wrapper. Easy & effective.
Question:	Does this bait works on sugar ant (Odorous house ant, more specifically Tapinoma sessile
Answer:	Had very small ants in kitchen and bathrooms. Used this bait and they were gone within three days. Don't know what kid of ants they were. They would not talk to me or answer any questions.

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Hot Shot(R) MaxAttrax(R) Ant Bait2

Product description

Bayer's Maxforce(Max Force) Quantum Ant Bait is a high performance, low impact, ant bait that remains effective for up to three months. Maxforce Quantum controls many ant species, including Argentine ants, Pharaoh ants, ghost ants, black garden ants, odorous house ants, and crazy ants. Maxforce Quantum is made with a low dose of imidacloprid, Quantum attracts ants with its "Simply Irresistible "bait matrix and features the exclusive Domino Effect, a delayed action kill whereby foraging ants bring the bait back to the nest and feed it to the queen(s) and larvae, killing the entire colonies. The bait's moisture-rich hydroscopic formula ensures that it will continue to deliver results long after it's applied. May be used inside or outs. ALWAYS READ THE LABEL BEFORE USE!!

• Provides fast control of a wide variety of ant species
• Clear, odorless formula allows for inconspicuous bait placements
• May be used indoors and outdoors, residential or commercial, including food handling areas (crack & crevice only)
• Lasts three months, unlike ant gel baits, which begin to lose moisture immediately
• Eliminates the entire colony, even those hidden in inaccessible areas, through the exclusive use of Maxforce Domino Effect

User questions & answers

Question:	About how long until ants are gone completely? we only have then near the kitchen sink, i was wondering if i should apply to other rooms just in case
Answer:	Mine take up to 3 days to be completely gone. It has to kill out the nest, sometime only one day i guess it depends on how big the colony is.
Question:	Does this become solid or does it remain liquid
Answer:	It remains liquid
Question:	Is this different than the injectable gel bait? What is the active ingredient in the liquid bait? Thanks
Answer:	It tells you in the title of this listing that the quantom is 0.03% Imidacloprid. The maxforce ant bait gel contains fipronil. So they are different.
Question:	I've purchased this item before. It's great. However, this shows the picture of a bourbon bottle! What's up
Answer:	That's for when the ants get so bad you can only drink away the misery...

Product description

TERRO Outdoor Liquid Ant Baits are ideal for large ant infestations. It attracts and kills all common household ants including Argentine ants, ghost ants, cornfield ants, pavement ants, acrobat ants, white footed ants, little black ants, odorous house ants and other sweet eating ants. To attract and kill ants, simply place the pre-filled, ready-to-use liquid bait stations outdoors in areas where ants are observed and, if desired, secure baits with the stakes provided. The bait stations can also be placed on decks, or in garages or basements without using the stakes. Ants typically follow defined trails from the nest to food or water. Placing the outdoor ant baits close to these trails will improve control. The patented outdoor ant baits prevent the liquid bait from drying out, providing the ants with a continuous supply of food, day and night.

• Kills the ants you see and the ants you don’t
• Pre filled bait stations are ready to use
• Contains borax
• Flexible placement: in the ground using the stakes or on decks, or in garages or basements without using the stakes
• Patented station protects the bait from the elements, prevents it from drying out

User questions & answers

Question:	How do I tell If they are empty? Unlike the indoor traps they are not clear
Answer:	The trap should be replaced every 3 months.
Question:	We haver grease eating ants. Is this the right product
Answer:	Terro says product is for "Attracting and killing all common household ants including Argentine ants, ghost ants, cornfield ants, pavement ants, acrobat ants, white footed ants, little black ants, odorous house ants and other sweet eating ants." Terro is a sweet bait; grease eating ants are attracted to protein. They might go for Terro; however if protein sources are still to be found in your house they will probably ignore the bait. I haven't had a problem with grease eating ants, but I understand that from folks who have that the Combat formula is better for attracting grease eating ants. You can also make your own baits for grease eaters by mixing boric acid (a white powder you can find in drugs stores or hardware stores) with peanut butter. Just make sure that the bait is out of reach of kids and animals (I have used boric acid/watermelon bait successfully with sweet-eating ants. However, it can only be used indoors, as sun dries it up and rain washes it away.) Good Luck!
Question:	Will this work on fire ants
Answer:	Yes absolutely I had the worst ant problem I have ever seen when I moved into my new home. They moved in because of a drought in Texas. The first two days I did not see much of a difference and was about to write a bad review, but I had to go out of town, I left and when I came back the next week there were no more ants, not a single one, in fact it has been almost a year and I still haven't seen one inside or outside since. This stuff is amazing. Also my dog ate 2 of the yard baits we were worried he would get sick but he was perfectly fine that's a plus also.
Question:	Will these work for carpenter ants
Answer:	Carpenter ants infest every tree on my property and I found them foraging inside the garage (very bad news). Mostly for the garage, but also because I have one very nice pin oak, I placed 2 of these just inside the garage door and at the base of the tree and within 1 month no more ants. So, I guess it works on carpenter ants. However, if you use the trap per the package instructions the carpenter ants are too large to enter. What you do instead is push down and rotate as instructed to puncture the internal pouch then very carefully lift the cup back up to its original position and snap it into place. This opens the trap all the way around an the carpenter ants can enter. I intend to buy more as it works on almost every ant on my property. And that's a lot of different types of ants. You might also try Bayer Advance 375A. Its a protein based poison and if the ants don't have a sweet tooth that day they go for it. The terro traps make excellent bait stations for the 375A once the liquid is gone.

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TERRO Outdoor Liquid Ant Baits

When it comes to ants, baiting should be your first choice. Try TERRO Outdoor Liquid Ant Bait Stations. These large bait cups can actually be used inside or outside and work to eras the entire ant colony. Sweet eating, common household ants will run to the baits and carry the bait back to the Queen of the colony. Once the Queen has received the bait, the rest of the colony dies off.

Simple to Use

These pre-filled ready-to-use bait stations convenient and easy to install around your home or yard where ants have been observed. Stakes are included to secure the stations on various surfaces, including grass or gravel. Use without the stakes indoors in the home, basement, or garage as well!

What Type of Ants?

Luckily, most ants are sweet eating and love out bait. Our TERRO Liquid Ant Bait works with all common household ants including: Argentine ants, ghost ants, cornfield ants, pavement ants, acrobat ants, white footed ants, little black ants, odorous house ants, crazy ants, big headed ants and other sweet eating ants.

How it Works

When it comes to ants, always try to start with baiting. Unlike contact killers, which only target visible worker ants on your property, these baits include slow-acting ingredients that have a delayed effect on the ant's digestive system. This allows ants to feed and return to the colony where they can spread the bait to the young and queen. During this time, the number of ants may increase as they swarm to feed on the sweetened liquid before they begin disappearing altogether.

Product description

Combat Max Ant Bait contains a powerful insecticide, Fipronil, which gets rid of ants commonly found in households. Best used in areas like under sinks, behind toilets, and behind appliances, Combat Max Ant Bait kills ants in a Domino-Effect, and eliminates at the source of the infestation. This package includes 6 ant killing baits.

• Kills the colony.
• Provides long-lasting ant killing power
• Kills ants quickly
• No vapor, fumes, or odor.
• This package contains 6 ant killing bait stations.

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this work on sugar ants
Answer:	Ants just like people crave protein and carbohydrates different times of the year but this bait has worked for two problem areas the most important thing is to follow the directions exactly
Question:	Has anyone tried these with fire ants? The ones in my entire area refuse all borax based baits
Answer:	I don't know, there are no fire ants in Chicago.
Question:	Does it work on carpenter ants
Answer:	Not that I’ve noticed.
Question:	Do these work outdoors? How do I protect them from rain
Answer:	They do work and well! What is not mentioned is that they have to be activated with water. They are primarily for indoor use, but can be used outside with less effectivity. Usually they kill the entire nest within three or four days.

Product features

Sprays are contact killers

Sprays only kill the pests you see. Ants not sprayed continue to thrive inside the nest.

Gels kill at the source

COMBAT gel is effective because ants carry gel back to where they live to destroy the queen and the entire colony.

Baits kill at the source

COMBAT bait stations are effective because ants carry bait back to where they live to destroy the queen and the entire colony.

Product description

With Terro Outdoor Liquid Ant Bait Stakes, stop the problem at the source. The stakes target ants outdoors before they can make their way inside. The slow killing poison gives ants time to transport the bait to the colony and the queen, eliminating the ants you see, and the ones you don’t. The baits are easy to use - simply place the stakes in outdoor areas where ants have been observed, break the tab open, and let the bait work its magic. A see through bait monitor helps you keep track of when it’s time to replace. The stakes are weatherproof, offering protection through all elements.

• Includes 48 ready to use bait stations
• Kills the ants you see and the ones you don’t
• Targets ants outdoors before they can come indoors
• Ready to use – insert stakes, break tab, kill the colony
• See-through bait monitor lets you know when it’s time to replace

User questions & answers

Question:	Can these plastic pieces be recycled
Answer:	The green plastic casing of the station can be recycled.
Question:	Does this work for Argentine Ants
Answer:	Yes, this can be used to control Argentine ants.
Question:	What is the spacing
Answer:	We recommend spacing them about 10-15 feet apart.
Question:	Does each pack contain 8 baits giving a total of 48 baits in this
Answer:	Yes each package has 8 baits for a total of 48

Product description

Combat Max Ant Killing Gel helps you get rid of ants in just three to five days. It’s formulated to attract ants quickly, while its fast-acting insecticide, Fipronil, one of the most powerful ant killers, starts to exterminate ants in hours. Worker ants return to the colony and feed the bait to the larvae and to the queen, eliminating the entire ant colony. This gel is easy to use so you can apply it in cracks, crevices and other hard-to-reach places. Combat Max Ant Killing Gel is effective against Carpenter, Pharaoh, Argentine, Cornfield, Odorous House, Thief, Pavement, White Footed, and Little Black Ants.

• Easy to use
• Child resistant
• Leaves little to no mess
• Gel bait kills ants and the entire colony
• High water content encourages faster feeding, so it starts killing within hour
• Provides fast control of ants within 3 to 5 days
• Syringe applicator lets you place the gel in hard to reach areas where ants travel, such as cracks and crevices
• Ready-to-use directly from the syringe for fast, easy application

User questions & answers

Question:	does this kill all species of ants
Answer:	Presumably (but not verified scientifically) YES as it kills the Pharaoh ants which ARE established as the toughest common household ant species to kill.
Question:	Can I dillute and spray this using a bottle sprayer (on ant trails going up some tree trunks
Answer:	I don't know if it can be diluted and sprayed, but that is unnecessary regardless. All you need do is deposit some of the gel from the syringe in a few spots along the ant's trail, at the base of the tree and higher (it should stick to the bark). The ants will be all over it. They'll bring it back to their nest for the queen. Give it a few days, and you'll be pleased with the results!
Question:	What is the active ingredient? What is the character of the attractant: sweet, protein, other
Answer:	According to information on previous review the active ingredient is Fipronil. According to Wikipedia "It is a slow acting poison. When used as bait, it allows the poisoned insect time to return to the colony or harborage. In cockroaches, the feces and carcass can contain sufficient residual pesticide to kill others in the same nesting site. In ants, the sharing of the bait among colony members assists in the spreading of the poison throughout the colony. With the cascading effect, the projected kill rate is about 95% in three days for ants and cockroaches. Fipronil serves as a good bait toxin not only because of its slow action, but also because most, if not all, of the target insects do not find it offensive or repulsive." Regarding whether the attractant is "sweet" or "protein" -- I really don't know; however, the ants that we killed had been attracted to sweet thing.
Question:	Does it kill carpenter ants
Answer:	Yes. I have used this to kill carpenter ants.

Product features

Sprays are contact killers

Sprays only kill the pests you see. Ants not sprayed continue to thrive inside the nest.

Gels kill at the source

Ants eat the gel and return to the nest and die. Other ants eat the gel and die, creating a chain reaction.

Baits kill at the source

Ants eat the gel and return to the nest and die. Other ants eat the gel and die, creating a chain reaction.

Product description

Raid Ant Bait III, 4 count

• Kills the colony
• Kills ants for 3 months
• Child resistant
• With adhesive

User questions & answers

Question:	Do I have to Do anything, cut a tab, I am really not too good at these things
Answer:	Not a thing ! Separate and put them where you need them
Question:	I just placed them this afternoon and by evening there were a whole bunch of ants on the trap walking back to the wall. Is that normal
Answer:	Yes, it’s normal. And more is coming back to get the bait. Finally they all die in their home peacefully
Question:	Will these traps work on ants that like sugar and sweets
Answer:	Honestly I used them and didn’t see much of a difference but if you clean I mean deep clean then bleach every surface you should be good. Also because nothing seemed to work I went to my local nursery and got a mint plant for each window and haven’t seen an ant in months.
Question:	What is the Active ingredient
Answer:	The active ingredient in this product is Abamectin.

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Product description

To kill common household ants, simply place TERRO Liquid Ant Baits stations near indoor areas where ants are spotted. Ants enter the trap, consume the liquid ant bait and return to the nest where they pass on the bait to the rest of the colony. TERRO Liquid Ant Baits are specifically formulated to allow worker ants to consume the product and survive long enough to carry the liquid back to the nest and deliver a dose to the rest of the colony . The liquid ant bait stations prevent the bait from drying out and provide the ants with a continuous supply of liquid, day and night. Monitor the baits regularly for activity, but do not interfere with the ants or baits. Replace with additional baits when the first set is depleted. Depending on the size of the ant infestation, complete control may take up to two weeks.

• Convenient, ready-to-use bait stations with fast-acting formula
• Liquid ant killer bait station kills all common household ants
• No drips, spills or mess; for indoor and outdoor use. Place baits near ant trails or where ants are numerous. Use all six baits to enure sufficient supply for the ants.
• Patented design eliminates handling of chemicals and prevents bait from drying out
• Contains borax

User questions & answers

Question:	Does it kill rasberry ants? sometimes called crazy ants
Answer:	It kills Barberry, Blackberry, Blueberry, Boysenberry, Chokeberry, Cloudberry, Cranberry, Dewberry, Elderberry, Goji Berry, Gooseberry, Huckleberry, Juneberry, Lingonberry, Salmonberry, Strawberry and Tayberry ants but sadly not Rasberry ants.
Question:	how long does each bait last? how often does it need replacing? does the liquid dry up
Answer:	This worked overnight to get rid of the ants I had; no other product I have used ever worked that fast. There was still plenty of liquid left but the ants were gone so I picked the baits up. The package states that once the ants are under control to replace every three months. Based on that and based on the amount of liquid used to get rid of the ants I had, I would believe that it lasts 3 months. Hope this helps.
Question:	The liquid Terro was perfect for the ants in my pantry but the ants outside seem to care less about it. Is there another product I can use on my outdo
Answer:	Yes; I use Raid Ant Baits for outdoor ants. Be careful not to eradicate *all* outdoor ants as they are the #1 predator to termites.
Question:	Since this trap consists of sugar water, and borax (Mule Team), couldn't this be made at home with simple supplies from the grocery store
Answer:	In addition i drop line of Mule Team Borax along any crevices afterwards for long term success