10 best carpenter ant killers

Product description

Terro, 16 OZ, Aerosol Carpenter Ant and Termite Killer, For Use Indoors and Outdoors, Kills On Contact, Protects Up To 4 Weeks, Unique Crack and Crevice Applicator, Applies Foam For Maximum Protection, Will Not Stain.

• Kills Carpenter ants, termites, carpenter bees, wood wasps, and other insects
• Kills on contact and continues killing for up to 1 month
• 2 way spray nozzle allows you to reach crevices where pests live
• Odorless and non staining formula
• Ideal for indoor or outdoor use

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this dangerous to use in kitchen area
Answer:	Yes. The ants have caused so much damage that when this kills them, the plants recover quickly. Especially grass. The ants carry it down into their nests very effective. Only small amount needed for each best. About a tablespoon of two. Do not broadcast. Just drop on nest entry.
Question:	Can I use it inside the house
Answer:	Too many environmental concerns for your state...
Question:	I can only see termite droppings on my work table that are falling from the ceiling of my garage. Should this work if I spray into the cracks above
Answer:	If the ground is dry, water the area to be treated the night before. Apply the product to dry grass and water as directed after the application.
Question:	Will this kill flying ants
Answer:	Everything in Texas is bigger? So you need the Taxas size

Product features

Terro Carpenter Ant & Termite Killer, 1 Pack, Orange

• Kills carpenter ants, termites, carpenter bees, wood wasps, borers, and other insects
• Kills on contact and continuously kills for up to 1 month
• Precision nozzle allows you to reach crevices where pests live
• Odorless and non-staining formula
• Ideal for indoor or outdoor use

TERRO CARPENTER ANT & TERMITE KILLER

Wipe out carpenter ants, termites and other unwelcome pests with TERRO Carpenter Ant & Termite Killer. This convenient aerosol spray kills on contact and provides long-lasting residual control, continuing to kill pests up to one month. TERRO Carpenter Ant & Termite Killer features a non-staining spray that leaves behind no unpleasant odors.

TWO-WAY NOZZLE FOR PRECISION SPRAYING

With its handy, two-way spray nozzle, TERRO Carpenter Ant & Termite Killer can be used indoors and outdoors as a coarse spray or as a crack and crevice treatment to control carpenter ants, termites, carpenter bees, wood wasps, beetles and borers.

HOW TO KILL CARPENTER ANTS

For quick and effective control of carpenter ants, treat nests and the surrounding areas. Spray TERRO Carpenter Ant & Termite Killer around doors, windows and other places where ants enter premises. Using the directional two-way stream nozzle, inject the spray into infested wood, as well as cracks and crevices where insects may be hiding.

HOW TO KILL WOOD-INFESTING INSECTS

To kill termites and other wood-infesting insects such as beetles, borers, carpenter bees, and wood wasps, begin by locating the area of infestation such as insect tunnels and cavities. Using the crack and crevice nozzle tip, spray the product into tunnels and galleries. In infested inaccessible closed voids, drill small holes eight to 10 inches apart to ensure thorough treatment.

Note: This product is not recommended as a sole protection against termites. For active infestations, get a professional inspection.

Product description

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• Package Weight: 0.068 kilograms

User questions & answers

Question:	I have the colony under the kitchen cabinet on top of the refrigerator where do I apply the bait? I am desperate
Answer:	I used it in small amounts all around, not in a perimeter line. I still have some left. I guess you can make 5 inches lines all around or something similar. Good luck.
Question:	what is the shelf life of this product
Answer:	They wouldn't carry it away from the nest. They would take it to the nest. Otherwise they wouldn't touch it.
Question:	Barlett Tree service suggested this product to pour on the ground around a tree to kill carpenter ants in the tree. Do you think this would work
Answer:	It is Protein. It is highly recommended to also use Maxforce FC Carpenter Bait Gel which is a sugar bait. You should always give ants a choice as they may be in the mood for either a protein (granule) or a sugar (gel) bait.
Question:	Is this a sweet bait? Protein? Fat? All
Answer:	Yes it can be applied inside and outside, sunlight not an issue, should get picked up pretty quickly, but yes easy to clean, do not over apply.

Product features

Advance Granular Carpenter Ant Bai

An amazing carpenter ant bait, with a proprietary blend of attractants and large grit size that make Advance Granular Carpenter Ant Bait a great choice for all difficult-to-control large ants.

Product description

Bayer Carpenter Ant & Termite Killer Concentrate 40 oz Kills a wide range of climbing and flying wood-infesting insects. Kills on contact. Broad spectrum outdoor use - lawn, landscape, foundation, trench, deck and patio, wood piles, and home structures. Active Ingredients: Cyfluthrin

• KILLS 60+ LISTED PESTS: Kills ants, termites, fleas, ticks, crickets, spiders, flies, and more. Even controls Carpenter bees!
• KILLS ON CONTACT: Kills listed insects on contact
• BROAD-SPECTRUM OUTDOOR USE: Use on lawns, landscapes foundations, trenches, decks and patios, wood piles and around home structures
• ALSO USE INDOORS: Apply around sinks and storage areas, behind baseboards, around doors and windows, behind and under refrigerators, cabinets and stoves, the underside of shelves and other similar areas
• RESTRICTIONS: Not for sale in MA & NY

User questions & answers

Question:	Can I spray this one around live tree/bush or spray onto it
Answer:	Liquid
Question:	What if its sprayed and then it rains? Will i need to reapply it after the rain dries
Answer:	I've only used it outdoors where it has been quite effective.
Question:	Is this is a powder? Can I mix in in water in a spray bottle
Answer:	Yes... when applied according to directions. Of course it's always applied to the ground, never to the leaves. .. Or fruit
Question:	Is this a barrier to keep new termites out please and can I use this on my treated wood deck by the pool please
Answer:	The Complete Insect Killer is proven for effective treatment against ticks. You may apply every 7-14 days as needed for an active infestation. Jessica

Product features

BioAdvanced Carpenter Ant & Termite Killer Plus

Controls listed wood-infesting, stinging, crawling and flying insects. Kills carpenter ants, termites, carpenter bees plus ants, fleas, ticks, spiders, flies and more

• Kills 75+ listed pests on contact
• Kills carpenter bees
• Broad-spectrum outdoor use for lawns, landscapes, foundations, trenches, decks and patios, wood piles and around home structures

Kills Subterranean Termites

Kills subterranean termites with a single application around home perimeters, around wooden posts and other wooden constructions.

Kills Ticks

Spray where these pests may be found or could enter the house, pet quarters or other outbuilding.

Creates Protective Barrier Around Home

Effective home barrier treats up to 21,000 square feet to control and prevent insect infestations. Spray a three-foot band on the ground around the house next to the foundation. Spray the foundation to a height of 1-2 feet.

Application Methods

Sprinkling Can or Bucket

• Mix concentrate and water well and apply

Pump Style Sprayers

• Adjust nozzle to a coarse spray pattern and apply
• Occasionally re-pressurize if needed

Dial-Style Hose-End Sprayers

• Attach sprayer to hose and apply

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.

Product features

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

Harris Carpenter Ant & Termite Control kills carpenter ants and termites in indoor and outdoor settings. This ready to use formula keeps killing carpenter ants for up to 1 month. Kills argentine, fire, harvester and pharaoh ants. Read and follow label directions. A viable alternative to bait stations, foggers, stakes, and foam. This treatment can be used indoors and outdoors as needed.

• Versatile - For indoor and outdoor use as a spot or crack and crevice treatment
• Long Lasting - Keeps killing carpenter ants for 1 month after initial application
• Ready to Use - Use the included trigger sprayer to effectively treat areas where ants / termite activity is seen
• Odorless Formula - Odorless and non-staining formula will not cause damage to fabrics when used according to label directions
• EPA Registered - Registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (No. 3-11) for indoor and outdoor residential use

Product description

AMDRO Ant Block Home Perimeter Ant Bait kills ants outside so they can't come inside. Ants think this specially formulated bait is food, so they carry it back to the colony to share. Once the queen and other ants eat it, the whole mound dies. Use it on lawns, landscaped areas, or around structures to rid your home of ants.

Apply in a one foot band around the perimeter of your home. One 24 oz bottle covers up to 1080 linear feet. Made in the USA.

AMDRO Ant Block kills 25 ant species: Acrobat ants, Allegheny mound ants, Argentine ants, bigheaded ants, black turf ants, carpenter ants, citronella ants, cornfield ants, crazy ants, field ants, fire ants (imported and native), ghost ants, harvester ants, honey ants, lawn ants, little black ants, nuisance ants, odorous house ants, pavement ants, Pharaoh ants, pyramid ants, Southern ants, thief ants, white-footed ants and the Texas leaf cutting ant.

• Ant killer
• Baits and kills ants outside before they come inside
• Kills the queen and the entire colony
• Kills fire ants, carpenter ants and 23 other ant species
• Creates a barrier around your home for maximum protection from ants and lasts up to 3 months
• Shake ant bait around the perimeter of your home to kill ants
• One 24 ounce bottle covers up to 1,080 linear feet and treats the perimeter of an average home more than 5 times
• For outdoor use

User questions & answers

Question:	does it kill sugar ants
Answer:	Yes!
Question:	Will this product kill tiny ants? Also, will it get rid of the entire colony what is already nested in your house? Thanks
Answer:	It kills every ant on your property if you use it right. It was more effective than my pest control companies stuff. Been using it for years. I am back here to order more. Don't use before it rains and use the whole product as it will degrade if you open and let it sit.
Question:	Has anyone used this around lizards or squirrels? Or would anyone use it around these critters
Answer:	I have used this product for a couple of years now. It works great. I sprinkle it around my home and around my yard perimeter. I have not seen a decrease in the gecko's/lizards so I assume they are ok. I don't think squirrels are attracted to it either. The product works great for about 45-60 days.
Question:	My ants ignore this bait completely. They are not interested in sugar or p.n.butter either. What's the solution
Answer:	Amdro perimeter bait is a preventive solution for around the outside of the house to prevent ant from coming inside. If you already have ants in your home, try a different solution...such as Terro Liquid and bait. They shouldn't ignore that. You will have to put up with an ant trail for a couple of days, but they will go away.

Product features

Why is Bait Better?

Bait is considered one of the most effective methods for killing ants. Bait works even when you can't find the nest and unlike contact pesticides, bait can wipe out the entire colony by destroying the queen.

Bait is designed to taste like food, so it is enticing to ants. Once worker ants find the bait, they bring it back to be shared with the queen and the rest of the colony. Once the queen and other ants eat it, the whole mound dies.

As a means to ensure that the bait is shared with all the ants in the colony, there is a delayed reaction before the bait begins to take its full effect and kill all the ants in the colony. Therefore, bait is considered to be more effective than contact killers since bait is shared with the entire colony, while contact killers will only kill ants that come into contact with the product.

With AMDRO, it's game over for ants.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Ant Bait take to work?

The active ingredient in AMDRO works with delayed action, ensuring worker ants have time to share the bait with the colony. Typically, the bait will begin to kill the queen within one week of application and will kill the colony within two weeks of application.

What is the best way to treat for ants I found inside my home?

If there are ants already inside your home, we recommend doing two things. First, use one of the AMDRO Kills Ants products listed for indoor usage above to kill the ants that are already inside. Second, apply AMDRO Ant Block Home Perimeter Ant Bait granules around the outside of your home to prevent ants from getting inside.

Do I have to reapply granules if it rained after being put down?

For best results, we recommend not applying the product when the ground is soaking wet or when heavy rains are expected.

Product description

The power is in your hands to keep your landscape in line – unleash it with Spectracide lawn and garden products. Our easy-to-use, fast-acting insect, lawn disease and weed control solutions help you tame lawn and landscape invaders with incredible pest-punishing power. Take command with Spectracide brand. You hold the power.Spectracide Terminate Termite & Carpenter Ant Killer2 with the AccuShot continuous power sprayer kills wood-destroying insects on contact. Use it both indoors and as an outdoor home foundation treatment. The ready-to-use formula kills home-invading pests, including termites, carpenter ants and carpenter bees, and also stops spiders, roaches, fleas and ticks. It provides up to 9 months residual control indoors. The clear, non-staining formula leaves no odor. Use outdoors around foundations, outside buildings, porches, woodpiles, wooden fences and decks. Indoors, spray areas where listed nuisance pests are found or normally occur, including dark corners of rooms and closets, cracks and crevices in walls, along and behind baseboards, and around plumbing and other utility installations.The AccuShot sprayer allows for continuous spraying and precise application. It features a comfortable, ergonomic grip and an extendable wand that makes it easier to target only the weeds you want to kill. In addition, it features a one-touch continuous spray that requires no repetitive squeezing, pumping or pulling.

• KILLS TERMITES & CARPENTER ANTS: Indoor plus home foundation treatment against termites, carpenter ants, carpenter bees and other insects as listed.
• FOR INDOOR & OUTDOOR USE: Up to 9 months control indoors
• KILLS CARPENTER BEES: Kills wood-destroying insects on contact.
• CLEAR FORMULA: Non-staining spray leaves no odor.
• ACCUSHOT SPRAYER: Continuous power sprayer for precise application.

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this product only good for active termites? I am remodeling a bathroom and am wondering if this would be good to Pre treat before we dry wall
Answer:	I bought for someone else. I didn’t see any different in either one in roaches. Bought several brands. Had to finally get expensive stuff and bait placed.
Question:	Is this okay to spray on the carpet area along the bottom of the wall
Answer:	They're do small that your a NY roach might pick it up and carry it back to its nest for dessert. lol. On a more serious note, I hired an exterminator and the 1st thing he noticed was that I had those Raid boxes in major corners in my place. He suggested they were a waste of money and not effective. I took his word for it.
Question:	Will it kill flying termites
Answer:	Depending on how bad you infestation is, I would recommend using the fogger first to kill many of the pests then put out all the egg stoppers and baits to stop any ones that survived from reproducing.
Question:	Will this stick to the ceiling? I have a tiny crack between the wall and ceiling
Answer:	The egg killers/stoppers don't effect the eggs already laid; it makes the adult female roaches sterile....they can no longer reproduce/lay eggs. It breaks the reproductive cycle. The roach baits kill the roaches once they've hatched.

Product features

Spectracide Terminate Products

There are two types of homes: those that have termites and those that will eventually have termites. Whether you live in the North or South or have a new or old home, your home is a target for termites.

Spectracide Terminate products kill wood-destroying insects, with options for detection, outdoor treatment and indoor crack and crevice control. Along with a professional inspection to determine the extent of an active infestation, these products offer effective, do-it-yourself options for controlling wood-destroying insects.

How do you know if you have termites?

Subterranean termites are found in 49 of the 50 states and Puerto Rico (everywhere but Alaska). If termites have invaded your home, you may see some of these warning signs:

• Small wings near windows and doors or in the garage.
• Mud tunnels along the foundation of your house (inside or outside).
• Small holes in the wood or drywall, or buckling paint.

Because termites eat wood from the inside out, it might be difficult to determine the extent of an active infestation. If you suspect termites, get a professional inspection and treat the area where termites are present.

Reduce potential food sources.

Check for leaky water spigots or sprinklers, and ensure that water flows away from your home.

Remove potential food sources.

Pay attention to areas where wood contacts soil directly, including fences, stairs, trellises, wood piles, stumps, dead bushes or other wood debris.

Pre-treat soil.

When building a new home, check with your contractor for soil pre-treatments that can be applied by a professional pest control operator.

Get regular inspections.

Certified inspectors can point out termite-critical areas around your home and may recommend other treatments, such as mechanical alteration or foundation treatment.

Product description

Wipe out carpenter ants, termites, carpenter bees, & other wood-infesting pests with TERRO carpenter Ant & Termite Killer. This convenient aerosol spray kills on contact & provides long-lasting residual control to continue killing pests forup to one month. TERRO carpenter Ant & Termite Killer is a non-staining spray that won’t leave behind unpleasant odors. The handy two-way spray feature allows for use as a broad spray or as a crack &-crevice treatment. The precision nozzle is also great for directing the spray into wall voids & infested wood areas where these pests typically live. It’s easy to apply both indoors & outdoors. Note: this product is not recommended as a sole protection against termites. For active infestations, get a professional inspection

• 2 bottles included
• Kills carpenter ants, termites, carpenter bees, wood wasps, and other insects
• Kills on contact and Continues killing for up to 1 month
• Two-way spray nozzle allows you to reach crevices where pests live
• Odorless and non-staining formula

User questions & answers

Question:	Does Terro Kill woods termites and their queen
Answer:	Sorry, the rod is 3/16" The tip is 3/8"
Question:	Hi
Answer:	Its about a 1/4" wide and about 1" long. It has a hole to help attach something to it.
Question:	Will this harm pets
Answer:	It's conductive. The flow of electricity would stop at the transition point from the leader to the fiberglass.
Question:	The reviews say that this works well on carpenter ants. Does it also kill termites ? Can i also use it on fire ant mounds outside
Answer:	Yes it is.

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.

Product features

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

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.