Combat Indoor and Outdoor Ant Killing Gel, 27 Gram

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There are options aplenty here. First, there are the natural “remedies” that ants are said to detest, such as cinnamon, lavender, eucalyptus, peppermint and garlic. Also, a 50-50 solution of white vinegar and water can help to repel ants. But if you want to be absolutely certain of ridding your house or garden of ants, one of the professional products on the market will offer a more foolproof solution. Rather than poison the pests, Nemasys’ unique formulation harmlessly irritates ants to the degree that they abandon the nest and move away to a different area. If you don’t want to kill them, then there are some humane options that seek to irritate the ants into moving home. Nemasys’ No Ant is just one such product, so may be worth trying if you’d rather avoid products that kill ants (and often other insects) outright. Anything else? Raid has been developing cutting-edge pest control solutions for decades, and their ant and roach aerosol spray is no different. According to the manufacturer, this product is safe for indoor use and effective against over 20 common household pests. The plant-based spray is formulated with the essential oils of lemongrass and rosemary, which, like the Aunt Fannies Ant Remedy, is considered safe to use around kids and pets. Insects like ants and roaches will think twice about making your home theirs because of its potent odor. Unfortunately, the spray is ineffective against either fire ants or harvester ants. Ant bait offers slow but effective pest control. Bait stations are filled with poisonous ant bait (usually disguised amongst high-sugar substances).

Ant bait gels can provide excellent ant control, and in some instances, total ant colony elimination. The same can be said of ant bait granules. Whether to use gel bait or granular bait depends upon the particular ant species being treated for, location of the infestation, and other environmental factors. Some ant species such as Big Headed Ants, Carpenter Ants, and Red Imported Fire Ants may often respond better to granular bait, whereas species such as White Footed Ants, Ghost Ants, and Pharaoh Ants are much more likely to be controlled using ant gel baits. Before beginning any ant baiting program, be sure to properly identify the ant species and determine which formulation will be most likely to be effective. The formula contains cypermethrin (CP), which is used as an insecticide in large-scale commercial agricultural applications, and as a result NOPE! CP behaves as a fast-acting neurotoxin in insects, eliminating your ant problem with almost immediate effect. Do not disturb the natural behavior of trailing ants or foraging ants, placements should be made NEAR the ants, but not on them or in the middle of the trail. By disrupting their normal behavior, bait avoidance may occur. For absolute peace of mind, we recommend a blend of bait stations and powders or sprays, just to make absolutely sure that you get every last ant, egg, larvae and pupae in one fell swoop, saving you having to repeat the process in the not too distant future.

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Whilst Ant Gone can is technically suitable for indoor and outdoor use, you’d have to think carefully about how to apply it inside if you didn’t want to drench your house (given that it’s a liquid). Finding the nest, and treating it directly, is the most effective way to cause problems caused by carpenter ants. Do not apply Advion Ant Bait Gel to surfaces where the temperature exceeds 120-130 degrees F because this could cause the bait to liquefy and lose effectiveness. Outdoors What Makes Quantum Different: Quantum is closer to a liquid than many of the other top ant gel bait products, and comes in a squeezable tube (as opposed to a syringe with plunger) accompanied by refillable plastic ant bait stations. While Advion, Optigard, and Maxforce FC are each best applied in thin strips, Quantum is best applied as small droplets.

Rating Information: Quantum is designed for use indoors or outdoors, with or without the provided plastic bait stations. Like Advion and Optigard, Quantum provides effective, long-term resolution of many ant species. When choosing an ant killer, look at the active ingredient. Natural products that are safe for kids and pets will have plant-based essential oils like lemongrass. Ingredients like borax and pyrethrins are dangerous to pets and children if large quantities are consumed. If you have animals or kids at home, opt for a natural alternative like Aunt Fannies Ant Remedy, which only contains four ingredients. It attaches to a garden hose to cover a large area and provides treatment for up to 5,300 sq. ft. lawn. According to Ortho, it’s non-staining and odor-free. For best results, it’s recommended to apply this when bugs first appear and spray uniformly over the lawn. Some lawn insects may require a second treatment 4 to 6 weeks following the first application.In the unusual event where delivery is repeatedly refused or no effort is made to accept delivery, we reserve the right to pass delivery and return courier costs to the customer. The product can eliminate ants on lawns, landscaped areas, or around outdoor structures. If the ground is wet, rain is expected within 24 hours, or temperatures are below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, do not apply. Ant killers should be handled directly as little as possible – they routinely contain chemicals that, while not always particularly harmful to people and pets, can cause allergies and irritation.

Unlike some other ant killers, Nippon states that children and pets don’t have to be kept away from the treated area, which is good news if you were concerned about either. However, as with all chemicals, it’s still best to keep curious hands and paws at a safe distance – just in case. Each 30 gram tube of Advion Ant Bait Gel yields approximately 30 bait placements. Each box of four tubes yields approximately 120 bait placements. Advion Ant Bait Gel is for use in the following areas: Advion Ant Bait Gel is also very light in color, making it ideal for placements on lighter surfaces where darker baits would be noticeable.These stations attract ants, enticing them with bait, and then transfer an ant-killer product onto them. The worker ants take this to the nest and it slowly kills the entire colony.