Since D-2I doesn't contain the Fipronil found in Taurus and Termidor...Is it effective against carpenter ants or no...?
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I wouldn't trust this product since it seems to be mislabeled. Imidacloprid is a serious insecticide & according to the literature I've read it's effective against carpenter ants, fleas, etc., but not as effective as fipronil, which I can couch for. In any case, it's even more toxic to bees and should be used with great care. Before buying anything like this it pays to do a lot of research.
469335
Works with swarming carpenter ants. Fire ants usually found outside and there are many products to eradicate those.
363360
Not sure, they both have some same amount of Abamectin, as the active ingredient. Abamectin is a delayed-action insecticide, allowing for greater overall colony control. I have only been using it for about a week and it seems to be working, I have seen only about 3 ants in the house since I put out the baits. Also, it's attracting and I hope killing roaches too!
469336
I didn't try it w/fire ants-put a dab of this gel in the apartment once( 2/3 of one tube), all pesky roaches were gone in one week!! Our apt manager then bought the rest of our supply because nothing they used seemed to really work. On fire ants the stuff from Walmart w/a fire ant pic on it-the instructions say wet the granules after putting in and around the mound but I seem to get better luck not wetting it.....does Amazon sell fire ant killer?
1106756
Yes, this product will work to kill carpenter ants. For best results, locate and treat nests and surrounding areas. Apply around doors and windows and other places where ants enter premises and where they crawl and hide. Spray into infested wood through existing openings.
308984
Demand Cs is my go to product. Normally I wouldn't use it for carpenter ants. Termidor Sc works better in killing entire colony.
2040166
Great question. I have a massive ant problem but don't have carpenter ants so why don't you buy some and give it a try. It sure works on common ants and can kill a whole colony in two days.
752475
I've excellent success repelling ants with this product, it kills ants on contact and prevents them from returning. The only problem is that it will not last as a deterrent for as long as the chemical based insecticides, but I'll take the natural products over the harsh chemicals any day.
469339
I did not have fire ants, so I cannot answer that directly. I can say it was "VERY" effective on a variety of ants; carpenter, little black, and sugar (lager black). Give it a try. That is the only way to find out for sure.
1775632
Well i have used this for many types of treatments and have been happier with Taurus SC with 9.1 % Fipronil (Termidor Sc Has 9.1 Fipronil)-20 Oz.. No need for foaming agent, just add 1 oz per gal of water in sprayer for heavy treatments. For basic treatment use 1/2 oz to 1 gal of water..Treatment is good for up to one year, but can reapplied every 90 days outside of home and for termites in walls or attic. Dont let the price of Dominion help you make your choice. If you want top notch pro results then use Taurus SC with 9.1 % Fipronil (Termidor Sc Has 9.1 Fipronil)-20 Oz.. Hope this helps. This advice is from a former pest control pro. Well i have used this for many types of treatments and have been happier with Taurus SC with 9.1 % Fipronil (Termidor Sc Has 9.1 Fipronil)-20 Oz.. No need for foaming agent, just add 1 oz per gal of water in sprayer for heavy treatments. For basic treatment use 1/2 oz to 1 gal of water..Treatment is good for up to one year, but can reapplied every 90 days outside of home and for termites in walls or attic. Dont let the price of Dominion help you make your choice. If you want top notch pro results then use Taurus SC with 9.1 % Fipronil (Termidor Sc Has 9.1 Fipronil)-20 Oz.. Hope this helps.... » Read More Well i have used this for many types of treatments and have been happier with Taurus SC with 9.1 % Fipronil (Termidor Sc Has 9.1 Fipronil)-20 Oz.. No need for foaming agent, just add 1 oz per gal of water in sprayer for heavy treatments. For basic treatment use 1/2 oz to 1 gal of water..Treatment is good for up to one year, but can reapplied every 90 days outside of home and for termites in walls or attic. Dont let the price of Dominion help you make your choice. If you want top notch pro results then use Taurus SC with 9.1 % Fipronil (Termidor Sc Has 9.1 Fipronil)-20 Oz.. Hope this helps. This advice is from a former pest control pro. « Show Less
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When I lived in Florida I tried it with no luck. For the fire ants I used diazinon. The diazinon had to be repeatedly treated to control the population of fire ants.
378817
It will kill them but do it yourself type products are not a true solution. If you have carpenter ants, a quality professional in the pest control industry should be consulted. I do construction work and have seen severe damage to structural beams, joists, etc that defy logic. They are as damaging as termites in my opinion but most people do not think that way until a wall starts to collapse and they have to call someone like me to repair it. Here is a link for a similar product- it does not list carpenter ants directly but says ants and additional types. I have used it on repair jobs for carpenter ants and it seemed to work for small problems. http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/msds/S%20Maxforce%20FC%20Pro%20Ctrl%20Ant%20Killer%20Bait%20Gel%20432-1264.pdf
469714
Never tried with carpenter ants. When I captured one outside to ID it ate some mango so they will eat sweet things. After that I never saw them in or near the house.
405710
This stuff is good for spot treatments, so if you're drilling into a gallery or area where there's activity, it should be effective. Be careful not to disturb the wood too much if drilling, they may avoid the area afterward and move somewhere else. Try punching into the wood with an awl or something if the wood has rotted areas where the termites have caused noticeable damage. If you have active termites in an area, spray a fair amount alongside and around the area especially where there is cross-cut wood grain showing. Soak the ends/joints of studs to get the fipronil into the wood grain and prevent them from tunneling from one stud into another where the joints are. Remember this is not rated for broadcast spraying in a dwelling such as an attic or crawlspace, but hitting vulnerable areas is wise.
490396
By the reviews, this is suppose to work on ants. I have acres of land to treat. There are many kind of ants but the main problem ants are FIRE ants, red ants, & the big black ones ( not carpenter ants). I mix this granules with several other brands of ant killers and use a liquid product that is for ants also. I have found it is best to use it late evenings, place it around the beds and do every ant bed I find. I place the mix in a large shaker can or use a small scoop so I can go al around the edges of beds then I use the liquid to squirt the beds also. I live in the south, it is hot here. Ants are present almost all year round. All it seems like ant poisons do is they move their beds to another area. I've talked to our agriculture agents and other farmers, nothing works all of the time. You may kill one queen but as other eggs hatch, you have different ( new) ants to kill. is what I've been told. I have not tried burning like this agent suggested. One agent told me he used gasoline in his fields to and burned the beds but do not try it without someone to help you control any fire and do not use close to buildings or your home. I have standard poodles and also have rescued standards. I'd love to find a product I could say, yes it works. Products that worked on killing ants about 20 years ago have been outlawed now. Those worked.
378816
I've tired it several times for carpenter ants and it never had any effect as far as I can tell. There's articles on the web about carpenter ant control and the general opinion seems to be that carpenter ants usually ignore baits and stick with their own natural food sources.
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While not an expert on ants, I do believe (based on the pictures) that I have some carpenter ants at my cabin. This Terro Ant Killer has greatly reduced my ant problem with all ants. There are still a few but nothing like before. For the price, it's definitely worth trying. I've got to order some more for my mother who has an infestation of thousands of small ants in her house. Wish I could answer your question with 100% certainty. I would, however, be surprised if it didn't work on carpenter ants. Terro has a website where they will answer any questions or concerns that you might have. http://www.terro.com/guide-ants.php