how does it kill the colony?
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The way it works is the ants swarm the stuff, and then carry it back to the colony / nest where the other ants eat it, as well as the queen. It's a slow-acting poison. When it kills the queen.....no more ants. I found that this particular brand is VERY slow acting. The tough part (with any ant bait like this) is that you have to just let them swarm so they can take the poison back to the colony.
322859
Ants are very fastidious and will consume their dead. The ants will consume some of the jell as well as taking some back to the colony. If they die where the bait is located, they are taken back to the colony where they are consumed along with the ants that make it back to the colony then die. The dead are consumed even by those who remain in the colony thereby passing the poison to all of the ants. If there are dead ants near the bait, you can be sure that the colony has been destroyed. It doesn't matter if you can't figure out where the ants are coming from as long as they can find the bait. Terro has a spray that works quite well if you can figure out where the ants are getting into the house. Ants are very fastidious and will consume their dead. The ants will consume some of the jell as well as taking some back to the colony. If they die where the bait is located, they are taken back to the colony where they are consumed along with the ants that make it back to the colony then die. The dead are consumed even by those who remain in the colony thereby passing the poison to all of the ants. If there are dead ants near the bait, you can be sure that the colony has been destroyed. It doesn't matter if you can't figure out where the ants are coming from as long as they can find the... » Read More Ants are very fastidious and will consume their dead. The ants will consume some of the jell as well as taking some back to the colony. If they die where the bait is located, they are taken back to the colony where they are consumed along with the ants that make it back to the colony then die. The dead are consumed even by those who remain in the colony thereby passing the poison to all of the ants. If there are dead ants near the bait, you can be sure that the colony has been destroyed. It doesn't matter if you can't figure out where the ants are coming from as long as they can find the bait. Terro has a spray that works quite well if you can figure out where the ants are getting into the house. « Show Less
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As I understand the product, it only acts on the specific "saliva" of ants. The ants pick it up where you put it and take it back to the colony and deposit it there for the rest of the colony to feed upon.
322861
They go crazy feeding on this stuff and bring it back to the nest to feed the others and the queen. It kills them all in a matter of days. keep putting drops of it out as long as they are still feeding on it.
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I had to feed the ants for almost a month, it can get quite expensive but still just a fraction of what an exterminator would charge, it's been about a month now since i've seen any ants at all....If you have patience, it's great! They keep feeding and taking it back to the colony until there all gone, they love this stuff!
322863
The ants take the bait back to the queen ant in the walls, then the queen and the other ants take the bait and it wipes out the colony.
322864
It is like regular ant bait, they take it back to the queen. You will not be disappointed if you buy it, I have had ants for years and this is the only stuff that has gotten rid of them.
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I had to feed the ants for almost a month, it can get quite expensive but syill just a fraction of what an exterminatoe would charge, it's been about a month now since i've seen any ants at all....If ou have patience, it's great! They keep feeding and taking it back to the colony untill there all gone, that love this stuff!
418369
It kills spiders and other mites, including bed bugs. So it should kill them also
368999
"Kill" is too vague a term. I'd say it .. well it basically destroys them. Did I answer your question? Ok then, have a good day.
2121593
Any insects that goes inside the screen will be killed, unfortunately.If they don't go & just fly around it, they won't get killed, ;-)
716057
It kills them with one swat for me. It kills them so good that you almost want more to come! It's that much fun. It makes a noise so you know you got them!
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Talstar P will only kill the insects that contact a treated surface or that are sprayed directly and it will not kill on contact. To kill the nest it is best to use a product like the Wasp X which will expand once it hits the nest and help to eliminate the whole nest.Wasp-X Wasp & Hornet Spray-1 Can
182571
It falls on the leaves and kills them, so it will make flowers sick. A few may survive.It does take an hour to set so you could take a squirt gun and wash off all the leaves.
481071
I have only used it on havester ants, and it was fairly effective. It it a liquid that is mixed with water and poured directly on the opening of a mound. I don't think it is possible to eradicate an established harvester mound, but it has kept them in check.
656346
Don't expect a quick result but it does kill it. Right now is too late to use because it is really cold. Unless the temperature changes to milder weather, above 50degrees or more.
1939846
Yes! I takes a little while but they end up dead. Talstar does not kill immediately but it is thorough.
1896155
If you get in on grass or your floweres it will kill them. I've used it on areas that are strictly weeds for the most part or not close to other vegetation I don't want to kill.
604993
I found that this stuff kills everything. A friend of mine that works for Terminix uses this same stuff and he says it will kill what ever allies you. It creates a barrier and won't let insects cross it.
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The original version of this product killed them. The label says it does but the recent EPA guidelines forces Terro to create a less toxic blend of chemicals. This means it doesn't kill Ants anymore, they just find another route out of their colony. If you have a fire ant colony, this will keep them from coming out the entrance you spread it on, but they'll most likely just move the entrance a few feet or a few meters. To eradicate, you may need a homemade solution that is less environmentally friendly. I've sprinkled this dust directly on carpenter ants and fire ants outside the colony. Both didn't like it, but they ultimately survived and so did the colony I tried to block entrance to. This is more for taking care of the areas where they force a huge mountain of dirt onto your lawn, than for dealing with the reason it got put there.
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Drione dust would only help if you are able to apply directly to the holes the bees have bored. It will then kill the adults coming in and out of the holes, then when the larvae hatch, it will kill them when they come out of the hole
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It kills everything. Spiders, ticks, fleas, cockroaches. I will strongly recomended.
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I can't say for sure, but its killed or kept away everything else. I suppose it would kill any insect. For the price and as much as you'll get, it's worth a shot. Hope that helps.
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As long as the ants eat food like sweets or bread crumbs or anything that has Suger in it . Yes it should kill them and the queen. I'm working in Vietnam now. My house is infested with ants every three months . It just seems the time cycle here. I put out Terro and watch them picnic on it a few days. After that they're gone for three more months until the rains push them back inside. This isn't a dirty house thing. It's the tropics and ants march like you see on tv by the millions . I tried combat ant killer . But the ants ignored it, the Terro they go crazy for it. I'm right now awaiting ten ounces of terro in my order from the states. Rainy season is about to come. I bought the ounce bottles seemed cheaper than the 6 pack. Just put a couple drops on the floor near the ants or on card board or an old saucer or what ever you have. I put it directly on the floor . I pour a line not a round drop. The line allows them to feed like tiny cattle . Don't kill them let them eat and return to the queen . It takes a coupele of days . Good luck .