How well does this work on indoor ants that appeared in the winter?
2068462
It works fantastically on the majority of common household ants. However, depending on geographical locale, there are some specialty variety ants which require very specific remedies. I mix two different baits. One uses peanut butter the other jelly or jam. About 1teaspoon boric acid to two tablespoons of either mixture. Mouse ants are drawn to either protein based (pb) or sugar based (jelly/jam) foods. Mouthing both out covers your bases. Explorer ants find the goodies and carry them back to the nest where other ants and larvae are red and poisoned by them. Other ants follow the explorers' trails and repeat the process. Before long, no more ants. You may have to pay with the proportions. Too much boric acid and the explorers die before they reach the nest or do not touch it to begin with. Too little acid and all we do is give our house visitors a really good free treat. Of course the baits must be kept out of reach of children and pets. Good hunting!
2068463
It works! I have not seen any critters inside since I applied it. Remember not to use too much, you don't need it.
2068464
If it is a small problem it works well. If it is a bad problem it will take a while. Hope this helps you some.
2068465
Works well. Used this last year and haven't seen any bad boy walk around the house since.
1075784
Probably not for the ants. It probably only works with creatures that eat wood and blocks some enzyme associated with digesting wood. I think it could prevent mold on wood, but if it already has mold, you should replace the wood first.
209743
I have only heard stories, some people say it worked, some - didn't. It didn't work for me for ants, either. But I guess, we either got a serious invasion or I bought too little to do the big job. In honesty, Orkin didn't help either. We found another company that got rid of them naturaly. Wonders happen. So, if You have termites, I'd advise You to seek professional help - otherwise You'd put too much money into this product, too much time and efforts, and there is no guarantee. This is what I'd do. But at the end - it's Your decision. Good Luck!
1905000
M batch has worked fine. I did go through two of the tubes before I was ant free. Additionally, the colonies seemed to relocate once they figured out they weren't able to sustain the colony after I applied the bait. So I had to be vigilant about searching for active ant trails in the early evening and running a couple of beads of the bait. It took a good two to three weeks of putting down the bait every two or three days before we were ant free in the house. However, if you feel it's just not working I"m sure you could contact the manufacturer and request a refund.
950885
Any time. I have sprayed a little every month just to keep the crazy ants from coming back. Have not seen any ants in over 6 months. Will spray about every two weeks starting next month.
2028413
I've used it for earwigs, but I've noticed that other insects aren't making any appearance inside like they have when looking for a warm place to stay in winter.
655060
Sorry I ordered this for my son-in-law to use for ants. It works on termites and ants. Wish I could help more.
902871
I've been using this feeder outside on a sheltered porch for nearly a year. I haven't had any trouble with ants getting inside, but I imagine it is possible. The reservoir is pretty well sealed, and my outdoor (semi-feral now) cat usually consumes the food before nightfall (it drops between 10 and 11 am), so there doesn't appear to be much residue to attract ants.
493537
I had ants marching from behind a kitchen cabinet. They were heading in two different directions. I located where they were coming out from behind the cabinet. I ran a bead of Terro so they could not come out without walking thru it. The ants walked thru it, and about 2 hours later they were all over the wall. The next day they were all gone. Have not seen another one in over 43 months.
1543162
I had to spray it twice one week apart. Then the Ants are gone for months now. I used it to spray outside around the house.
138350
Hi! I use it in the early Spring when our home ants begin their annual visit. I look up on GOOGLE for "homemade ant bait recipes." This year, 2014, I used it only once! So effective. I keep it sealed up tight and store it indoors, top of my bedroom closet. Kept this way I think it is good indefinitely. I love this purchase.
1771009
I also use the Victor flea trap inside. This thing works great. Leave it for 2-3 days in different rooms around the house (barn). I also use a DIY tobacco/garlic/orange oil tincture in a pump spray in my yard that works really well. I have to apply once a month to catch to new hatches but it also keeps down ants and other bugs with less toxic "natural" ingredients. We had a pretty bad flea infestation (4 dogs) so I've been attacking the flea war from all sides.
648553
I've only used this for black ants. They LOVE it.....at least mine do. I put that down and they come out of the hills in droves to pick it up and carry it away. Then the next day they're completely gone. I put this in the driveway and sidewalk cracks and I just don't get ants anymore.
1196058
I used them for about 2 months and they didn't seem to work at all. I had mice and ants in my kitchen, and neither was affected, it seems.
237336
The times I've used it, I drop about 3-4 beads of gel in/around where I see the ants. They swarm to the gel (which is pretty gross). I reapply once/day for about 4 days. By day 5, the ants are gone. I've used this stuff the past two springs when ants want to check out my home looking for food and even a few times at work. Hasn't failed me yet.
2285185
This has ALWAYS worked for me. First you see a few ants and then when you come back a while later there are hordes of ants, its quite unnerving but you have to let it happen. Then suddenly they're gone and its over. I use this with house/black ants. Never fails.
1712073
Yes... I used it in my home to kill large black ants (placing a bead of optigard in window corners, molding edges and such) and they were gone within days. I then used it outdoors on a tree where a large colony of carpenter ants had been living (careful to put the bait in deep, where only the ants would get it and not hurt other wildlife) and within just a couple of days there was no more activity.