I was wondering if this would help keep the ants off my two fig trees? Does it already come with something I wrap around the trunk and then paint the stuff on it? How long does it last? Thanks for your help. Marilyn I was wondering if this would help keep the ants off my two fig trees? Does it already come with something I wrap around the trunk and then paint the stuff on it? How long does it last? Thanks... » Read More I was wondering if this would help keep the ants off my two fig trees? Does it already come with something I wrap around the trunk and then paint the stuff on it? How long does it last? Thanks for your help. Marilyn « Show Less
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This is a thick liquid with a brush inside the lid to use. I've only known of it to be used for trapping flying insects such as yellow flies, deer flies and the like
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This would seem particularly unsuited to outdoor use.Nothing comes with it but the can of Thick liquid.It could be applied directly to the bar on the trunk.But watching ant behavior they would simply climb over the bodies of the answer already stuck.You might try a garlic water sprayOr boric acid.But ants are creative and determined.Nothing sticky will last outsideIn an environment of blowing dust, pollen ,grass clippings, etc..Good luck
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It doesn't come with anything to wrap around a tree, and probably is not a good long-term solution for ants.
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My apologies Marilyn I spoke too soon.Try tree tanglefoot in the 15 ounce tub.I've only used the one type for spiders and insects in the house. It works great there.Tanglefoot says that Tree Tanglefoot is specifically for your problem, ants and other insects.Next time I will do more research before I answer.Good luckWalt
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I didn't see any dead ants around. I think they brought the poison back to their formicary and killed the ants there. I put this in my apt for a week and the number of ants decrease remarkably. But I'm not sure whether the ants will come back later or not. It needs further observe to say it works well to kill all ants.
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Here in the upper dessert it deters them for awhile, but ants being ants, seem to return....maybe with hyper vigilance and a rigorous consistent schedule of application they will turn from the oak.....good luck!
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Hi Dorothy, thanks for the question. I actually purchased this for the treatment of carpenter ants! I had a terrible invasion in a dead Fig tree limb, you should have seen them! Unfortunately I cannot post links here, but if you go to YouTube and search "boric acid kill ants" I'd suggest the videos by CupRockTv as well as gregthegardner. I don't own those videos, but I just did a bit if checking for you and I can recommend them. Let me know if you need anything else and have a fantastic day! -Nic
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I used this product on a large tree in my front yard and it worked well to take care of the root rot "phytophthora". I went to an internet site called JustAnswer.com to find what to use for this large tree. A tree doctor told to use this product and carpenter ant killer, which I did and the tree finally came back. If the manufacture has a phone number I would call them and see if they can answer your question. If you use the internet site that I used they will charge you fee for their service, but I believe they have good experts that can answer your question. Hope this helps..
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I know you said you tried everything, but I had a huge ant infestation for the first 2 years in my house. I stumbled on Terro Ant Killer Liquid Baits, which I had never seen before and only one Wal Mart near me stocks them (occasionally). I bought a 4 pack and left one bait in each spot where I saw an ant trail. I usually have no need to put more down until the following spring and I really don't see the ants in my house like I used to since I'm guessing that I've killed off the more established colonies. But if you haven't tried them, give them a shot.
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When I use the bait trap, the ants formed a line from their nest and enter the trap. Soon, there was a line of ants going back to the nest and a line coming to the trap. There was an excess of ants that could be described as "hanging out". In 30 days, after using two traps, there was not an ant to be seen. If you spill any of the liquid in the trap, it defeats the purpose as they will feed on the spilled solution and it seems to lose its potency after it is spilled.
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Hi Leanne, Thanks for your question. In response, due to the extremely durable copper construction that we use, the "Skinny Ant" ant moat should last you for MANY years to come. All of our moats are HAND made, right here in the USA by our small family business. Compare that to the cheap & flimsy plastic units of our competitors that are easily-breakable, unattractive, and foreign-made. You're getting a very high quality product, that will last your family a very long time, and supporting a small family-owned business based right here in the USA :) Hope this helps.. If you have any other questions, just let me know.. Have a blessed day, Mark
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Absolutely. Just sprinkle it around tree base. Wait a week and see if you can find any ants.
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Although I cannot give you a definite time to how long it will take before you don't see any more ants, I will say that I have had the teeny tiny ants and know it may take a while to see them leave. We have been dealing with these small ants for years in Florida in the work setting and I know from discussion with the pest control service that they may have multiple nests. So while you may not have seen relief to the nest problem yet it may be that you have a number of nests that they need to take the bait to. ALSO- When you squeeze the tube you may just get liquid and not the gel, if this occurs put the cap on the tube, massage the tube to mix the ingredients and reapply. Hope that helps! Although I cannot give you a definite time to how long it will take before you don't see any more ants, I will say that I have had the teeny tiny ants and know it may take a while to see them leave. We have been dealing with these small ants for years in Florida in the work setting and I know from discussion with the pest control service that they may have multiple nests. So while you may not have seen relief to the nest problem yet it may be that you have a number of nests that they need to take the bait to. ALSO- When you squeeze the tube you may just get liquid and not the gel, if this... » Read More Although I cannot give you a definite time to how long it will take before you don't see any more ants, I will say that I have had the teeny tiny ants and know it may take a while to see them leave. We have been dealing with these small ants for years in Florida in the work setting and I know from discussion with the pest control service that they may have multiple nests. So while you may not have seen relief to the nest problem yet it may be that you have a number of nests that they need to take the bait to. ALSO- When you squeeze the tube you may just get liquid and not the gel, if this occurs put the cap on the tube, massage the tube to mix the ingredients and reapply. Hope that helps! « Show Less
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I've had mine for about a year and it still works great. Just used some last night and the ants swarmed all over it but were gone this morning.
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We had carpenter ants. I tried every thing and nothing worked. I then purchased Maxforce ant bait. The ants are gone. Just stick the up on the wall or floor and let it work. You do not have to put them in direct line of an ant trail. I put my in the area of where I saw the ants. It did take about two weeks before they were all gone.
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I bought 3, 2lb. jugs to treat a multitude of mounds on a horse ranch (several acres). They were small to medium ant mounds, distributed all over the place (I did not count, there were so many). I only used 1½ jugs, so 3 lbs. to rid the ENTIRE ranch of Fire ants! They call me the Fire Ant Fairy. :) Yes, as Steven F. said, a little goes a long way. Follow directions...you'll see results in a day (2 days max)!
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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.
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I have a colleague that used it on his car and it sat too long and removed the paint. If you use it, I would wipe it down and wash it with soap and water soon after it is applied. It may have been a fluke but thought I would share their experience.
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I kept mine in its original container while it bore 5 delicious figs over the summer. I planted it today in my garden where full, afternoon sun will bathe it this fall & winter. I added a healthy does of organic soil around the base and watered it with alkaline water. Tonight it is going to dip into the low 50's so I threw a trash bag over the top of the tree and will remove it in the morning. I will wrap my tree with burlap when the weather plummets. My gf has a very old fig her g'ma brought from Italy back in 1940. It is alive and well in Val's yard! She told me she wraps hers so I'll wrap mine! There's nothing better than grilled figs with balsamic & a dollop of fresh goat cheese! I kept mine in its original container while it bore 5 delicious figs over the summer. I planted it today in my garden where full, afternoon sun will bathe it this fall & winter. I added a healthy does of organic soil around the base and watered it with alkaline water. Tonight it is going to dip into the low 50's so I threw a trash bag over the top of the tree and will remove it in the morning. I will wrap my tree with burlap when the weather plummets. My gf has a very old fig her g'ma brought from Italy back in 1940. It is alive and well in Val's yard! She told me she wraps hers so I'll... » Read More I kept mine in its original container while it bore 5 delicious figs over the summer. I planted it today in my garden where full, afternoon sun will bathe it this fall & winter. I added a healthy does of organic soil around the base and watered it with alkaline water. Tonight it is going to dip into the low 50's so I threw a trash bag over the top of the tree and will remove it in the morning. I will wrap my tree with burlap when the weather plummets. My gf has a very old fig her g'ma brought from Italy back in 1940. It is alive and well in Val's yard! She told me she wraps hers so I'll wrap mine! There's nothing better than grilled figs with balsamic & a dollop of fresh goat cheese! « Show Less
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Hi! Okay so I'm going to probably say as far as the window trim finish goes, it probably is going to depend on the paint. Now the Behr brand paint that I have on my window trim has not at all been affected what so ever. I would recommend doing a small dab of a test however the ants will probably eat it before it has enough time to sit anyway, at least that is what I have experienced. The gel does eventually harden if to much has placed vs how many ants ingest therefore if to much is placed it could possibly cause damage. Definitely follow the instructions that are given and if your unsure of how much to place, only do a little at a time until your comfortable. I hope that helps! :) Hi! Okay so I'm going to probably say as far as the window trim finish goes, it probably is going to depend on the paint. Now the Behr brand paint that I have on my window trim has not at all been affected what so ever. I would recommend doing a small dab of a test however the ants will probably eat it before it has enough time to sit anyway, at least that is what I have experienced. The gel does eventually harden if to much has placed vs how many ants ingest therefore if to much is placed it could possibly cause damage. Definitely follow the instructions that are given and if your unsure... » Read More Hi! Okay so I'm going to probably say as far as the window trim finish goes, it probably is going to depend on the paint. Now the Behr brand paint that I have on my window trim has not at all been affected what so ever. I would recommend doing a small dab of a test however the ants will probably eat it before it has enough time to sit anyway, at least that is what I have experienced. The gel does eventually harden if to much has placed vs how many ants ingest therefore if to much is placed it could possibly cause damage. Definitely follow the instructions that are given and if your unsure of how much to place, only do a little at a time until your comfortable. I hope that helps! :) « Show Less