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- Kills sugar, carpenter and other common household ants
- Lliquid ant bait eliminates ants that hide inside your home
- Borax bait works to kill colony when taken by worker ants
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About This Product
Attract and kill the ants you see and the ants you don't see with TERRO Liquid Ant Killer. The liquid, which contains borax, is specifically designed to allow worker ants to consume the product and survive long enough to carry the liquid back to the nest. Ants consume the liquid ant bait and return to the nest where they pass it around to the rest of the colony. The active ingredient in the bait slowly interferes with the ants' digestive systems, ultimately killing them. Since this is a bait product, you will initially see more ants as they are attracted to the liquid - but don't worry, this is a good thing. After the bait is consumed, insect populations will begin to decline. Complete control may take up to two weeks. The 2 oz bottle offers plenty of ant-killing power to eliminate your infestation. For your convenience, TERRO Liquid Ant Killer is easy to use. Simply apply drops of the liquid ant killer directly from the bottle onto the smooth side of the cardboard tiles included on the packaging. Then place indoors on a flat surface near ant trails and other signs of ant activity. The more bait placements, the better. Be sure to leave the ant killer undisturbed while the ants are actively feeding on it.
Highlights
- Attracts and kills all common household ants
- Kills the ants you see and the ones you don't
- Works fast - reduces ant populations in days
- Easy to use - place the bait, attract ants, eliminate the colony
- Apply bait to cardboard tiles and place where you've seen ant activity
- More bait placements the better your results will be
- This product is applicable for the following pest types: ants
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Specifications
Product Width (in.): 1.1 in
Dimensions
Product Width (in.) | 1.1 in |
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Details
Concentrated or Ready to Use | Ready to use |
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Garden Pest Location | Not for Garden Use |
Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor |
Location | Interior Home |
Organic | Non-Organic |
Pack Size | 1 |
Pest Common Name | Ant |
Product Weight (oz.) | 2 oz |
Returnable | 90-Day |
Safe For | Not Safe for Kids and Pets |
Safe for Edibles | No |
Spray Application Type | Gel |
Questions & Answers
Can this also kill moths? Are they attracted to the borax-sugar mixture?
The 2 oz. Indoor Liquid Ant and Insect Killer is designed to control ants and other insects listed on the product label. It is not labeled or tested for moths, so we cannot recommend it for moth control. The borax-sugar mixture is formulated as an ant bait and is intended to attract ants. Moths are not expected to be attracted to this bait.
Does this kill Carpender ants?
Why does it say in the Home Depot description that it kills Carpenter ants, if it doesn't?
TERRO® 2 oz. Indoor Liquid Ant and Insect Killer has been tested on many common household ants, but Carpenter ants are not listed on the label as a tested pest. Because it hasn’t been specifically evaluated for Carpenter ants, we can’t recommend it for that use, but, we do have other products that can work with them, you can check the options we have available to use against them in our website.
After a few days of working great, it almost appears as if ants are avoiding the many places I put the liquid bait down. Do ants get smarter and avoid it? Definitely don’t appear to be attracted to it any more.
Hi, thank you so much for your question! What’s happening is likely due to the ants being in a different phase of their breeding or foraging cycle, which can affect their interest in bait. We recommend continuing to use the product consistently for at least two weeks—results typically show after that period.
Can this product be used outdoors? The package does not state but the store description specifies indoor use.
Thank you very much for contacting us. This product is recommended for indoor use only. If you are looking for an option to use outdoors, we suggest our Outdoor Ant Bait Stations and Outdoor Ant Bait Stakes. The Outdoor Stakes are designed to be staked around your house and along visible ant trails, while the Outdoor Bait Stations have a flat surface that makes them suitable for areas like garages, decks, and patios.
Will this harm indoor potted plants?
This product can be used in a raised flower bed. It is not recommended for use in a raised vegetable garden bed
Does this kill fire ants?
This is not recommended for fire ants.
Will Terro mess up my hardwood floors
The product is made of borax, sugar, and water. Over time, this can harden and may become difficult to remove. We recommend placing the bait on a non-porous surface such as a piece of tinfoil to prevent any spills from touching the hardwood floors.
Will this work for grease ants?
This product is not recommended for grease ants. It is for sweet eating ants only.
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Ideal for customers who want to eliminate ant colonies, ensuring effective indoor pest control. | Ideal for customers who want fast knockdown and 3-month protection, ensuring a pest-free home. | Ideal for homeowners who want 12-month pest protection, ensuring a bug-free home. | Ideal for customers who want a multi-insect killer, ensuring safety around people and pets. |
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