Pest Control Everything has released its Ant Gel Bait Comparison Chart which provides a side-by-side snapshot of how the most popular ant gel bait products on the market stack up to one another. Our findings show that while most gel bait products are labeled for a broad spectrum of ants, some ant species are excluded from certain products. Paying attention to these subtle differences can make all the difference in how much time and money you end up spending on your do-it-yourself ant control project.
If you're looking to get your hands on just one ant gel bait product that is highly effective against most ants, Advion Ant Gel Bait is probably an ideal choice. Boasting effectiveness against more than 19 different species of common ants, Advion also has a consistency that allows for targeted applications with limited dripping or running that is far-too common amongst some other products. For a product that has the highest likelihood of working in the highest number of circumstances with the least amount of required thought, Advion may be the way to go. That's also why Advion comes in at #1 on Professor Pest's list of Top 5 Ant Gel Baits of 2022.
Although ant gel baits are an excellent treatment option for many species of ants in many situations, they many not be the ideal treatment choice under all sets of circumstances. In most cases, mound-building ants such as the Red Imported Fire Ant will respond far more favorably to a granular bait application than a gel bait application. For optimal fire ant control, a product such as Extinguish Plus Fire Ant Bait might be a better option. Similarly, Big-Headed Ants are much more likely to feed aggressively on a granular bait product such as Maxforce Complete than any of the gel baits, even though several of the gel baits are appropriately labeled.
Effective ant control is usually a function of a multi-faceted treatment approach that can often include gel baiting as one part of the strategy. Consider using gel baits in combination with ant bait granules and/or non-repellent insecticides for lasting results, as well as keeping a keen eye on minimizing environmental conditions around your property that might lend themselves to further ant advancement and intrusion.
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Whether you are a seasoned pest professional or an aspiring do-it-yourself pest controller, dealing with ants can be ever-challenging. Fortunately, proper use of ant gel baits can simplify the ant control process. It is important to note that not all ant gel bait products work equally well for all ant species, and some ants respond best to a very specific treatment regimen incorporating certain specific products.
It's also important to acknowledge that when dealing with ants, sometimes it is better to do nothing than to do the wrong thing. In some instances, improper treatment measures may actually cause the ant populations to explode. When threatened by repellent insecticides or dusts, for instance, many ant species have a tendency to "split" or "bud," breaking off into multiple sub-colonies and increasing ant reproduction. Proper use of baits typically removes this concern from the equation.
Pest Control Everything has put together our list of Top 5 Ant Gel Bait Products that should be a mainstay in every pest controller's arsenal. Our ratings are based on personal professional experience using these products on hundreds or thousands of properties. This particular list is based on our assessment of the overall practicability of the bait across a wide range of uses. Specific ant infestations may be better approached using alternative or additional ant control products not included on this list. Our Ant Gel Bait Comparison Guide provides a side-by-side comparison of popular ant gel bait products.
For further assistance selecting products for your particular ant problem, please email professorpest@pestcontroleverything.com or use our Ask Professor Pest live chat option for FREE real-time support.
# 1 Dupont Advion Ant Gel BaitDupont Advion Ant Gel Bait is a translucent, odorless, sugar-based ant gel bait designed to be attractive and effective against all major ant species. Its slightly delayed action kill allows for total colony elimination through a methodical exposure via feeding and grooming. Target Ant Species: Acrobat Ants, Argentine Ants, Big Headed Ants, Carpenter Ants, Cornfield Ants, Crazy Ants, Field Ants, Ghost Ants, Harvester Ants, Honey Ants, Little Black Ants, Odorous House Ants, Pavement Ants, Pharaoh Ants, Pyramid Ants, Rover Ants, Thief Ants, White Footed Ants. Manufacturer: Syngenta Active Ingredient: Indoxacarb .05% Technical Information: Indoxacarb has been used in pest control products since 2000, and impacts insects such as ants by disabling or disrupting their central nervous system via sodium channel blockers.
Rating Information: Advion Ant Gel Bait is Professor Pest's most highly regarded general use ant gel bait due to its effectiveness against a broad spectrum of ants, ease of application, durability in varying climates, and product consistency. Advion can be applied indoors or outdoors on horizontal and/or vertical surfaces.
# 2 OPTIGARD ANT GEL BAITOptigard Ant Gel Bait is a transparent, odorless ant gel bait with a noticeably thicker consistency which allows it to hold its shape without running longer than many alternative gel baits. Like Advion, Optigard is attractive and effective against a broad spectrum of major ant species, making it an ideal general ant control option. Target Ant Species: Acrobat Ants, Argentine Ants, Big Headed Ants, Crazy Ants, Ghost Ants, Little Black Ants, Odorous House Ants, Pavement Ants, Pharaoh's Ants, Rover Ants, Thief Ants, White Footed Ants. Manufacturer: Syngenta Active Ingredient: Thiamethoxam .01% Technical Information: Thiamethoxam belongs to a class of insecticides known as neonicotinoids which are synthetic derivatives of nicotine. It impacts insects by interfering with certain receptors in their central nervous system, causing eventual paralysis.
Rating Information: Optigard is highly regarded by Professor Pest for its palatability and effectiveness against many of the most commonly encountered nuisance ant species across the United States. Its thicker consistency, though useful in holding its shape, makes it less easy to apply optimally than some other ant gel baits, and has a tendency to spurt or clump during application. To optimize bait acceptance and maximize value, applicators should apply in uniformly thin strips, as ants feed along the outer edges of the bait. What Makes Optigard Different: Whereas most tubed ant gel bait products are applied using detachable, reusable applicator tips, each Optigard syringe has its own built-in applicator tip. This is an advantage in some ways, as users don't need to keep track of applicator tips. Following each application, before to seal the end of tip with the caps provided.
#3 MAXFORCE QUANTUM ANT GEL BAITMaxforce Quantum Ant Gel Bait is a clear, odorless gel bait scientifically formulated to retain moisture and remain attractive to a broad spectrum of ants for up to 3 months at a time. Target Ant Species: Acrobat Ants, Argentine Ants, Big Headed Ants, Crazy Ants, Ghost Ants, Little Black Ants, Odorous House Ants, Pavement Ants, Pharaoh's Ants, Rover Ants, Thief Ants, White Footed Ants. Manufacturer: Bayer Environmental Active Ingredient: Imidacloprid .03% Technical Information: Imidacloprid has been used in pest control products since 1994, and belongs to a class of insecticides known as neonicotinoids which are synthetic derivatives of nicotine. It impacts insects by disabling their central nervous system. Rating Information: Quantum is designed for use indoors or outdoors, with or without the provided plastic bait stations. Like Advion and Optigard, Quantum provides effective, long-term resolution of many ant species. What Makes Quantum Different: Quantum is closer to a liquid than many of the other top ant gel bait products, and comes in a squeezable tube (as opposed to a syringe with plunger) accompanied by refillable plastic ant bait stations. While Advion, Optigard, and Maxforce FC are each best applied in thin strips, Quantum is best applied as small droplets.
#4 MAXFORCE MAXFORCE FC ANT GEL BAITMaxforce FC Killer Ant Gel Bait is a carbohydrate-rich ant gel bait that capitalizes on a process called trophallaxis whereby ants consume the bait and then feed it to other members of their colony, creating a domino effect towards total colony elimination. Target Ant Species: Acrobat Ants, Argentine Ants, Big Headed Ants, Cornfield Ants, Field Ants, Honey Ants, Odorous House Ants, Pavement Ants, Pharaoh Ants, Thief Ants. Manufacturer: Bayer Environmental Active Ingredient: Fipronil .001% Technical Information: Fipronil has been used in pest control products since 1996, and has become widely used in topical pet care products, termiticides, turf products, and agriculture products. In insects, it is lethal by both contact and ingestion, and works by blocking certain chloride channels in the central nervous system resulting in excessive neuronal stimulation and ultimately death.
Rating Information: Although Maxforce FC has proven highly effective against certain ant species such as Argentine Ants, its label is less inclusive than some of the other ant gel bait products, causing it to rank slightly lower as a general all-purpose ant control product.
#5 ADVANCE 388B ANT GEL BAITPT 388b Advance Ant Gel Bait is an all-purpose, easy to use, borax based ant gel bait the provides effective containment and control of multiple ant species. 388b has the same concentration of active ingredient as Terro ant bait, a commonly used ant control product found at local hardware stores and supermarkets across the United States. Target Ant Species: Acrobat Ants, Allegheny Ants, Argentine Ants, Big Headed Ants, Cornfield Ants, Crazy Ants, Ghost Ants, Harvester Ants, Honey Ants, Little Black Ants, Odorous House Ants, Pavement Ants, Pharaoh Ants, Pyramid Ants, Thief Ants, White Footed Ants. Manufacturer: BASF
Active Ingredient: Borax 5.4% Technical Information: Unlike the active ingredient of many other top-rated ant gel bait products which interfere with the ant's nervous system, Borax works by slowly impeding an ant's digestive system. Rating Information: PT 388b made it into Professor Pest's Top 5 Ant Gel Bait products due to its versatility and palatability. In some instances, syringe-based Terro ant gel bait may be substituted with similar results.
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Ant bait gels can provide excellent ant control, and in some instances, total ant colony elimination. The same can be said of ant bait granules. Whether to use gel bait or granular bait depends upon the particular ant species being treated for, location of the infestation, and other environmental factors. Some ant species such as Big Headed Ants, Carpenter Ants, and Red Imported Fire Ants may often respond better to granular bait, whereas species such as White Footed Ants, Ghost Ants, and Pharaoh Ants are much more likely to be controlled using ant gel baits. Before beginning any ant baiting program, be sure to properly identify the ant species and determine which formulation will be most likely to be effective.
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Advion Ant Gel BaitManufacturer: Syngenta | Active Ingredient: Indoxacarb .05% Dupont Advion Ant Gel Bait is a translucent, odorless, sugar-based ant gel bait designed to be attractive and effective against all major ant species. Its slightly delayed action kill allows for total colony elimination through a methodical exposure via feeding and grooming. |
Maxforce Complete Granular Insect BaitManufacturer: Bayer Environmental | Active Ingredient: Hydramethylnon 1.0% For larger ant species such as the Big Headed Ant, Imported Fire Ant, Harverster Ant, and Carpenter Ant, Maxforce Complete Granular Bait may deliver an effectiveness that is second to none. In addition to be highly effective against several other ant species, such as the Acrobat Ant, Argentine Ant, and Crazy Ant, Maxforce Complete Granular Insect Bait also control additional pests such as cockroaches, crickets, silverfish, and earwigs, making it the most diverse, multi-faceted ant bait on our list of 8 Deadliest Ant Baits of 2019. |
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Optigard Ant Gel BaitManufacturer: Syngenta | Active Ingredient: Thiamethoxam .01% Through the active ingredient Thiamethoxam, Optigard Ant Gel Bait provides a powerful knockdown of a broad spectrum of ants, with an overall effectiveness on par with Advion Ant Gel Bait. Unlike many other syringe-based ant gel bait products, Optigard tubes comes with a built-in applicator tip, providing for ease of application. Like Advion, Optigard has proven highly effective against ants such as White Footed Ants, Ghost Ants, and many others, but was inched out by Advion on our list primarily due the differences in formulation consistency. Optigard tends to disperse in a chunkier, less easy to control manner without the same targeted application controls and versatility that Advion exhibits.
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Maxforce QuantumManufacturer: Bayer Environmental | Active Ingredient: Imidacloprid .03% Maxforce Quantum Ant Gel Bait is a clear, odorless gel bait scientifically formulated to retain moisture and remain attractive to a broad spectrum of ants for up to 3 months at a time. It's high level of attractiveness ensures rapid acceptance of the bait which quickly sets the baiting process in motion. Maxforce Quantum is Pest Control Everything's 4th Deadliest Ant Bait of 2019. |
Maxforce FC Ant Killer Gel BaitManufacturer: Bayer Environmental | Active Ingredient: Fipronil Maxforce FC Killer Ant Gel Bait is a carbohydrate-rich ant gel bait that capitalizes on a process called trophallaxis whereby ants consume the bait and then feed it to other members of their colony, creating a domino effect towards total colony elimination. Fipronil has been used in pest control products since 1996, and has become widely used in topical pet care products, termiticides, turf products, and agriculture products. In insects, it is lethal by both contact and ingestion, and works by blocking certain chloride channels in the central nervous system resulting in excessive neuronal stimulation and ultimately death. |
Terro Liquid Ant BaitsManufacturer: Terro | Active Ingredient: Borax 5.4% Terro offers a full line of indoor and outdoor ant bait products with relative effectiveness against several different ant species. They've made it onto our list of 8 deadliest ant bait products in large part due to their ease of acquisition and ease of use with a friendly pricing structure. Terro ant baits can be purchased at many convenient stores, grocery stores, and hardware stores, making them among the most commonly used ant bait products on the market. One of the downsides to the ease of use is the fact that effective ant control generally isn't as easy as randomly placing ant bait stations anywhere and everywhere ants may be seen. Because improper bait placements can actually worsen an ant problem in some instances, the ease of use afforded by Terro shouldn't be a replacement for learning how to effectively bait for ants. Additionally, in most situations, ant baiting is most effective working from the outside in. |
Advance 375A Select Granular Ant BaitManufacturer: Whitemire Micro-Gen | Active Ingredient: Abamectin B .011%
ADVANCE 375A Select Granular Ant Bait is a ready-to-use ant bait for use in controlling numorous ants both indoors and outdoors. This bait formulation combines a mixture of foods and the delayed action insecticide, Abamectin. This insecticide acts to reduce the population of worker ants and can cause an immediate halt in egg production resulting in colony elimination. As with all ant bait products, it is best to avoid use of other insecticides or sprays on or near this product. |
Extinguish Plus Granular Fire Ant BaitManufacturer: Wellmark International | Active Ingredient: Hydramethylnon .365% Per the product label, "EXTINGUISH® PLUS bait is highly attractive to imported and native fire ants and other ants. Worker ants carry the bait into the mound as food for the colony. The ants will then begin feeding the bait to the rest of the colony. They eat it and feed it to the queen.EXTINGUISH® PLUS bait is a unique product containing a slow acting insecticide and an Insect Growth Regulator (IGR). This two-way action ensures complete control of fire ants. The IGR prevents rebound of the colony, while the insecticide ensures rapid demise of the colony. EXTINGUISH® PLUS bait will start to kill ants after they feed on the bait. The colony will begin to decline in about a week, after the bait has been brought back to the mound. The mound is destroyed when the queen dies." The comparatively low ranking of 8 is a result of the fact that this bait is only effective against a small selection of target ant species, and will be ineffective against many commonly encountered ant species. |
Found primarily in the southern states of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Louisiana, White Footed Ants get their name from the transparent or whitish coloration of the bottom portion of each of their legs. Although White Footed Ants don't bite or sting and are not known to cause structural damage, their large colony size, rapid reproduction, and aggressive foraging habits make them a formidable nuisance pest for homeowners and businesses.
In nature, White Footed Ants primarily feed on plant nectars and honeydew, a sweet substance produced by insects such as aphids, mealybugs, and scales which suck the sap from certain trees, bushes, and shrubs. Because of this, heavy concentrations of White Footed Ants are typically found in areas where the foliage in the environment is conducive to the sustenance of these types of sap-sucking insects. Although White Footed Ants are particularly attracted to sweet foods of many types, they will also readily feed on certain proteins such as dead insects in their environment.
White Footed Ants are opportunistic nesters, readily setting up camp in many locations both inside and outside a home. Generally speaking, however, nests tend to remain outside more than inside, with foragers moving indoors in large numbers in search of food and additional shelter. Ideal nesting sites for White Footed Ants provide protection from predators and the environment while being in relative proximity to available sources of food and moisture. A single White Footed Ant Colony may have multiple different nest sites, usually with some level of connectivity to the main colony. White Footed Ants may nest under mulch piles, inside palm fronds, in holes in trees, beneath flower pots, inside wall voids, beneath insulation, or in many other similar areas.
White Footed Ants can be a particularly troublesome pest to contend with for both pest control professionals and do-it-yourself pest controllers. The WFA is one of those special insects where improper treatment methods may actually exacerbate the problem, potentially causing the infestation to become more widespread and much more difficult to eventually resolve. Using our decades of experience treating for White Footed Ants, we've included some of our most important treatment tips below:
How you choose to start a White Footed Ant treatment program is going to largely determine how successful the program will be, and how long it may ultimately take for ant control to be achieved. When dealing with White Footed Ants, always THINK BEFORE YOU TREAT. Any pest control treatment you choose to roll out (whether it's ant bait, ant dust, non-repellent ant spray, repellent ant spray or something else) is going to cause a certain white footed ant reaction. Make sure you understand what that reaction is likely to be based on the product(s) you intend to use.
You can most certainly find information on how to spray or dust for White Footed Ants, and indeed, many pesticide products are labeled for effectiveness against them. It can sometimes be tough to resist the knee-jerk reaction of wanting to spray everywhere when you see a line of thousands of black ants trailing up your foundation wall and into your kitchen window. But resist you should. Although some spray products, if properly incorporated, can add value to a White Footed Ant treatment strategy, improper, incomplete, inadequate, or haphazard spraying is almost certain to have adverse consequences. So just don't do it.
The most consistently effective approach to White Footed Ant control begins with an aggressive, targeted ant baiting strategy. Because there may be many nest sites, and in some instances even multiple White Footed Ant colonies on a single property, it is important to identify all locations of WFA activity and to introduce an ample supply of fresh bait in all areas at the time of the initial bait application so as to garner ingestion by as many worker ants as possible. The limited oral transfer of the bait toxicant between Whited Footed Ant workers means that direct feeding by a large percentage of the colony will be essential to achieving elimination of the brood. So there needs to be lots and lots of ant bait put out in many, many locations.
When it happens, bait acceptance by White Footed Ants tends to be alarmingly obvious, with hundreds and soon thousands of ants swarming to the newly introduced bait placements. This aggressive feeding is almost certain to be limited to this initial introduction of the bait, which is why putting out enough bait is essential. If the initial bait placements only kill a small percentage of the colony, the remaining ants are likely to be much less receptive to a second application of baits a week or two later. (When not enough bait has been used on the initial treatment, the next visit will probably require introduction of an alternative bait product to see if acceptance will ensue, or may necessitate the beginnings of a spray treatment strategy).
Where and How Should Bait Be Applied for White Footed Ants?
As a general rule of thumb, gel baits for Whited Footed Ants should be placed outdoors on protected areas of the building exterior as close as possible to ant trails and points of entry. Bait placements should be made in uniform, thin, narrow strips several inches long throughout the area so that foraging ants are able to line up side-by-side on either side of the bait strip. (By keeping the bait placements as narrow as possible, you will allow for maximal feeding and minimal bait waste).
Because White Footed Ants love to work their way into attic spaces, bait placements might be advisable on the undersides of eaves around the building. To determine where the ants are actively moving about, start by making small bait placements in multiple locations. As the ants begin to emerge you will be able to determine where to introduce heavier placements. Other common locations for bait placements will be on the exterior sides of door and window casings, around utility penetrations, adjacent to settlement cracks, and anyplace where foliage comes in direct contact with the home.
On occasion, interior bait applications can be made to speed up the process of getting rid of the ants inside or in the interest of keeping them out of a certain area. As an example, we once began a White Footed Ant service plan for a customer who was having a wedding reception the following day and WFAs were showing up in her sink and around her dishwasher. In an effort to keep the ants concealed (out of sight, out of mind), we made targeted bait application beneath and behind the dishwasher (as they were traveling along the water line), which worked beautifully in this instance. When considering interior bait applications, keep in mind that ants are going to be drawn to the area of the bait placement, sometimes in very large numbers. More often than not, it is best to try to draw any ants inside the structure out to feed on the bait, as opposed to encouraging more ants to come in from the outside.
Almost certainly, the White Footed Ants you're seeing inside your home are there because of the foliar conditions in your yard. In short, the types of trees, bushes, and shrubs you have are an ideal habit for sap-sucking insects such as aphids and mealy bugs, which in turn create an ideal habitat for White Footed Ants. Understanding this relationship will help you integrate an ant control strategy that is much more likely to deliver the desired results. After your initial round of heavy gel bait applications have knocked out large concentrations of the existing white footed ant populations in proximity to your home, it is critical to have all trees, bushes, and shrubs trimmed so as to not come in direct contact with any part of the home. This will minimize readily available travel routes and simplify your ongoing ant control treatment efforts. Once the foliage has been trimmed, you can then begin an exterior pest control spray program as a means of rendering the environment unsuitable for White Footed Ants moving forward.
Ant gel baits containing the active ingredient Fipronil have proven especially effective in managing White Footed Ant Populations. (Pest Control Everything's Ant Bait Comparison Chart provides a side-by-side comparison of ant bait products). Through our own independent research of dealing with hundreds of Whited Footed Ant infestations over many years, Advion Ant Gel Bait takes our top spot as the most effective ant gel bait option for controlling Whited Footed Ants.
Why Is Advion Ant Gel Bait the Best for White Footed Ants?
In order for an ant bait to be effective against Whited Footed Ants, several conditions need to be met.
Start with a heavy, heavy application of Advion Ant Gel Bait and give the bait about a week to run its course. After about a week, make another light bait application to get a feel for what the remaining population of ants might look like. Once the White Footed Ant activity seems to have largely diminished, manicure all the plants around the property so that they are minimally maintained and that no part of any of them is coming in contact with any part of the home including rooftop, gutters, eaves, or downspouts. From there, continue maintaining proper care of the landscaping and begin spraying the exterior on a monthly basis as a means of minimizing populations of the insects that invite Whited Footed Ants.
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When deciding between ant gel bait products, how much consideration should be given to the active ingredient? Whether you are a pest control do-it-yourselfer or a seasoned PCO, choosing the right product with the right active ingredient might make the difference between a quick resolution to an ant infestation and an ant problem that drags on for weeks, months, or even years. But is it the active ingredient that makes the most difference between how well an ant product might work, or are other factors more critical? What is an Active Ingredient?The active ingredient in an ant gel bait product is the specific component or components of the bait that kill, control, repel, or otherwise impact ants. In short, the active ingredient is the ingredient in the bait that does the killing. Most ant baits are comprised of a rather small portion of the active ingredient in relation to the product as a whole. Maxforce FC Ant Killer Gel, for instance, contains just .001% Fipronil, which means that 99.999% of the gel bait is made of inert ingredient, or the ingredients other than the active ingredient. So while the active ingredient lets us know why and how the bait will impact the ants if and when consumed, the other 99.999% of the ingredients will determine pretty much everything else, including whether or not the bait will actually be consumed in a manner conducive to colony elimination.
What Are The Most Common Active Ingredients?Perhaps the most common active ingredient in ant gel baits is Boric Acid, a stomach toxicant that lethally impairs an ant's digestive system. Other active ingredients such as Fipronil, Indoxacarb, and Imidacloprid work by debilitating the ant's central nervous system. But they all have one thing in common: they all effectively kill ants. But there are some differences to take into account, and what becomes more important than whether or not a given ant bait product works is how that particular product works. Taking a look at Raid Precision Placement Ant Gel Bait compared to Optigard Ant Gel Bait, we can see that both products contain Thiamethoxam as the active ingredient. What is different, however, is the concentration of the active ingredient. At .01% AI, Optigard is more than 3 times more potent than the Raid Precision containing just .003% AI. So although the two products both contain Thiamethoxam as the active ingredient, how they each impact various ant species and populations is likely to be quite different. Ant bait products with higher concentrations of the same AI are likely to kill at a quicker pace. On the surface, then, it might seem logical to conclude that Optigard is far superior to Raid Precision because it's killing power is 3 times greater. In many instances, that logic might hold true. But there are important variables to keep in mind that could make that untrue under certain circumstances. Because the effectiveness of most ant baits relies on the aggressive consumption of the bait in conjunction with a consistent transfer to other members of the ant colony, the speed at which an ant dies after consuming a bait is key to what impact that bait will have on the larger ant population. An ant bait that kills too quickly may not allow for a suitable transferability throughout the colony. In some instances this may be met with what appears to be relief in the short term, followed by an ant re-emergence later on down the road. Similarly, ant baits that have too little active ingredient may kill too slowly, with the lethal concentration being diminished to non-lethal concentrations during the bait transfer process. The Take Away Is This...The active ingredient of a particular ant gel bait matters quite a little bit...but not so much in terms of whether or not it is going to kill ants. It matters with respect to how the ingestion and transferability of that particular concentration of active ingredient is likely to impact the specific ant populations in a given environment. So choose your ant gel bait products wisely, making sure the products you choose are likely to be attractive to the species in question, and the active ingredient is likely to lend itself to colony elimination and long-term relief. |