Raid Ant Bait Station, Ant Killer for Indoor and Outdoor Use, Pack of 1

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Now that you know an ant trap doesn’t really trap these creatures at all, you’re almost ready to make a purchase decision. To get rid of ants for good, you need to use a treatment that kills the entire colony, including the queen back in the nest. The authors, editors, producers or sponsors shall have no liability, obligation, or responsibility to any person or entity for any loss, damage or adverse consequences alleged to have happened directly or indirectly as a result of material on this site.

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Carefully pierce the perforated area at the side of the bait box with a pointed object (scissors, screw driver etc) to create entry / exit holes for the ants. Tape down a piece of waxed paper, or use a paper plate, and apply the bait on the paper or plate to avoid smearing jelly or peanut butter onto your counters or floor. Read the label carefully, and follow any directions or cautionary information on the boric acid package. Though you should contact your veterinarian no matter what in this situation, you should definitely seek medical attention if your dog consumes the plastic. When you look at what goes into these critter traps, it makes perfect sense as to why our dogs are drawn to them.

Baits are a key tool for managing ants and the only type of insecticide recommended in most situations. By getting the insects to transport the products themselves, it will kill an entire colony without you having to locate and attack the nest yourself.

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The enclosed design of the stations mean they are clean and simple to use, avoid mess and there is no need to touch the bait or ant killer. They will switch from requiring protein foods to carbohydrate (sugar) foods based on whether the colony is very active in foraging and nest building, when they need lots of sugar for energy, or brood production when they need more protein. Don't use any insecticide sprays while you are using baits, and check and refresh bait stations regularly. With its small size, it can be placed anywhere in the home, including cabinets, drawers, wardrobes, as well as outdoors - on balconies, patios or terraces.The bait is carried back to the nest by the worker ants and effectively kills the entire colony, including larvae and the queen ant. These discs use borax, a naturally occurring mineral that has many uses around the house, including as a stomach poison for bugs.