Terro 6pk Ant Killer Indoor Liquid Ant Baits: Easy-Use, Pre-Filled Bait Stations, Kills Colony

A: Hi, thank you for reaching out. The product needs to be placed in areas inaccessible to children and pets.

A: The effectiveness of the bait does not diminish over time. As long as it is still in liquid form, it can be used to eliminate the ants. While the product does not have an expiration date, we recommend replacing it if it is over two years old.

A: More than 3 months after its open. The liquid doesn’t evaporate out of the plastic. I had an infestation in February, used two gel packs. That ended, and I placed two more in the same corner. Its June and I arrived hime from vacation, the traps were attacked.

A: This product can be used on any indoor flat surface (as long as it is kept away from food prep areas). We recommend keeping the product close to where ant activity has been noticed.

A: You need to be very careful when placing it on a rug. The new design with the twist off end is awful. Very easy for liquid to come out.

A: I noticed at some point the trap gets full with ants. The newcomers roam, rather than visit the trap. If i see a dozen roamers, I switch the trap out.

A: The bait station will continue working as long as there is still liquid in it. This will depend on how many ants visit.

A: I never had to deal with the smell..and yes it does need to be placed on a flat surface

A: This product may have a slight sweet scent. It does need to be placed on a flat surface.

A: Thank you for contacting us. Regarding your question, the ingredients are water, sugar, and 5.4% borax. If you experience any adverse effects, you can find the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) on our website https://www.terro.com/terro-liquid-ant-baits-t300. Please visit the following link to view or download it.

A: Yes, TERRO® Liquid Ant Bait Stations are effective against carpenter ants. The worker ants consume the bait and carry it back to the colony, where it is shared with other ants, helping to eliminate the infestation at its source. For best results, place the bait stations along ant trails or near areas where carpenter ants are active, and avoid spraying insecticides near the bait, as this can discourage the ants from feeding. It may take several days for the bait to reduce the colony, depending on its size.

A: Thank you for contacting us. Regarding your question, We do not recommend placing it near food, as this prevents them from going to the food instead of the bait.

A: Yes, this is normal. With TERRO® Liquid Ant Bait, ants are attracted to the bait, feed on it, and then carry it back to the colony to share with others—including the queen. Because of this, you may not always see a large number of ants staying inside the bait station. It’s common to see ants gathering around the trap rather than inside it, especially in the early stages. Activity may even increase at first as more ants are drawn to the bait. For best results: Place the bait station along active ant trails Avoid spraying insecticides near the bait, as this can deter ants from feeding Allow several days for the bait to be carried back and eliminate the colony As long as ants are active around the bait, the product is working as intended.

A: Yes — the TERRO® Ant Killer Indoor Liquid Ant Baits are advertised as effective against ghost ants. The product description specifically lists ghost ants among the ant types it targets. Results may take longer for ghost ants because they have multiple nests and move frequently. To use them effectively, place the bait stations near trails or nest areas, remove other food sources, and give it up to 10-14 days for full colony control depending on the size of the colony you are facing.