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: 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: 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: This can be used outdoors if desired. If there is inclement weather, we would recommend one of our outdoor stations.
A: We do not recommend this product for carpenter ants and suggest using one of our contact killing sprays for this type of infestation.
A: We recommend placing these in areas that can't be accessed by children. They have not been tested in vents.
A: This bait should be placed in areas that are not accessible to pets.
A: We recommend using soap and water to cleanup the bait.
A: Yes, this product is effective on ants that have a sweet-tooth.
A: The top may be twisted or cut off.
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.