Q&A(30)
Q: Can this be used outdoors?
A: They are not designed for outside use. We recommend the Outdoor Liquid Ant Bait Stakes for outdoor use.
submitted byWoodstream Team - 6 years agoBrand expertA: Yes. It will need protection from any children(any age), pets, rain/sprinklers and wind. I have used it near ant hills but once the wind flips it or a shower comes, it is useless. I know what you're thinking: Did it work? Yes for the hill. I have no idea if it got the nest. After I lost a few(due to wind, rain and, once, a mower, I gave up trying. They seem to be effective inside as I put one under the microwave about twice a year and it clears the problem.
submitted byfhj52 - 6 years ago
Q: Is it safe for pets?
A: TERRO® Liquid Ant Bait Stations should be placed in areas that are inaccessible to pets and children. When used and placed according to the label directions, they can be used around the home. If you have pets that may chew on or play with the bait stations, we recommend placing them in locations your pets cannot reach.
submitted byWoodstream Team - 10 days agoBrand expert
Q: I see in the Q&As here that this does not work on fire ants or carpenter ants. What kind of ants does it work on?
A: TERRO® Liquid Ant Bait Stations are designed for common household sweet-eating ants, such as odorous house ants, pavement ants, ghost ants, little black ants, Argentine ants, and other similar species. They are not recommended for fire ants, carpenter ants, pharaoh ants, or harvester ants.
submitted byWoodstream Team - 27 days agoBrand expert
Q: Will this work with Carpet beetles? Im having a hard time getting rid of them and want a surefire way to get them to scram!
A: Thank you for contacting us. We are glad you chose our products. Regarding your question, it is not designed for carpet beetles.
submitted byWoodstream Team - 2 months agoBrand expert
Q: Will this work for carpet beetles? Im having a rough time making sure they're all gone...
A: Thank you for contacting us. We are glad you chose our products. Regarding your question, it is not designed for carpet beetles.
submitted byWoodstream Team - 2 months agoBrand expert
Q: Does this work on fire ants ?
A: No, this product does not work on fire ants.
submitted byWoodstream Team - 7 months agoBrand expert
Q: How would you place this near an outlet on the wall? mainly the ants are coming through there near my bed is also safe to sleep nearby it?
A: To place the bait station near the outlet, you can put it on the floor directly below or to the side of the outlet. It is safe to sleep nearby as the bait stations are designed to be used indoors and the active ingredient is contained within the station.
submitted byWoodstream Team - 9 months agoBrand expert
Q: While placing Ant trap. I accidently spilled some of it. How can i safely remove liquid?
A: Hi, thank you so much for your question! You can use a mop with warm water and leave it on the area for one hour. After that, clean with a sponge and soap.
submitted byWoodstream Team - 10 months agoBrand expert
Q: After putting the bait down, the ants start to make little clusters, grouping themselves. The instructions say not to interrupt their activity. Exactly when do I interrupt their activity? Can I kill the ones that are not going back to the main colony?
A: Thank you for reaching out to us with your question about TERRO® Liquid Ant Baits. We understand how tempting it can be to interrupt the ants when they begin clustering around the bait. However, it’s very important not to disturb them during this time. The ants need time to consume the bait and carry it back to their colony, where it can effectively eliminate the entire population—including the queen. Please do not kill or remove any of the ants, even if some do not appear to be returning immediately to the colony. There is no reliable way to determine which ants are from which colony, and interfering can reduce the effectiveness of the bait.
submitted byWoodstream Team - 11 months agoBrand expert
Q: Will this product kill fire ants?
A: Thank you very much for contacting us. Our liquid ant bait is not effective against fire ants or harvester ants, as these species primarily feed on seeds. However, we recommend using T600 Ant Dust or T1700 Outdoor Ant Killer Spray, both of which are contact killers and can help manage fire ant activity effectively.
submitted byWoodstream Team - 11 months agoBrand expert