anti ant

Listed active ingredients include sodium tetraborate decahydrate (a borate), synthetic insecticides such as bifenthrin and deltamethrin, and botanical actives like geraniol with lemongrass oil and peppermint oil.

Durations vary by product: bait items commonly list about 1–3 months, some sprays advertise multi-month residuals (up to 12–18 months), and a few sprays note shorter effects of around two weeks.

Many reviewers report visible reductions within about 24–72 hours, though product notes indicate complete colony control can take up to two weeks.

Scent varies by formulation: some sprays have a strong peppermint or minty aroma, others are described as oil-forward (citronella- or clove-like), and some products have minimal scent.

Guidance ranges from placing bait stations along baseboards or under appliances to applying sprays as a 4‑inch indoor band and a 12‑inch exterior perimeter band; some bait products list coverage amounts (for example, about 100 square feet).

There are botanical/plant-based sprays containing ingredients such as geraniol, lemongrass oil, or peppermint oil; some listings describe products as made with botanical extracts or real peppermint.