What are the other ingredients in Terro Ant Killer?

Borax, a naturally occurring mineral powder, is the active ingredient found in TERRO® indoor and outdoor ant bait products. The natural substance, also known as sodium tetraborate decahydrate, has a long history of consumer usage.

Are Terro ant traps toxic to humans?

Borax, a natural mineral, is the active ingredient in Terro ant killer. Although it is not generally toxic to humans or pets, borax disrupts the ant’s digestive system and slowly kills them.

Are Terro ant traps effective?

Overall Effectiveness: Terro bait is effective against most ant types and works almost immediately to eliminate pesky pests. The product can take one to two weeks to wipe out a colony, but is versatile and comes with protective packaging.

How do you get rid of ants when Terro doesn’t work?

And Terro is “fast acting” so its not uncommon for it to kill the active ants so fast, the remaining nest will not want to eat any. Instead, they’ll take it but not consume it, only hoard it, and your problem won’t go away. To overcome this issue, use our ANT BAIT KIT inside the home for 1 week.

Does Terro liquid ant bait kill the colony?

To kill common household ants, place TERRO Liquid Ant Baits in areas where they attract foraging ants that take the bait back to the nest. As the bait circulates through the colony, it kills the ants you see and the ones you don’t.

Does Terro liquid ant bait really work?

Terro does work, but only on certain ants. If you see ants eating it, and the population doesn’t seem to taper off in a week, then you have a serious infestation. I have noticed that the ants attracted to the Terro have their pheromone trails picked up by other colonies of ants! Pay attention to the ants you see!

How long does Terro ant bait take to kill ants?

The bait kills individual ants within 48 hours after they consume it. During that time, an exposed ant carries the bait back to the nest and spreads it to other ants, killing them as well. Large nests may take several weeks to completely eradicate. Ants return Terro ant bait to the nest, killing all the other ants within weeks.

What are the best ant bait traps?

TERRO Liquid Ant Baits are the best on the market. Specifically designed for household ants, the traps are very easy to use. All you need to do is place the pre-filled liquid-based trap wherever you’ve noticed the ants, often by a door or some other entry point.

What is the best indoor ant bait?

Granular Ant Bait. This type of ant bait is one of the best indoor and outdoor ant killer options. It targets their source and finally destroys all their nests. Advance, one of our experts’ favorite solutions, features Abamectin which is a natural environment-friendly fungus – something that ants simply cannot resist.