Replace when the bait is depleted. Complete control may take up to two weeks. Once ants are controlled, replace ant baits every 3 months to keep them from returning.
How long do ant out traps last?
If you think the area to be treated might be accessible to children and pets, we recommend using ANT OUT Ant Killer Dust. How long does ANT OUT Ant Traps last? Replace the traps every 30 days during the season to continue to infect new encroaching ants.
How long are ant baits good for?
Use fresh bait. Once the container is opened it needs to be used within 6 months to 1 year. After that, it becomes stale and unacceptable to the ants.
How long do ant traps work?
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.
How do you stop ants coming into the house?
Where do tiny ants come from?
Ants usually come indoors in search of food or nesting habitat. Even small amounts of food, like pet food crumbs, can attract hordes of industrious ants.
What attracts tiny black ants?
Vegetables, ripe fruits, and other food items that are left exposed will ultimately attract tiny black ants. So, keep them in a sealed container or in the refrigerator. Clean the pet bowls once they are empty. Make sure there are no crumbs or spillage.