Terro Ant Baits
8 minutes to read | Updated for 2018
Terro has been making ant and insect fighting products since 1915. With over 100 years of experience under the belt, it’s safe to say they know what they’re doing.
Some of their latest products have been stirring up quite a buzz when it comes to ant control. Earning top ratings, their products include things like ant bait stations, liquid ant bait, sprays, powders, granules, and more.
Read on to see the perks and downfalls of some of their latest products.
Ant Bait Stakes
The Terro Liquid Ant Bait Stakes are designed to attract and skill common household ants. This category includes any sugar-eating ants or those who prefer sweet food as opposed to a protein.
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An easy to use item, users only need to twist off the tab and push the stake of the bait station into the ground where they most frequently see ants. After that, the bait station will work on its own, attracting the ants you see. The slow-acting poison in the bait allows the ants to return to their colonies, spreading the poison and the location of the bait.
After a few days, the entire colony will be infected and destroyed; ant problem solved.
Terro’s Liquid Ant Bait Stakes target common household ants. The bait is a sweet tasting liquid that will attract these kinds of ants only.
Since these stakes are created for outdoor use, it’s only fitting that they are water-resistant and weatherproof. Additionally, you’ll notice the station has a little window so that you can keep an eye on the bait level.
PRO
- Bait stakes are easy to use.
- Stakes can be placed in the ground for secure placement.
- Bait attracts all types of common household ants.
- Stations are weatherproof and can be left outside for extended amounts of time.
- Clear window allows you to monitor bait level.
- Target colonies.
- Discrete design.
CON
- Does not target fire ants or carpenter ants.
Our Verdict
The Ant Bait Stakes are convenient, easy-to-use, and effective. With several in one pack, users can place them throughout trouble areas in their yard. We give this product a rating of 4.8/5.
Our Rating
4.8 Stars
Liquid Only
Terro’s Liquid Ant Killer is similar to its bait stations except it does not come with a home to house it. You can place the bait anywhere indoors that you see the most ants gathering or entering.
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The liquid bait will attract and kill all common household ants. Its sweet flavor will draw them in to consume it. The slow-acting poison allows the ants to bring the bait back to its colony. The bait will spread throughout the colony as the ants lead each other back to the bait.
When you use enough bait, you can take out an entire colony. This bait package comes only with the liquid, which can be placed along windowsills, doorways, molding, sinks, and anywhere you may see ants.
PRO
- Easy to use.
- Slow-acting poison allows ants to reach their colony and spread the bait.
- Sweet taste attracts all common household ants.
- No-hassle packaging and instructions.
- Effective product successfully kills any ant who eats it.
- Small amounts go a long way.
CON
- Lack of stations can cause messier bait.
- Does not attract fire ants or carpenter ants
- The product is not pet-friendly.
Our Verdict
The Liquid Ant Killer is a good product from small, indoor ant problems. The sweet taste will certainly attract household ants, and the slow-acting poison will kill them.
Unfortunately, since there are no bait stations with this product, users may find that it can be a little messier. This product is not pet-friendly and therefore makes it further risky to have out without a station
Overall, we give this product a 4/5.
Our Rating
4 Stars
Liquid Bait Stations
The Liquid Ant Bait Stations are a great, mess-free way to attack the ants you have been finding within your home. The liquid bait is stored in a small, convenient, plastic bait station. To use, you only have to snap off a piece of plastic and place it where you see the most ants.
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The poison located in the liquid bait is designed to kill the ants slowly, which gives them plenty of time to return to their colony and bring their friends back for more. As the poison spreads throughout the colony, they will shortly be eliminated.
The poison is contained in a sweet-tasting liquid substance that attracts common household ants. After the first round of workers try this sugary liquid, they’ll soon bring back more ants.
PRO
- Easy to use station requires only the removal of a plastic tab.
- Liquid bait is sweet tasting and attracts all common household ants.
- Slow-acting poison allows ants to bring it to their colony before they die.
- Stations ensure mess-free protection.
- Safer for pets and children.
- Attacks the ants you see and the ants you don’t see.
CON
- Does not target fire or carpenter ants.
Our Verdict
The Liquid Ant Stations give you all the power of the liquid-covered bait without the mess or hassle. While the liquid is powerful and attractive to common household ants, the stations allow you to place it without spilling or creating messes.
Perfect for indoor ant situations, discrete, and hassle-free, we give this product a 5/5.
Our Rating
5 Stars
Perimeter Ant Bait
Larger ant problems can be harder to tackle. And if you have a large outdoor problem, it’s likely to turn into an indoor situation as well. That’s why Terro created their product Perimeter Ant Bait Plus.
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This perimeter bait is made from granules that are designed to be long-lasting and weather-resistant. Like liquid baits, the granules have a sweet taste that attracts common household ants. In the same way as other baits, its formula is slow-acting and allows ants to travel back to their colony and spread the bait.
The two-pound shaker bottle lets you spread these granules around the perimeter of your house easily and without the use of a spreader.
As the granules remain effective, any colonies in your yard will continue to feed on the bait that will eventually eliminate them.
PRO
- The formula is slow-acting to draw more and more ants.
- Attacks colonies, not just the ants you see.
- Perimeter control means protection for your entire home and property.
- Granules are weather and water resistant, meaning long protection.
- Long-lasting effectiveness gives sustainable protection.
- The uniquely designed bottle allows for easy shaking and distribution.
- Targets ants as well as cockroaches, slugs, silverfish, snails, etc.
CON
- Perimeter protection means ants won’t be concentrated to one area.
- Can be harmful to pets.
- Does not target fire ants or carpenter ants.
Our Verdict
If you are struggling with a larger ant problem throughout your yard, Terro’s Perimeter Ant Bait should do the trick. Large ant problems can close in on your home and lead to an in-house infestation, which is never good.
Extremely easy to use and highly effective, we give the perimeter control bait a 4.6/5.
Our Rating
4.6 Stars
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How Ant Infestations Start
If you’re like most people, you aren’t happy when you see ants in your home. If you learn what can cause these infestations, it can be easier to prevent them.
First things first, a messy house makes for a great breeding ground for ants. Ants are scavengers and search for their food. If you leave crumbs, sticky substances, and other food out where they can reach it, more ants will show up. Keep a clean house—especially the kitchen area— to prevent this problem.
Ants also love rotten wood. Any wood that has been saturated with water is an excellent place for ants to build nests. Homes that have leaks or rotted structures are sure to attack ants. Proper home maintenance can be a lifesaver when it comes to ants.
Generally speaking, ants can get in through cracks and crevices that exist. What most people don’t think about is that this can be something as simple as a door that doesn’t shut properly or a window screen that has a small hole it in.
When ants do get in, it’s important to tackle the issue before it grows larger. Products like the ones listed above can help get smaller ant problems under control. If you see a few stray ants in your home, it’s better to be safe than sorry.
Types of Ants
Although there are more than 12,000 different types of ants, there are a few common types that you should look out for in your home.
The ants you find running along your countertops or on your kitchen floors are usually referred to as common household ants. These ants are also called sugar ants because they like to eat sweet foods. Within this group of ants are Argentine ants, pavement ants, odorous ants, and more.
Another kind you might be unfortunate to find in your house is the carpenter ant. Carpenter ants are worse problems to have in your home because they can negatively affect its structure. While the ants don’t actually eat the wood, they do burrow in it to create their nests.
Fire ants are a nasty infestation to have because these ants are actually harmful to humans physically. Fire ants have to ability to bite and sting humans, causing welts that are first painful, and then itchy. These ants also require special baits and poisons to kill them, because they aren’t attracted to sweet baits like household ants.
Other Products
Although the options listed above are highly rated and reported by customers to be extremely effective, there is always the chance that you want to look into other Terro products.
Another product that you may find helpful is Terro Ant Dust Killer. The dust works differently than the baits discussed above in that it kills ants on contact. This waterproof dust gives lasting control.
Terro also has an outdoor ant killer spray that kills on contact and also gives long-term control. Its far-reaching nozzle sprays far and gets to places that are typically out of reach.
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