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  • Asked by Dan from Florida
    08/19/2024
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    Fipronil 0.001 comparing
    Fipronil 0.001 is the same strength as Bayer's and $5. Combat Ant Killer Gel why pay for Bayer?
    A

    We do not carry the Bayer product you mentioned so we cannot compare it to Advance Carpenter Ant Bait. Also, the active ingredient is Abamectin 0.01% not Fipronil. While the percentage is the same abamectin is known to be stronger than fipronil. 

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  • Asked by Mitchell from Indiana
    05/30/2023
    Q
    The ants are dying before getting back to the colony.
    I noticed quite a few carpenter ants again so I pulled out the bait I purchased last year. I noticed a bunch of dead ants all over my floor. If they aren't dead, they are just about there. Why would they be dying before they get back to the colony?
    A

    Great question! Ant colonies send out different types of ants to forage. They will send out the oldest and weakest to gather food and they will send out their soldiers to protect the foragers. It is normal for some of the ants to succumb quickly to baits like the Advance Carpenter Ant Bait while others are healthy enough to make it back to the colony. As long as the bait is being consumed, it is working and you will see results soon.

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  • Asked by Jennifer from Buffalo, Ny
    05/28/2023
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    Is this bait solely for the ants listed?
    I am looking for an ant-specific insecticide. I am encouraging an increase in insect biomass (organic garden), but I obviously can't have them invading my home. Until I can fully address my rotten wood issue, I've got to use an insecticide. I want to make sure this won't take out my beneficials.
    A

    Advance Carpenter Ant Bait is labeled to treat carpenter ants and many other species of ants. Please see the label for a complete list of targeted insect. 

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  • Asked by Ed from Knoxville,tn
    05/16/2023
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    Recommendation for application?
    Broadcast application is stated as 0.4 oz/ 1000 sf. Around structures, the application rate is stated as 0.3 oz/ 100 linear feet (a tablespoon). Seems like a small amount to be able to accurately distribute. Are there any recommended methods to apply?
    A

    You can get effective control either way you use the Advance Carpenter Ant Bait. Depending on where you show activity, we recommend either method that applies to you by following instructions as shown on the label. Please feel free to go over our Carpenter Ant Guide for additional information. 

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  • Asked by Greg
    09/19/2021
    Q
    Does this Advance Carpenter Ant Bait kill Florida Red Carpenter ants ?
    A

    Yes, Advance Carpenter Ant Bait it will target Carpenter ants. 

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  • Asked by Donald from Rome, Ga
    06/28/2021
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    Can Advance Carpenter Ant Bait be used around a vegetable garden?
    A

    Advance Carpenter Ant Bait would not be used inside a vegetable garden unless contained in an ant bait station.  Otherwise it is best to apply around the perimeter in small piles for carpenter ants.

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    0 of 1 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Nadalyn from Williamsburg
    04/19/2021
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    Do the ants pick up the Advance Carpenter Ant Bait and take it back to the colonies?
    A

    The Carpenter Ants will eat the Advance Carpenter Ant Bait and take it back to their nest.  They will then feed the bait to the queen and the other colony members, and in turn the product will kill all of the ants in the colony.  This is important because once the colony is eliminated, you will not have to battle them again.

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  • Asked by Wasim
    11/21/2020
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    Is Advance Carpenter Ant Bait bee friendly?
    A

    Advance Carpenter Ant Bait is a granular bait, so it should not be harmful to bees. 

     

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  • Asked by Judith from Deltona
    06/07/2019
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    Hand spreader using Advance Carpenter Ant Bait?
    What setting would you use? I bought the granules bit the directions are such small print that I can't read them.
    A

    Advance Carpenter Ant Bait states on the product label for broadcasting the rate is 1 lb per acre, which equals out to 1.8 oz per 5000 sqft or 0.4 oz per 1000 sqft.  You would set your spreader to whatever that setting is.

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  • Asked by Judith from Deltona
    06/07/2019
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    Effects of rain on Advance Carpenter Ant Bait?
    After the granules are broadcast, will rain diminish the effectiveness?
    A

    Advance Carpenter Ant Bait can become unattractive to ants once it gets wet.  It would be best to apply when you have several days of no rain.

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    2 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Ozzie from Ga
    05/31/2019
    Q
    What is the best way to treat a tree for carpenter ants?
    A

    For treating carpenter ants around/in trees, you can use a bait such as the Advance Carpenter Ant Bait around the base of the tree as well as where the roots/branches meet in small piles.  The Carpenter Ants will eat the bait and take it back to their nest.  They will then feed the bait to the queen and the other colony members, and in turn the product will kill all of the ants in the colony.  This is important because once the colony is eliminated, you will not have to battle them again.  Another option is a spray product called Dominion 2L which will work similar to a bait, but they just have to walk across the treated area and they pick it up and transfer to others in the colony.  It can be sprayed up to breast height on the tree or by injecting into the part of the tree that is infested following the instructions on the product label.

     

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    1 of 1 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Andy from Plattsburgh, Ny
    07/31/2017
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    What is the difference between Advance Carpenter Ant Bait and Advance 375A?
    What is the difference between the two products. They appear to be quite similar. I'm trying to determine which to use on Carpenter Ants. I would figure the Carpenter Ant version, yet most websites seem to recommend 375A for Carpenter Ants.
    A

    Advance Carpenter Ant Bait is specifically designed to be more attractive to carpenter ants as it has larger granules which smaller ants are not as interested in.  Advance 375A has granules of all sizes so that more types are attracted to it.

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    81 of 84 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Steve from Fort Lauderdale, Fl
    07/20/2017
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    Is Advance Carpenter Ant Bait safe for Fruit bearing tree?
    Hi is this product safe to use around a fruit bearing tree?
    A

    Advance Carpenter Ant Bait is safe when used as directed.  You can apply in small piles around the base of the tree and where any reachable branches meet.

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    1 of 1 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Sue from St Augustine, Fl
    03/26/2016
    Q
    How do I treat for carpenter ants in the root of an oak tree?
    They appear to come out of the ground in one area.
    A

    For treating carpenter ants around/in trees, you can use a bait such as the Advance Carpenter Ant Bait around the base of the tree as well as where the roots/branches meet in small piles.  The Carpenter Ants will eat the bait and take it back to their nest.  They will then feed the bait to the queen and the other colony members, and in turn the product will kill all of the ants in the colony.  This is important because once the colony is eliminated, you will not have to battle them again.  Another option is a spray product called Dominion 2L which will work similar to a bait, but they just have to walk across the treated area and they pick it up and transfer to others in the colony.  It can be sprayed up to breast height on the tree or by injecting into the part of the tree that is infested following the instructions on the product label.

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    51 of 54 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Tom from Melrose Park, Il
    03/19/2016
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    Would it be better to broadcast or use bait stations with the Advance Carpenter Ant Bait?
    A

    You can get effective control either way you use the Advance Carpenter Ant Bait; however using it in a bait station will allow the product to hold up longer outdoors and reduce wasted product from the moisture and weather that would affect it over time during a broadcast application. 

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    2 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Tom from Long Island, Ny
    07/18/2015
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    Does Advance Carpenter Ant Bait product lose effectiveness over time?
    This worked well a few years ago but now the carpenter ants just ignore it. I'm using the same bottle I purchased 3 years ago. Do I need a new, unopened bottle of the stuff or have the ants just wised up?
    A

    Advance Carpenter Ant Bait has a shelf life of approx. 2 years after opening. You may need fresh bait.

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    12 of 13 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Elizabeth
    01/15/2015
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    If I can smell this bait, should I be worried too much has been applied and I'm breathing in poison?
    We hired a pest control company when we saw ants in our home. The "professional" brought this container, held it out to me and told me to smell it before he applied it in our attic. That was 10 days ago. Everyday, the part of the house directly under the attic smells worse and worse. It is the same fishy smell from the container of Advance bait he put into our attic. Why could the smell be getting worse? Did he use too much if we can smell it days later? Are the granules now settling into the insulation instead of laying on top allowing us to smell it better? Most importantly, is this dangerous to us or to our 5 month old baby? I'm just not sure whether the fact that we can smell this means we are breathing in poison.
    A
    Since we do not make the Advance Carpenter Ant Bait Granules, we would recommend contacting the manufacturer Whitmire Micro-Gen directly for your situation. They can be reached at 1-800-777-8570.
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    0 of 3 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Joseph from Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
    10/11/2014
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    How soon can a person work in an area where Advance Carpenter Ant Bait has been used?
    Have carpenter ant problem. Sprinkled Advance ant bait along a portion of my house that has rotted wood. Will replace wood board in a week or two. Will any protective measures be needed? Will it be OK to work unprotected in the area where the bait was used or should the area be covered or raked before anyone ventures in to replace the rotted wood board?
    A
    Advance Carpenter Ant Bait is safe to be used in areas where adults work and live. However, you want to be sure to keep it out of reach of children and pets. There is no re-entry waiting period after using Advance Carpenter Ant Bait.
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    3 of 3 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Carl from Rockville, Md
    07/10/2013
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    Advance Ant Bait placed in shed on paper, next morning bait gone, repeated 3 times same thing.
    I have a carpenter ant problem as well as other nuisance ants and insects . I put Advance Ant bait near a carpenter ant colony at a rotten window sill. The bait appears to have worked well at this location. However, for the shed issue listed above, did ants eat the bait or am I feeding other insects? Will the Advance Ant bait kill roaches and other insects? Interestingly, the paper was partially eaten also.
    A
    It may be that you have a rodent that was attracted to Advance Carpenter Ant bait food scent. We know that this bait is only formulated for ant treatment and may not pose harm to other pest.
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    8 of 9 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Diana from Portland, Oregon
    08/09/2011
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    Is the Advance Carpenter Ant Bait in granule form?
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    The Advance Carpenter Ant Bait is indeed a granule formulation.
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