Advion Ant Bait Arena - Questions & Answers

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  • Asked by Jennifer from Washington
    05/25/2012
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    Do I need to do anything to the trap or are the ready to go out of the package?
    I had used them before and they were amazing (from a pest control pro) so I ordered a bag when we had ants again this spring. The baits do not seem to be doing anything so I wondered if I missed a step of removing part of the packaging or adding water or something.
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    The Advion Ant Baits come ready to use. Ants nutritional needs change frequently. This means that one day they may only forage for proteins, like what is contained in the Advion Ant Bait Stations and another day they may forage for carbohydrates like the ingredients contained in the Maxforce Ant Bait gel. We recommend leaving the Advion Stations in place and allow the ants to continue their natural foraging. We also recommend using an ant bait gel or liquid in the same area where you placed the stations to allow the ants to select the bait that fits their needs.
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    41 of 45 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Angela from Chicago, Il
    04/08/2015
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    What side is up on the Advion Ant Bait Arena? The label side?
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    Advion Ant Bait Arenas can be placed on either side and still will be effective. They can sit with the label side down if you prefer.
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    41 of 45 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jose
    06/02/2010
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    Does the Advion Ant Bait Arena have a short life shelf ?
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    Advion Ant Bait Arenas have a shelf life of about one year after the bag has been opened.
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    28 of 31 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Sandra from Bremerton
    01/25/2014
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    What is the shelf life of the Advion Ant Bait Arena?
    I bought a bag of the Ant baits last summer. They worked great then. Now, I set some out for new ants coming in and the ants don't even notice them. How accurate is the shelf life information? I would like to know if I just need a fresh batch of Advion Bait traps or try something else for these ants. Thanks
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    Advion Ant Bait Arenas typically have a shelf life of 6-12 months after being opened. However, baits have food grade ingredients that will go stale which makes the bait less attractive to insects, so for optimal acceptance baits should be used within 6 months of opening.
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    23 of 23 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by James from Waretown, New Jersey
    07/13/2012
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    Are the Advion Ant Bait Arenas dangerous to pets and children if they touch them?
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    The actual bait is contained inside the center of the Advion Ant Bait Arena so just touching the exterior of the arena will not be harmful. We do still recommend placing the stations in areas that are not readily accessible by pets and children.
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    22 of 36 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Margaret from Knoxville, Tn
    05/14/2018
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    Do I just put the Advion Ant Bait Arenas down, or do I need to puncture a hole to activate them?
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    You do not need to puncture any holes in order to use the Advion Ant Bait Arenas. You just place them in areas where there is ant activity.

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    19 of 19 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Brian from Tempe
    11/12/2014
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    Advion Bait Arena vs. Advance 360a vs. Maxforce Ant Bait Station
    Which of these three products provides the most flexibility combined with effectiveness for helping to eliminate ants? What are the major differences between the 3.
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    All 3 will offer comparable results really, the only real difference is in the active ingredients.  They are all stations so are convenient to use.  The Advance 360A Dual Choice Ant Bait Station contains two different bait matrixes to ensure efficacy among both carbohydrate and protein feeding ants so would be better than just using the Advion Ant Bait Arena or the MaxForce Ant Bait Stations as they are only protein based.  Ants nutritional needs change on a daily basis so it is best to provide both types of bait to ensure they will go for one of the other.
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    17 of 17 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by G from Corpus Christi,texas
    05/18/2013
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    Does it kill red ants
    Need product to kill 2large areas of red ants
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    Advion Ant Bait Arena will treat all typed of ants except for carpenter ants. You may also want to check out Advance 375A. Advance 375 is a terrific granular ant bait labeled for all types of ants including red ants.
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    11 of 11 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Elissa from Lindenhurst,ny
    03/27/2015
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    Can I use the gel alone without the trap.
    I have ants all around my kitchen. On my counters, floor, at one time on the refridgerator.
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    We do carry Advion Ant Bait Gel that has the same active ingredient as the Advion Ant Bait Arena. There is less of the active ingredient in the gel, but it will still accomplish the job of eliminating ants.
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  • Asked by Ken
    09/17/2010
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    How do the Advion Ant Bait Arenas work in the yard with the sprinklers going on daily?
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    Although the Advion Ant Bait Arenas can be used both indoors and outdoors, you would want to be careful to place them outdoors where they would not be in direct contact with large amounts of water from the sprinklers. Typically, the stations should be place immediately around the structure and close to the foundation. Try to place the stations where they would not come into much contact with water.  Since the stations are small, they can easily be placed behind downspouts, under rocks, under ground cover like pine straw and mulch, etc. where water will not fall directly on them.
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  • Asked by Joy from Honolulu
    04/08/2016
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    How do I bait ants when I am having trouble finding their trail or origins?
    I have a few sugar ants on my study table. Can't find a trail or their origins.
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    To bait your study table for Sugar ants, you can use the Advion Ant bait Arenas.  This product comes with a convenient adhesive that you can stick in hard to treat areas on or around your study table. Please see our Ant Inspection Guide for more tips about how to locate where ants are traveling and/or entering the home.

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    5 of 5 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Terri from Lake Forest, Ca
    02/24/2018
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    What should I do if my dog chewed up some of Advion Ant Bait Arena?
    Should I take dog to the Veterinary? Can you tell me what symptoms my dog may experience after chewing up the product?Tthank you
    A

    Unfortunately, we don't have a list of symptoms your dog may experience after ingesting Advion Ant Bait Arena. We recommend to contact your veterinarian and have a copy of the SDS on hand.

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    4 of 6 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Tawny from Irving, Tx
    06/03/2019
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    Can you place Advion Ant Bait Arenas near food in a pantry?
    All the food I have in the pantry is sealed and safe from getting the ant bait in it but can I place them in the same pantry as my canned food?
    A

    Advion Ant Bait Arena should be placed in areas where you see ant activity.  This can be the pantry and there is nothing harmful that is released to affect food so it is safe to use there.

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  • Asked by A from South Bend Indiana
    08/08/2018
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    What is the difference between the Advion Ant Bait Arena and the Advion Ant Bait Gel when treating for Carpenter Ants?
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    The only difference between the Advion Ant Bait Arena and the Advion Ant Bait Gel is the bait matrix that attracts the ants to the bait gel. 

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  • Asked by Peggy from Santa Fe, New Mexico
    07/25/2019
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    If the ants keep changing locations, where should I put the Advion Ant Bait Arenas?
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    You can place Advion Ant Bait Arenas anywhere you see ants trailing or expect to see them. If you see that ants are not attracted to these stations, then the ants may be looking for carbohydrates instead of protein, in which case you would need to use a gel bait as well, such as Advion Ant Bait Gel.

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  • Asked by Lauren
    11/20/2020
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    How to remove cap from Advion Ant Bait Arena?
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    The Advion Ant Bait Arena do not open, they are ready to be placed as they are when you remove them from the bag.

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  • Asked by Charlotte from San Diego, Ca
    12/21/2020
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    The ants came back after a week of silence using Advion Ant Bait Arena.
    Is this normal or did I do something wrong?
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    Are the ants still going to the stations? If the ants are not  attracted to these stations, then the ants may be looking for carbohydrates instead of protein, in which case you would need to use a gel bait as well, such as Advion Ant Bait Gel. Please see our how to guide here for more tips and info on how to treat and prevent these pests. 

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  • Asked by Jim from Portland, Or
    02/05/2021
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    Are Advion Ant Bait Arena effective against tiny sugar ants?
    The ledge seems a bit high for the tiny sugar ants, who at this moment are zooming on by the bait arenas, placed on horizontal and vertical surfaces with the label side in.
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    Yes, Advion Ant Bait Arenas are labeled for sugar ants and is a great protein/fat based bait. Please see our Ant Inspection Guide for more tips about how to locate where ants are traveling and/or entering the home.

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  • Asked by Chuck from Minneapolis, Mn
    02/28/2021
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    Can the Advion Ant Bait Arena be frozen to extend shelf life
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    No, you do not want to let Advion Ant Bait Arena freeze as that will ruin the product. 
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  • Asked by C. from Or
    04/28/2021
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    How long are the Advion Ant Bait Arenas effective?
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    Advion Ant Bait Arenas have a shelf life of about one year after the bag has been opened. You should inspect the arenas periodically and replace as needed or every 2 to 3 months. You can apply to vertical surfaces using 1-4 ant bait arenas where ants are observed is adequate to control normal ant infestations (heavier activity may require additional arenas). 
     

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