Advion Ant Bait Gel - Questions & Answers

The Advion Roach Bait Gel and the Advion Ant Bait Gel both have the same active ingredient but the inert ingredients are different and are designed to attract either roaches or ants only. They would not be interchangeable for either pest.

There could be a couple of different reasons why the Advion Ant bait may not seem like its working for you. If they are going to it a little but you are still seeing activity of ants, it is likely because the product has not been down long enough for an entire colony to be eliminated. It can take at least a month if not longer for you to see an ant colony diminish or be gone from your home completely. If you aren't sure where the ants are coming from there could be multiple colonies or satellite colonies that are utilizing items in your home including the bait as a food source to sustain themselves which will take longer for the whole population of ants to be eliminated.

Another possibility is if you are only using a bait gel (which is a sugar based bait) and the ants are looking for a protein right now (which is normally a granular bait like Advance 375A) then they will pass by that gel all day long if that is not the nutrient they need. Now their nutritional needs for the colony to grow can change on a day to day or week to week basis. This is why we normally recommend putting down both a sugar and a protein bait at the same time to accomodate any needs the ants have and want. We go over this and other recommendations and tips in our Ant Control Guide.

If for any reason the ants dont go to a gel or a granular bait then you would need to get the type of ant you have ID'd. There are certain types of ants that do not readily accept baits because they make their own food. We recommend that you get the small ants identified to see if this may be your problem. You can contact an entomologist through your local cooperative extension office to get an insect identification. If you do have a species of ant that doesn't accept bait you can always use a product such as Termidor SC. Termidor SC is a non-repellent product that is picked up on the fine hairs of an ants body and then inadvertently spread through the ant colony by normal social interaction. Most people notice that the entire ant infestation is gone in 1-3 weeks. The only downside to Termidor SC is that it is an outdoor only product. If you need to treat indoors you can use Phantom. Phantom is a lot like the Termidor but it does take a little bit longer to see results and it can be used indoors.

Ant bait gel such as Advion Ant Bait Gel will be most attractive for about the first 2 weeks, but up to one month. You should reapply gel as long as you see ants in the area that are consuming the bait. Older bait still has active ingredient that works, but the food attractants will begin to get stale and less attractive over time.

Ants generally look for either a sugar or a protein food source. Advion Ant Bait Gel is a sugar. We always recommend using something like Advance 375A Select Granular Bait in conjunction with the sugar bait. This will take care of both of their food sources. Please check out our Ant Guide as well for tips on how to prevent and treat for ants.

Advion Ant Bait Gel is labeled for all major species of ants including: Argentine, Big Headed, Carpenter, Cornfield, Crazy, Field, Ghost, Harvester, Honey, Little Black, Odorous House, Pavement, Pharaoh, Pyramid, Red Imported Fire Ant, Rover, Thief and White Footed.  

We wouldn't necessarily recommend using a second bait if the ants are actually eating the bait. Not because they would cross contaminate each other but because they will have pretty much the same effect as one another. Instead you may want to consider using a product such as Phantom Aerosol. Phantom is a non-repellent insecticide that has a delayed reaction which allows ants time to get back to the colony and spread the product. In essence, the ants will not be able to tell that the product is in place and they will pick it up on the fine hairs all over their body and inadvertently carry it back to the colony where over a course of a few days it will knock out the entire colony. Phantom works really well because you don't have to worry about whether the ants will all take the bait, they just need to walk over the treated areas. Phantom should be applied around baseboards, door frames, window frames and places where utilities (cables, pipes and wires) enter through the wall as these are the most likely places for the ants to enter/exit.

We recommend using our outdoor Ant Kit. The Outdoor Ant Bait kit comes with 4x Antopia ant Bait Stations and 2 x quarts of Gourmet Liquid Ant Bait . Ants will enter the stations, consume the bait and because of the delayed kill, will take it back to the ant colonies to share with the other ants. Placing the bait in the Antopia Ant Bait Stations will help keep it fresh, protect from non-target animals and also stop rain from washing it away. The Antopia Ant Bait Stations should be placed about 50 ft apart. You can also supplement the treatment by applying a protein bait such as Advance 375A Ant Bait Granules in your yard to help eliminate any ants that do not accept carbohydrate baits like the Gourmet Liquid Ant Bait.

You can replace Advion Ant Bait Gel a minimum of two weeks from initial applicaiotn (cleaning up previous Advion Ant bait placements and making sure dry).Please read our article How to Get Rid of Ants to learn more about how to plan a successful ant control program.

To remove old Advion Gel you can first try hot soapy water. If that does not work vegetable oil takes it right up.

If the Advion Ant Bait Gel is gone, it is likely that it was consumed by the ants.  If you are still seeing ants in the area, you should reapply and continue to make the bait available until you are no longer seeing activity. 

REL on Advion Ant Bait Gel means the day it was made.

Yes. Each order of Advion Ant Bait Gel comes with one plunger at no additional cost to dispense the gel from the tubes.

Yes, Advion Ant Bait Gel is safe to use in a child's bedroom as it poses no harm when it is applied as directed. You should place the gel directly into the cracks and crevices near the areas where you are seeing activity so the children will not have access to the gel. 

 

Advion Ant Bait Gel should be placed in areas where there is ant activity. You may not see them die (and this is normal) or where they go (unless a trailing site is visible). The bait should be replenished every couple of weeks (cleaning up previous bait placements/dead ants). You will see a decline in the amount of ants over time if they are accepting the bait and sharing it among one another. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Ants for a successful program.

Advion Ant Bait Gel should be used within one year from the date of purchase if stored at room temperature away from extreme hot or cold.

The Advion Ant Bait is very attractive to ants and offer a delayed reaction which allows the ants to get back to their colony and spread the bait. There could be a couple of different reasons why the Advion Ant bait may seem like its working for you with a heavier infestation than before. If they are going to it a little but you are still seeing activity of ants, it is likely because the product has not been down long enough for an entire colony to be eliminated. It can take at least a month if not longer for you to see an ant colony diminish or be gone from your home completely. If you aren't sure where the ants are coming from there could be multiple colonies or satellite colonies that are utilizing items in your home including the bait as a food source to sustain themselves which will take longer for the whole population of ants to be eliminated.

You should check Advion Roach bait spots about once every couple of days at first to get a good idea of how quickly they are consuming what you have put out. If consumption seems slow and the infestation is light to moderate, you can probably go about 2 weeks between check in. If the bait becomes covered in a light layer of the normal household dust that falls, or if it becomes extremely hard and dry, wipe up the old bait and replace with new. Each bait placement should be no larger than the size of a green pea.

Yes, Advion Ant Bait Gel can separate and should be shaken prior to application. If the bait appears discolored or you have other concerns, please call us at 866-581-7378.

The Advion Ant Bait Gel should not harm the finishes on the painted window trim or the hardwood floors. Typically, if the surface is tolerable of wateror moisture in the smallest amount, it won't be harmed by the Advion Ant Bait Gel.

The information you have described is the manufacturing date that the Advion Ant Bait Gel was made. When stored at room temperature the average shelf life of an insecticide bait is 3 years unopened and up to 1 year once opened for use.