Maxforce FC Ant Bait Stations would not hold up outside in the rain very well. We would recommend using Ant No More Bait Stations or the InTice Border Patrol System that would stake into to ground and be protected from weather. These stations allow you to use liquid ant bait, gel bait or granule bait.
Yes, the Maxforce FC Ant Bait Stations states bait stations can be placed in cabinets, next to dishes, near sensitive equipment and other areas. You want to be sure that any food in the cabinets is properly sealed.
Which product is most successful will depend on the food source that the ants are seeking when you are baiting. Using a combination of products will help get the ant infestation under control much more quickly than using any one product alone. You should check the bait placements once a week and replenish as needed until ant activity has ceased. They are equally as effective if used as directed on the product label. For information on treatig ants, please read our article (includes videos) on How to Get Rid of Ants for a successful eradication program.
We recommend applying any professional ant bait gel in bait plate stations or the Maxforce FC Ant Bait Stations. Place in areas that are inaccessible to pets and children where the insect activity is located. For more helpful information on eradicating ants, please review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Ants.
Maxforce Ant Bait Stations are very effective for eradicating acrobat ants and it starts to kill them in just six hours, and tests show 90% population reductions in just four days. For more information on treating this ant species, please click on the article link below.
