Customer Reviews for Maxforce FC Ant Bait Stations

From reading up about getting rid of Pharaoh ants, it seemed Maxforce was the way to go. I was rather disappointed when the ants were walking right by the stations I put in various places they concentrated. They were mostly drawn to any cat or dog food left out for more than 15 mins. - they would come from "out of the woodwork". Also, any cooking oils on the stove and oddly, toothpaste was their favorites! Talked to a couple of friends who are professional pest control techs and they advised cutting open the top of baits a little and mixing up some p-nut butter into the granules. That sure made a difference! I am now ant-free by all observations - hope they got to the queen!

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32 of 35 people found this review helpful

These contain a dense material that is just not attractive to the ants I have. Stated to be for protein-seeking ants, which I have. Usually on baits like these, if the ants won't take it, I can open the package and mix the bait with something that the ants go for, like cat food or peanut butter, and the combination will work. Not with these; this material just will not mix with anything else. Had to go to another bait entirely.

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5 of 5 people found this review helpful

using both the stations and the gel for sugar ants and the other type. although not seeing as many, we're still seeing them! saw a big black one and fear we've got carpenters.

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

The carpenter ants I had were not that interested in going in the traps. Someone suggested they be broken open and mixed with peanut butter. I broke them open and used honey. They were more interested and it started to kill them, but ultimately I needed an exterminator to finish them off with something more powerful.

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Put these out, and watched dozens of ants walk up to them and around them, but never enter.

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have had very good results with this product in the past. This year, however, ants are totally ignoring the bait stations. So, this year it has not been successful at all. I have a lot of confidence in Maxforce products, but this time of year may obviate their effectiveness.

  Expert response:
We are sorry to hear that you did not receive the results you expected! Please note that the bait is specific for ants that are currently foraging for protein foods. During some times of the year ants will only consume carbohydrates and will only eat liquid or gel bait which is likely why you did not see the same activity as you normally do. Please take a moment to review our ant guide to learn more about hot to implement an effective ant control program: http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/how-to-get-rid-of-ants-a-462.html

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The baits didn't work. It must have been the wrong kind of ants. I'll keep them for future use.

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0 of 1 people found this review helpful

The ants avoid the traps that were put in their path. I have used Terro syrup that you place on cards, and other branded ant traps (combat & raid) and the ants take the bait. For some reason they avoid the max force dc bait stations.

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