Do I have to buy ants or can I just get them from my yard?
1725807
I believe there are instructions for choosing the right type of ant from your yard, but it also comes with a coupon to have the right type of ants shipped to you.
1725808
If I remember correctly the guide that comes with it says you can collect them yourself or order them, I Ordered harvester ants they are quite large and interesting to watch, ( This was purchased as a gift for my nephew).
1902240
My sister in law ordered them I think from the place they recommended in the ant farm box...they only ship them in warmer weather so you may have to wait until March or so so get them if you live in a colder climate
1418788
There is Supposed to be a voucher to get a set of ants sent, but ours arrived with no voucher in the box :( So, even though even the box says "voucher inside" there is a chance you will still have to buy some ants somewhere else.
1583398
I'm not sure about that. I haven't had much problem with ants, though. Wish I could give you more information.
817022
The ants are extra (not very much though), and if it were me, I'd order them when I ordered the ant farm so they arrive at approx the same time.
1753970
The Uncle Milton ant farm I bought, the ants live in the sand. I also saw ant farms that were gel, but I wanted the old fashion sand one.
817020
We didn't have to pay extra for the ants. A coupon came with the ant habitat for a free vial of ants, approximately 30 ants. We faxed in the order form and the ants arrived in about 4 days.
237337
Depending on the size of the ant mound (their colony) it can take a couple of days. They need to take it home and share it with the zillions of ants down in the ground, especially the queen ant. BE PATIENT and keep feeding them fresh gel. If it dries out they can't eat it. Other than digging out the colony, and finding the EGGS and queen and destroying them all by hand using bait is the only way I know of riding them. And this is simply the BEST bait I've ever found.
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I followed the directions and have treated1.7 acres. One in may of 2011 and again in may 2013. Yes i didnt need it in 2012. I havent had one ant in my yard since may 2011. Just follow the directions and wear long sleeves, long pants and face protection. Works like a champ.
1929458
You can't get a refill of the gel but when the old ants die you can rinse out the tunnels with water and get new ants. They won't be as active as the first ants because there isn't as much work to be done.
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Sorry I don't know what kind ants I have. I applied 6 products before I gave up the house and move out- just kiddingCan not believe I've lived without ants inside few ants outside of house last 8 weeks; few are back in now and time to treat them again.The Trio working: Ortho Max Lawn INSCT KLR Granular- at HomedepotAMDRO ANT BLOCK- at LowesCombat Ant gel (interior) - at Homedepot
676450
No. This product is meant to be used outdoors. Fire Ants do not normally move inside. Ants found in homes are usually much less hurtful than fire ants. They can be controlled by the product offered in big box stores in tiny bottles. Pest control in tiny brown bottles. They are really very inexpensive.
1701914
I used it outside. I only left it there for a short time (few hours maybe) as it was my son's party and I didn't want to have poison lying around. Never saw the ants again.
18829
There are lots of websites that sell the live ants. You can use antsalive.com or sciencekits.com as a good starting point. They're between $4 - $5 including shipping. If you're feeling really frugal, you can search for coupon codes for those sites, and sometimes you'll save 10% or so.
1701912
Yes, I have used them outside under my window, and the ants come flocking! It depends on how big your collenys are you may need to use a few.
1701909
I did not use them outside, however I would not hesitate if the weather is dry. The ant response was immediate, so one or two good weather days and the ants will probably be gone. Good Luck
478908
If you have an old ant trap, just squirt a little in there, or a plastic tube of some sort. I usually just squirt a little around on the ground, where I see the ant trail which is up by my house. I find that this product is pretty safe around kids and animals. I have cats, dogs and grandchildren who are outside all the time. This ant bait is like gold, very little can,go along way. You'll see the ants swarming to the bait, but leave them alone. You want them to be able to take it back to their nest to kill them. Within a day or two they will be dead and gone.