Does this bait have a shelf life? I saved the tube I bought a year ago and it doesn't seem to be attracting the ants at all.
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I'm going to assume no. I used the original gel the following summer and it worked and got rid of the ants just as well the first time.
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The contents of my first tube became thick after about a year and didn't seem to work. I purchased another tube and it worked great. It does seem to dry up after a while. R. MacMahon
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It doesn't always look like it is attracting ants. They are supposed to carry it back to their nest. And it sometimes seems they are gone and then they are back. So it often takes more than one dose. Be patient and see what happens. I don't know about the shelf life but I would doubt it is bad after a year.
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I had ants inside and sprayed outside and they went away. As long as it doesn't pour down the day you put it down it shouldn't matter. Reapply every 3 months.
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No, it is not filled with bait. The bait is sold separately & is a liquid. You fill the unit on a as need basis so that it won't evaporate/loose bait.
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I had to feed the ants for almost a month, it can get quite expensive but still just a fraction of what an exterminator would charge, it's been about a month now since i've seen any ants at all....If you have patience, it's great! They keep feeding and taking it back to the colony until there all gone, they love this stuff!
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Most likely to much bait. I was doing that at first. I took a butter knife and just got a dab on the tip of the knife and put it on the rim of the bait hole. Make them have to go all the way to the hole. They have strong smell. They will go for it. Hope it works!
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I'm sorry I'm already on my second tube and threw out the boxes. I'm sure Amazon wouldn't sell it if it's expiring and if they do then you email them telling them is faulty and they'll pay to ship it back. I hope this helps! Debby
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I had the same problem, but I left it alone and after a couple of days the ants were gone. I wrote a negative review based on first impression, and I feel bad about that. Good luck.
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I have not seen ants attracted to it at all. It works great on killing nutsedge though-Follow the Dirt Doctors recommendations.
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This worked fantastically for me when I had a black ant (sugar) problem. I placed mine near what I thought was the source and within a day or two they were all gone. Try leaving it be and don't move/check it. I don't believe this works with red ants if that's what you have.
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Did you clip the end of the plastic container where the instructions indicate it should be cut? Did you place it close to a known ant trail? If you did those things, then ants should be visiting the container and taking poison home to the queen and her pupa...which will severely reduce ant numbers near your home. It works very well so long as the liquid is not spilled out, and so long as the container is in a sheltered area where rain cannot get to it. I hope this helps. :-)
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I didn't see any dead ants around. I think they brought the poison back to their formicary and killed the ants there. I put this in my apt for a week and the number of ants decrease remarkably. But I'm not sure whether the ants will come back later or not. It needs further observe to say it works well to kill all ants.
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The times I've used it, I drop about 3-4 beads of gel in/around where I see the ants. They swarm to the gel (which is pretty gross). I reapply once/day for about 4 days. By day 5, the ants are gone. I've used this stuff the past two springs when ants want to check out my home looking for food and even a few times at work. Hasn't failed me yet.
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No, mine peeled very easily. Is there an expiration date on the trap? (I didn't check mine.) Almost sounds like it was stored in the heat or something.
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i dont think there is a shelf life. but to keep it fresh maybe spray it with a bit of water now and then. i have sooo many earthworms now thanks to these castings!! :)
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We've had them in the kitchen with no problem, and my parents keep one on the counter next to the sink. So far, no-one's died but the ant invaders. So long as you don't dump the liquid bait all over the place and then eat it, I think you're fine.
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Agreed, occasionally ants get my bait. I clean the area scrupulously of debris and replace the bait. Also, make sure that the bait isn't propping the trip lever open. If I use too large a piece of Snickers (my mice's favorite) the trip lever won't move properly.
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First of all I purchased my advion ant poison I believe over a year ago, ( this product is great ). It's very possible that the design of the application tube has been modified since then. My tip is a metal tube embodied in a plastic connection. The poison tube end embodies a female threaded connector which allows for screwing the applicator tip into the tube end by turning it clockwise into the tube containing the poison. If the tube design hasn't been change this should be helpful. You will love this product when you start using it!!! Hope this helps you. John