Question 1

Is this a sweet bait? Protein? Fat? All 3?

Accepted Answer

Not a sweet bait. For that you would need the gel (comes in a tube applicator with plunger). The sweet gel needs only a drop here and there near the edge of their travel path and is very effective, if they are needing sweet. The granular works quite well when they need the protein/fat. It's a good idea to keep both on hand. The granular contains abemectin, which I have read is very low toxicity for people and animals.

Question 2

what is the shelf life of this product?

Accepted Answer

3 to 5 years if stored properly

Question 3

Barlett Tree service suggested this product to pour on the ground around a tree to kill carpenter ants in the tree. Do you think this would work?

Accepted Answer

It may help, if the ants take the bait. Apparently Carpenter ants are picky eaters, sometimes they will take this bait, but most times not. IMHO. Also, if this bait is left outside, it seems to spoil after one or 2 days. If it rains, it's ruined.  Tried this bait on my screened in porch and at first it seemed to be working. Couple nights pass and I noticed the ants were by passing the bait I had put out 2 nights before.  I added some 'fresh' bait away from the old and they did start to take it. So I started putting out fresh bait every nite. Then the ants just wouldn't take it anymore. I eventually found that nest and destroyed it. The porch ants are gone. I must have another nest somewhere because I will still see an occasional ant in my kitchen.Trimming a tree last week I noticed some carpenter in it. From what I have researched, I may try a product with fipronil in it. There are two products that supposedly work well, Termidor SC and Taurus SC. The instructions for both suggest spraying a barrier around the house and on the trunk of suspected trees. Good luck!

Question 4

I have the colony under the kitchen cabinet on top of the refrigerator where do I apply the bait? I am desperate

Accepted Answer

If the colony appears to be under the kitchen cabinet over the refrigerator, that means it's spreading out fairly rapidly through the wooden cabinets.  Not good news!!  Apply the bait liberally all over that cabinet and look for other areas in adjacent cabinets where you can see sawdust; that 'sawdust' is caused by carpenter ants, so put the bait near that source too.  The bait works fairly quickly -- just keep it away from where children and pets can eat it.  Good luck!!

Target Species	Insects
Item Form	Granules
Liquid Volume	8 Fluid Ounces
Item Weight	10.5 Ounces

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BASF Advance Carpenter Ant Bait Granules, Ready to Use Indoor or Outdoor, Attracts and Controls Ants, 8 oz

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