Baiting Procedures for Foraging Ants and Ants in Recessed Areas
Apply Carpenter Ant Baits after inspecting their trails.These ant baits are designed to attract Carpenter Ants. The foraging Carpenter Ants pick up the bait and share it with the entire colony, killing it.
Notes:
Do not to put repellent insecticides,
liquid or granulated, in the same area as baits. Repellent insecticides repel the insects away from the baits, rendering the baits useless. Use only non-repellent insecticides in the same area as baits.
It is important to remove other competing food sources
(such as crumbs and pet food) that could interfere
with the Ants taking the bait.
1. A good treatment choice is to bait both inside and the
grounds outside with baits such as:
Advance 375A Ant Bait
Maxforce
Carpenter Ant Bait Gel
Both of these baits are designed to allow foraging workers to take
the bait to the queen in the nest, eliminating the colony/colonies, thereby preventing
future outdoor populations from coming inside.
Both of these baits work well on
Carpenter Ants and resist the elements, making them hardy choices for outside baiting.
Carpenter Ants feed on sweet foods during certain cycles, and at other times feed
on protein foods.
The Maxforce Carpenter Ant Bait Gel contains honeydew, one of the major sweet-based
food sources for these Ants.
The Advance 375 A Ant Bait is a protein-based food for the Ant's protein needs.
Use both baits for a complete
balance of the Ant's dietary needs.
We carry a special kit with both products plus Taurus SC, a non-repellent insecticide that does not interfere with the efficiency of the baits. In addition, Taurus SC controls a wide variety of insects including Termites, Spiders, Roaches, Centipedes, Millipedes, Ticks, and many more.
Carpenter Ant Kit made up of Taurus SC and Carpenter Ant baits at a reduced cost.
Feel free to call us for further information or help.
Spraying Procedures for Foraging Carpenter Ants
At times you will have foraging Ants that come
inside,
forage for food,
and then return to their outdoor nests.
You can block these foraging Ants using a
perimeter treatment with a non-repellent residual insecticide such as Taurus SC. Taurus SC also controls a wide variety of insects including Termites, Spiders, Roaches, Centipedes, Millipedes, Ticks, and many more.
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Taurus SC
Apply Taurus SC spray every 2–3 months for continuous protection. Spray around the foundation
of the structure, from the soil line to 2–3 feet up the wall, as well as around the ground-floor
doors and windows.
Taurus SC is the
preferred choice is because it is a non repellent insecticide. The Ants can't detect it, so they don't avoid it, tracking it back to the nest to kill the queen and larvae. This is particularly important when using Ant baits, because Taurus SC won't repel the Ants away from the bait. |
We carry a special kit with Taurus S, plus two Ant baits: Maxforce Carpenter Ant Bait Gel, a sweet-based
bait, and Advance 375 A Ant Bait to provide for the Ant's protein-based dietary needs.
Carpenter Ant kit made up of Taurus SC and Carpenter Ant baits at a reduced cost. |
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Feel free to call us for further information or help. |
Treating the Voids (Colonies Inside a Hollow Area)
Indoor nests (voids) are found in hollow doors,
window sills, behind
baseboards, or other natural hollow areas.
These are the areas that warrant
a complete inspection.
Indoor Carpenter Ant damage oftentimes
indicates water damage and wood decay. Making necessary repairs will help prevent re-infestation.
If you
suspect the nest is in a wall, drill and treat at
least 2–6 feet on either side
of where the Ants are entering in order to maximize the opportunity
to contact the
nest directly, so you can get the queen.
Note: Do not use liquid insecticide in a wall void.
Treat wall voids and other hidden spaces where Ants hide by carefully
drilling a series of small (1/8-inch) holes and dusting the area with a residual
insecticide dust such as D Fense Dust. You can also use an aerosol with a crack and crevice tip such as Alpine Aerosol or an aerosol that foams such as Alpine Ant & Termite Foam. Both these methods provide a long-term residual effect.
WARNING: Never use liquid
insecticides or metal tipped devices around any electrical outlets.
Once you locate the nest, treat the nest directly with an aerosol spray or foam, such as:
