Got Ants? Who doesn’t.

It’s Ant Season!

We took the advice of an entomologist friend and defeated a major ant infestation! Our product of choice? Terro!

Terro Ant Bait is safe to use around pets and children. The ingredients are sweet food-based products similar to pancake syrup. The active ingredient is Borax, a natural mineral that is found in many consumer products. The bait attracts a lot of ants! The ants consume large quantities of the bait and then return to the nest, share it with the rest of the colony, including the queen, eventually eliminating the entire colony. After using Terro, initially you will see more ants as they are attracted to the sweet liquid. Once a forging worker ant has found a food source they drop what is called a 'trail pheromone' back to the nest, letting all the other worker ants know where a food supply has been found. This is why you initially see more ants. But within 24-48 hours after consumption, the Borax in the Terro will kill the ants.

You can find Terro at most major grocery stores in the area. (Not affiliated with TMG. Just wanted to use a good tip!)

Post by Joanne Vanderhoef
Marketing and Media Specialist

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