Question 1

Does each bottle of Terro have an effective shelf life? Haven't had this bottle more than a year or two and yesterday they ignored it like the plague.

Accepted Answer

Once the clear liquid changes into a light yellow color it becomes less attractive to the ants and if dark brown they avoid it like poison.  I've tried to re-dilute it a little with purified water with some success, but as soon as I switch in a fresh bottle, the same ants that ignored the old stuff start eating the bait like crack.  So yes.. there is an effective shelf-life of 6 months to a year once opened, the better re-sealed it is after each use, the longer the shelf life.

Question 2

Does Terro Bait work against argetine ants?  Any success story to share?

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from the manufacturer website:   The most reliable way to eliminate an entire colony of Argentine ants is to use liquid ant baits. TERRO® liquid ant bait products provide fast-acting elimination of the colony. Once foraging worker ants find the ant bait, they will go back and share it with the rest of the nest. TERRO® offers ready-to-use indoor and outdoor versions of Liquid Ant Killer Baits.

Question 3

how long does it take to see less or no ants?

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This product will kill the ants that consume it within 24-48 hours.  Depending on the size of the colony, it may take several weeks to notice a decrease in ant activity.

Question 4

Is it pet friendly.

Accepted Answer

The active ingredient found in TERRO® liquid ant bait is a Borax. Borax has a low toxicity for people and animals, but ants are another story. When ants consume the Borax bait, it interferes with their digestive system and gradually kills them. This slow kill allows time for the worker ants to consume the bait and head back to the nest to share with the rest of the colony.But, as with any pesticide, it's important to read the included instructions for information on how to best store and apply the product around children and pets.

ASIN	B000NCUW1M
Active Ingredients	Sodium Tetraborate Decahydrate (Borax) 5.40%; Other Ingredients 94.60%
Best Sellers Rank	#51,663 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #300 in Pest Control Baits & Lures
Brand Name	Terro
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (7,608)
Global Trade Identification Number	00070923001002
Item Form	Liquid
Item Type Name	Outdoor
Item Weight	2.1 Ounces
Liquid Volume	1 Fluid Ounces
Manufacturer	Woodstream Corporation
Model Number	T100-12
Part Number	T200-12
Target Species	Ant
UPC	070923001002
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Warranty Description	Warranty

TERRO 1 oz Liquid Ant Killer - Attract and Kill Household Ants - Indoor Ant Killer - T100-12, Works Fast

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