--- product_id: 1849301 title: "BASF Advance Carpenter Ant Bait Granules, Ready to Use Indoor or Outdoor, Attracts, Kills and Controls Ants, 8 oz" brand: "basf" price: "€ 55.92" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Basf" url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1849301-basf-advance-carpenter-ant-bait-granules-ready-to-use-indoor store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Indoor & outdoor versatile use Targets 12+ ant species effectively 0.011% Abamectin active ingredient BASF Advance Carpenter Ant Bait Granules, Ready to Use Indoor or Outdoor, Attracts, Kills and Controls Ants, 8 oz **Brand:** basf **Price:** € 55.92 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🐜 Outsmart ants before they outsmart you! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** BASF Advance Carpenter Ant Bait Granules, Ready to Use Indoor or Outdoor, Attracts, Kills and Controls Ants, 8 oz by basf - **How much does it cost?** € 55.92 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1849301-basf-advance-carpenter-ant-bait-granules-ready-to-use-indoor) ## Best For - basf enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted basf brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Trusted BASF Quality:** Backed by a top-tier brand with proven results and a #247 rank in pest control traps. - β€’ **Delayed-Action Formula:** Allows ants to carry bait back to nests before dying, ensuring deep colony impact. - β€’ **Colony-Wide Eradication:** Leverages ants' social food sharing to eliminate entire colonies, not just surface pests. - β€’ **Dual-Environment Flexibility:** Safe and effective for both indoor and outdoor applications, protecting your whole property. - β€’ **Precision-Formulated Granules:** Larger grit size ensures easy pickup by multiple ant species for maximum bait uptake. ## Overview BASF Advance Carpenter Ant Bait Granules deliver a potent 0.011% Abamectin formula designed to exploit carpenter ants' social feeding habits, ensuring colony-wide elimination. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, these ready-to-use granules attract and kill over a dozen common ant species with a delayed-action mechanism that guarantees the bait reaches the nest. Trusted by professionals and ranked among top pest control solutions, this 8 oz bait is your strategic weapon against persistent ant invasions. ## Description PestControlPross is an independent company and distributor of pest control products. Pest Control Pros can not or the safety of the products listed on our website as this solely lies with the manufacturer of the product Review: Be patient - This stuff really works! - I usually do not write reviews unless I feel a product is really worthy or useful for a problem others may be having. What began as a few carpenter ants here and there became a creepy crawly, really annoying issue right on cue with the arrival of Spring. They would pop up in the most random places in the house on both floors. Knowing they are usually active at night made this problem even more cringeworthy, and although I hated the thought of killing an entire colony of creatures I was not willing to have this infestation. The key to effectively using this is patience and knowing that the bigger the problem the longer it may take. You absolutely need to resist the temptation to stop them where you find them and instead use them to help work the problem out for you. We used an opportunity of being away for a long weekend in mid-March (with the pets) to set out bait stations all over the place. These bait stations consisted of folded 6x6 inch pieces of cooking parchment paper (folded to be a little thicker) that we initially put piles of BASF Advance granules on (no need to purchase fancy bait stations). When we came home we found one station active, so we zeroed in on that area and baby-gated it so the dogs could not get near it. I added two more areas of parchment paper with bait piles (a couple of tablespoons) in line with the trails they were following and for about two nights in a row the piles of bait were reduced to nothing by the morning. When I noticed the granules were no longer being moved, I removed the paper with the granules and placed a pool of the MaxForce Fleet Gel on new parchment paper in the same area. For about 4 days/nights in a row it was a feeding frenzy. (I read more than I would ever want to about these creatures and the granules are the protein and the gel is the sweets they vacillate between craving.) I wasn't noticing any reduction in the number of ants coming and going around sunset (when they really come out) and I was so frustrated that they were still so active and kept appearing all over the house despite the bait being taken for nearly a week. But we kept at it. About Day 9 we started noticing a few dead ants here and there and some in the process of dying. The numbers started reducing until we only found about 4 or 5 live ones a day (instead of 4 or 5 every half hour) in really random areas. I was beginning to think there was a satellite nest. By the time week two rolled around (I kept the gel out and freshened it every other night), we went our first day without finding any ants - living or dead - and have been completely carpenter ant free since (about 2 weeks). I kept the bait available until I was 5 days ant free, just in case. We will now do the outdoor house perimeter preventative measure each fall and spring and if another is seen inside next spring for some reason I know my plan of attack. Lessons learned: 1) I would probably put both bait types out from the start on separate pieces of paper since you never know when they will prefer the one over the other (we lucked out by guessing what cycle they were in correctly). 2) Even though this is expensive, I was glad I used it liberally. No point in saving it when the goal it to get rid of the problem altogether. They "ate" what we put out and the evening dinner crowd consisted of dozens eating at any one time. 3) I will probably triple fold the pieces of paper next time, only for the fact that the gel hardens and in one area it seeped through and it took a little bit of scrubbing to get it off the floor. 4) I erred on the side of caution and Clorox wiped the bait station areas once the ants were gone (not before - you do not want to ruin the pheromone trail to the bait area they are making), just in case any bait debris was left and the dogs wanted to check out the area when the baby gate was removed. If the problem returns, I will update this review. Review: Does what it says it does, and fast! - I have a dozen or so commercial strength insecticides that I rotate using throughout the year; however, none of them phase carpenter ants. I used about 1/2 tsp right on their trail, and the next day no signs of carpenter ants. It also works well on your average outdoor ants. Full disclosure, I haven’t verified the efficacy of the product on fire ants yet, but will update my review once I have. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone dealing with a stubborn carpenter ant problem. ## Features - Excellent Carpenter Ant Control: As social insects, ants live in colonies; Uses the social behavior of ants, specifically food sharing, to eliminate the entire colony; Multiple application types; Use indoors or outdoors - Highly Effective: Active ingredient Abamectin 0.011%; Delayed action allows ants to make the trip between the bait and the colony, resulting in desired food sharing; Contains larger grit sizes that can be picked up and taken by many species of ants - Kills Listed Ants: Including many common varieties of household ants such as Acrobat Argentine, Bigheaded, Carpenter, Crazy, Field, Fire, Harvester, Little Black, Odorous house, Pavement, Pharaoh, and Thief Ants - Read, understand and follow label safety and application instructions; Hazardous to humans and domestic animals; Toxic to fish and wildlife; State restrictions may apply; 8 oz size ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00461HCLO | | Active Ingredients | Abamectin 0.011% | | Best Sellers Rank | #9,413 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #328 in Pest Control Traps | | Brand | BASF | | Brand Name | BASF | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,986 Reviews | | Included Components | 1 Bottle | | Item Form | Granules | | Item Type Name | BASF 396153 Advance Granular Carpenter Bait, 8oz | | Liquid Volume | 8 Fluid Ounces | | Manufacturer | BASF | | Model Number | LEPAC9946 | | Part Number | 10057 | | Target Species | Ants | | UPC | 804338119652 | ## Product Details - **Active Ingredients:** Abamectin 0.011% - **Brand:** BASF - **Item Form:** Granules - **Item Weight:** 10.5 Ounces - **Liquid Volume:** 8 Fluid Ounces ## Images ![BASF Advance Carpenter Ant Bait Granules, Ready to Use Indoor or Outdoor, Attracts, Kills and Controls Ants, 8 oz - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61sfJowAyLL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is this a sweet bait? Protein? Fat? All 3?** A: 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. **Q: what is the shelf life of this product?** A: 3 to 5 years if stored properly **Q: 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?** A: 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! **Q: I have the colony under the kitchen cabinet on top of the refrigerator where do I apply the bait? I am desperate** A: 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!! ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Be patient - This stuff really works! *by O***N on April 11, 2023* I usually do not write reviews unless I feel a product is really worthy or useful for a problem others may be having. What began as a few carpenter ants here and there became a creepy crawly, really annoying issue right on cue with the arrival of Spring. They would pop up in the most random places in the house on both floors. Knowing they are usually active at night made this problem even more cringeworthy, and although I hated the thought of killing an entire colony of creatures I was not willing to have this infestation. The key to effectively using this is patience and knowing that the bigger the problem the longer it may take. You absolutely need to resist the temptation to stop them where you find them and instead use them to help work the problem out for you. We used an opportunity of being away for a long weekend in mid-March (with the pets) to set out bait stations all over the place. These bait stations consisted of folded 6x6 inch pieces of cooking parchment paper (folded to be a little thicker) that we initially put piles of BASF Advance granules on (no need to purchase fancy bait stations). When we came home we found one station active, so we zeroed in on that area and baby-gated it so the dogs could not get near it. I added two more areas of parchment paper with bait piles (a couple of tablespoons) in line with the trails they were following and for about two nights in a row the piles of bait were reduced to nothing by the morning. When I noticed the granules were no longer being moved, I removed the paper with the granules and placed a pool of the MaxForce Fleet Gel on new parchment paper in the same area. For about 4 days/nights in a row it was a feeding frenzy. (I read more than I would ever want to about these creatures and the granules are the protein and the gel is the sweets they vacillate between craving.) I wasn't noticing any reduction in the number of ants coming and going around sunset (when they really come out) and I was so frustrated that they were still so active and kept appearing all over the house despite the bait being taken for nearly a week. But we kept at it. About Day 9 we started noticing a few dead ants here and there and some in the process of dying. The numbers started reducing until we only found about 4 or 5 live ones a day (instead of 4 or 5 every half hour) in really random areas. I was beginning to think there was a satellite nest. By the time week two rolled around (I kept the gel out and freshened it every other night), we went our first day without finding any ants - living or dead - and have been completely carpenter ant free since (about 2 weeks). I kept the bait available until I was 5 days ant free, just in case. We will now do the outdoor house perimeter preventative measure each fall and spring and if another is seen inside next spring for some reason I know my plan of attack. Lessons learned: 1) I would probably put both bait types out from the start on separate pieces of paper since you never know when they will prefer the one over the other (we lucked out by guessing what cycle they were in correctly). 2) Even though this is expensive, I was glad I used it liberally. No point in saving it when the goal it to get rid of the problem altogether. They "ate" what we put out and the evening dinner crowd consisted of dozens eating at any one time. 3) I will probably triple fold the pieces of paper next time, only for the fact that the gel hardens and in one area it seeped through and it took a little bit of scrubbing to get it off the floor. 4) I erred on the side of caution and Clorox wiped the bait station areas once the ants were gone (not before - you do not want to ruin the pheromone trail to the bait area they are making), just in case any bait debris was left and the dogs wanted to check out the area when the baby gate was removed. If the problem returns, I will update this review. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does what it says it does, and fast! *by O***Y on October 25, 2025* I have a dozen or so commercial strength insecticides that I rotate using throughout the year; however, none of them phase carpenter ants. I used about 1/2 tsp right on their trail, and the next day no signs of carpenter ants. It also works well on your average outdoor ants. Full disclosure, I haven’t verified the efficacy of the product on fire ants yet, but will update my review once I have. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone dealing with a stubborn carpenter ant problem. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Carpenter Ants *by L***A on July 21, 2025* Worked wonderful inside my house to help the carpenter ants take the bait back to their colony. It does take a little time, but it worked. You may also need an exterior and interior spray a week or two later. Don’t wait to get them out of your house as they can do a lot of damage to the structure of your home. ## Frequently Bought Together - BASF Advance Carpenter Ant Bait Granules, Ready to Use Indoor or Outdoor, Attracts and Controls Ants, 8 oz - Maxforce Fleet Ant Bait Gel - Box (4 X 27 gr.) - TERRO Ant Killer Bait Stations T300B - Liquid Bait to Eliminate Ants - 12 Count Stations for Effective Indoor Ant Control --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1849301-basf-advance-carpenter-ant-bait-granules-ready-to-use-indoor](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1849301-basf-advance-carpenter-ant-bait-granules-ready-to-use-indoor) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-06-08*