Bayer 79649886 Maxforce Complete Granular Insect Bait, 4lbs

Last summer I had good results keeping ants out of the house with the Max Force ant bait stations. So, this year I decided to go with this product and treat the entire perimeter. It seems to be working well; I haven't seen an any in the house for over a month and counting.One caveat: the way application is set up is very wasteful of the product, and at $73/jug this stuff isn't exactly cheap. It's a granular product, and the lid has two openings -- one for shaking through holes (like an over-sized salt-shaker), and the other for pouring. shaking would be the more economical way to apply this. Unfortunately, the way the lid is attached, the shaker holes are at the top, making them impossible to use without loosening the cap -- which then falls off and dumps product everywhere.I ended up using the "pour" side of the lid, which did face downward -- but ultimately I ended up applying a lot more than I probably needed.It does wipe out the ants, though. If they designed a better distribution lid for this, I would give this product five stars.ETA: October 30, 2023: This stuff works great. Kept my home ant-free for four months now. I'm anticipating that the fall rains will wash any residual product away, so I plan on re-applying in the spring.They still need to improve the application method, but even so, I highly recommend this product. My home has not been completely ant-free for this long, in years. Five stars for effectiveness.

This product has been proven to be highly effective in attracting and eliminating ants. Its granular form allows for easy application, specifically targeting areas where ants are most active. However, it should be noted that the granules tend to clump during humid weather conditions. To ensure a more straightforward application, please store it in a cool, dry place. If clumping does occur, it can be considered a minor inconvenience, and it does not affect the product's effectiveness in eradicating your particular variety of ants. This granular bait is a reliable and efficient solution for addressing ants on my property. The price may be higher than what you desire, but I assure you, the results are worth it, and a little goes a long way.

We have a very serious ant problem in my area. I've used those Terro boric acid gels (which used to work very well for us), but I think we must have one of those ant species that forms super colonies in the area now as the last time I used the gel, I went through 18 traps with no end in site before I gave up and sprayed the perimeter.I then found out about this bait after a bit of research. While still a poison (read the warnings, don't use around pets, etc.), it works fantastic. Whether it's acting as an actual bait like Terro (the ants take it home where it gets eaten and kills the colony) or it acts as a barrier because they don't like it I don't care - the only time I see an ant inside the bait perimeter is when I need to re-apply.

Terrific product idf you live in the tropics.Very effective on many different species of ants. I now sprinkle it about for regular maintenance. A shake in the trash can every time emptied especially effective it appears. A littgoes a long ways but wortevery dollar if you want to be ant-free

This works great. You do need to make sure you put enough down to kill the hill or they may not take it on a second or third application.

This product works well but it is very expensive.

I live on the edge of the woods and every summer I get ant mounds protruding into my yard. This granular bait is perfect! I sprinkle some around the mound, and not on it, and usually by the next day the mound is no longer active and it stays that way. The container is large enough that I don't run out quickly and it keeps me out of contact with the actual bait for my safety. A small price to pay to keep the ants at bay!

We live in Florida and have a lawn service. They use this on our lawn for the red ant mounds. Works GREAT. A little pricy although you get what you pay for. Works well.