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How long does it take for Terro Ant Dust to work?

How long does it take for Terro Ant Dust to work?

Allow the Ant Dust to take effect for three or four days.

Is Terro Ant Dust Toxic?

If you have an ant infestation in your home Terro products can bait and kill the ants. Although it is best to keep your pets away from the ant kill, the ingredients in Terro have a low toxicity and are unlikely to harm your pet.

Is Terro Ant Dust safe for humans?

Borax, the active ingredient in TERRO® Ant Killer and TERRO® Liquid Ant Baits, is a natural ingredient that has a low level of toxicity for humans, but is deadly to ants.

How to clean up spilled Terro liquid ant bait?

HOW TO CLEAN UP SPILLED TERRO® LIQUID ANT BAIT. Cleaning up spilled ant bait is easy, even if it gels or solidifies after exposure to the air. Here is what you need to do: Get a sponge or cloth wet with hot water. Place the sponge on top of the spilled ant bait. Leave the sponge in place for about an hour. After an hour, wipe the area clean.

How to treat fire ants with Terro dust?

Just twist the inner cap to allow a scatter of dust through small holes or a wide spread option through the large opening. Twist again to close or adjust! To treat fire ant mounds, evenly sprinkle approximately one tablespoon of TERRO® Ant Dust over the top of each mound. Do not water in or disturb the mound.

How long does it take for ant dust to wash away?

Ant Dust is waterproof, won’t wash away in the rain and continues to be effective against insects for up to 8 months. Use TERRO ® Ant Dust inside to kill pests, but avoid applying this product to exposed surfaces or in a manner that would introduce it into the air.

What’s the best way to clean up ant bait?

Here is what you need to do: Get a sponge or cloth wet with hot water. Place the sponge on top of the spilled ant bait. Leave the sponge in place for about an hour. After an hour, wipe the area clean.