Stop Spring Ant Invasions with TERRO Liquid Ant Baits {Review & Giveaway}

Well, the last time I reviewed ant bait I wasn't sure if I would have an ant problem here in our new house. Last week I was sitting at the computer when a teeny, tiny and scurried across my desk. Oh bummer...I know what that means. Where there is one ant, there are more. As the week progressed, I began to see more and more. Thankfully though, they are not the huge carpenter ants that I had at my old house...those things are nasty!! The small ants can be just as annoying though and I am just as determined to get rid of them as ever. My greatest ant problem is in my kitchen and dining room. I found out just today that the ants are coming in around my sliding glass patio door so now that I know where they are coming in, I can start there. I have also had quite a few ants on my kitchen counter top around my bread basket and toaster. Crumbs...go figure. So, I am now on the war path and I am not playing games.

Right when I began to notice those tiny ants, I found out about TERRO Liquid Ant Baits and was immediately interested. My main concern is getting rid of the ants and at this point, I don't care HOW I get rid of them, I just want them gone (as does anyone with an ant infestation). Spring time is the prime time for ants to be coming around because they are waking up from a long winter's nap and are hungry. Food is the only thing on their minds and unfortunately, our homes make for great food sources for them. TERRO Liquid Ant Baits contain a key ingredient that is guaranteed to kill ants: Borax. The wonderful thing about Borax is that it is safe to use in your kitchen and other areas of your home (just keep it out of reach of children and pets).

TERRO® is the industry leader in ant control and has been a trusted brand for more than 90 years. Based in Lititz, PA, the company offers proven ant control products, including liquid ant baits, aerosol sprays and perimeter granules.

I was REALLY excited to be given the opportunity to review TERRO Liquid Ant Baits and they came at such a fantastic time!

So, for this review I was sent a box of TERRO Liquid Ant Baits - Indoor and TERRO Liquid Ant Baits - Outdoor. When they arrived, I hurriedly opened the boxes and began to read the super easy-to-understand instructions.

The Indoor Liquid Ant Baits are super easy to use...all you do is pull them apart and then cut the bottom side of the bait. This makes a small ramp for the ants to climb up into the container so they can retrieve the liquid. Once you have done that, you can place them in the desired locations.

I stuck them all over my kitchen and dining room (excuse the pictures though...I put the bait upside down for some silly reason...make sure the side with the label is facing up). Once you have placed your bait, watch the magic begin. You will notice the ants going in and out of the container but DON'T kill them...let them be. They are taking the poison back to the nest where it will kill the rest of the colony.

The outdoor TERRO Liquid Ant Baits are really easy to use as well and require very little tampering. All you do is remove the two plastic screws that are sticking out from under the plastic tub. DON'T REMOVE THE CONTAINER! Once the screws have been removed, press down on the white tub and turn it slightly. This will allow the liquid to go into the collection area underneath.

You are going to want to place these around the perimeter of your home, especially where you see ant nests or areas where the ants are entering your home. Once you have found a place to put the bait, simply use the screws to anchor the bait to the ground.

The way this bait works is the ants climb up the small ramps and drink the liquid. Then, they meander back to the colony where the food is shared with the rest of the "family" and they will then die. Very effective, if you ask me. :)

After placing my indoor Liquid Ant Baits by the sliding glass patio door, I woke up in the morning to this...hooray!! Now, the only problem is that my children want to kill the ants. So, I have to keep them away from the bait. Isn't this GREAT?!?!?

You can find TERRO Liquid Ant Baits at all leading hardware, home center, mass merchant, food and drug, farm and fleet, and independent garden center retailers nationwide. The outdoor ant bait retails for about $8.50/6 pack and the indoor bait retails for about $7.57/6 pack. Be sure to check out TERRO on Facebook, Twitter and on Pinterest as well.

So, when it comes to ant invasion control, I would definitely recommend TERRO Liquid Ant Baits! Since putting these stations out I have seen less ants than before and I KNOW Borax works to kill ants. I have used Borax in my homemade ant killer recipe for several years now and it is fantastic to know that this product exists! If you have an ant problem, please check out TERRO Liquid Ant Baits...you will be so glad that you did!

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Combat Ant Killing Bait Strips Review & Giveaway

Now that Spring has arrived it seems that all the bugs are coming out of hiding to find food and make their cozy summer homes. I HATE bugs...especially the ones that find their way into my house. Just today I received 3 huge mosquito bites on my feet and legs. After supper, I killed a monstrous mosquito and he was full of red blood...probably mine. Yuck. Probably the most disliked house pests are ants. In our old house I would have loads of ants...big and small ones particularly in the spring. I have a special ant killer recipe that I make and use to kill them and it has always worked really well for me. Typically, within 24 - 48 hours of seeing the ants they are gone after eating the poison. So, it works for me. Despite my effective ant poison recipe, I am always on the lookout for new and improved ant poisons that will continue to keep the little pests at bay. So far this year, I haven't seen any ants in my house which is GREAT!

Combat is a company that makes pest control products for your home and they cater to those of us who have to deal with both ants and roaches (YUCK!). In my experience, anytime you are dealing with a bait as opposed to a trap you need to remember that you do not want to kill the ants/roaches you see visiting your bait. They will take the bait elsewhere and die. This was super hard for me to do when we lived at the other house because I literally had over 50 ants in a line marching back and forth to my poison. It took all of my will power not to squish them. 

So, for this review I was sent Combat's NEW Ant Killing Bait Strips and considering that it is time for the ants to be coming around, I was excited to try out this new baiting system!

Before I used these strips, I noticed some things on the package that immediately caught my eye...

KILLS FAST

EASY TO APPLY

NO MESS

These were great "perks" to this product and that made me even more excited! One thing that is really nice about this bait is that it kills the entire nest...here's how:

Once one ant takes it back to the nest, the entire nest will die and that, my friends is a beautiful thing. I would much rather have the entire nest die instead of one bug dying and leaving the rest to come in and make themselves at home!!

So, once you open the package you will find 5 bait strips inside. They are connected together so simply separate them and start placing them where you want them. 

The first thing you need to do is peel off the adhesive that is on the side of the strip that will be attached to your surface (under cupboards, counter tops, etc.). Once you have done this, then you peel off the strip that is covering the bait. 

Now, this is where I started to have trouble. There is supposed to be "no mess". Well, EVERY strip that I activated by opening was spattering liquid on me and whatever surface I was near. It ended up being very messy in that aspect...no matter how careful I was.  

The next problem I had was getting the bait to stick to my surfaces. I put one on the underside of my kitchen cabinet, like they say you can do but the strip would not stay where I put it and kept falling down. 

Argh! Talk about frustrating. I would apply the strip, walk away to put another strip out and would go back to where I had just put one and there it is lying on the floor. So, I gave up trying to stick them on the bottoms of my cupboards and just set them on the floor behind things (like the garbage cans, inside cupboards, etc.). I think Combat needs to make the adhesive section bigger so it will stick better because there was no way I could get these strips to stick. 

Despite the trouble I had getting these Combat Ant Killing Bait Strips to adhere to my surfaces, I am very excited to see how they work if and when the ants show up. I am a HUGE fan of keeping my home ant-free and love the concept behind these strips to get rid of ants. Killing the entire colony  is definitely the way to go when you are dealing with ants or roaches. Combat Ant Killing Bait Strips are meant for use in areas that are inaccessible to children and pets and you need to keep them out of reach of children as well. Just a little friendly reminder that it is POISON so please use them with care! :) 

Also, During the months of April through June, Combat brand is hosting an online sweepstakes where you can learn more about Combat Killing Bait Strips and become eligible to win one of three $250 Visa gift cards or one $1,000 grand prize Visa Gift Card! Who couldn't use a little extra spending cash, right?  You can enter simply by clicking HERE. 

You can find these Ant Killing Strips at major retailers across the country. Even though I did have difficulty getting them to adhere to my surfaces (and splashing me when being opened), I would still recommend them to anyone who is dealing with any kind of ant problem. Combat also makes Roach Killing Bait Strips as well so if you have a roach problem, Combat has you covered there too!

 

Now, one of YOU has the opportunity to WIN a package of Combat Ant Killing Bait Strips or Roach Killing Bait Strips...your choice! Here are your entry options...

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Disclaimer: Combat brand provided me with a free sample of Combat Killing Bait Strips in exchange for a product review. All the opinions expressed here are 100% my own based on my experience with the above-mentioned product. Prize is being provided and shipped by the sponsor and this blog is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged prizes.