Advion Ant Gel Bait

Advion uses a clever delayed-action formula that targets the entire colony, not just individual ants. Worker ants find the bait attractive and eat it, then return to the nest, where they share it with others, including the queen. The active ingredient, Indoxacarb, must be metabolized by the ant’s enzymes to become lethal. This delay ensures the poison spreads throughout the colony before killing any ant. You might actually see more ants initially as they’re drawn to the bait – don’t worry, that’s a good sign! It means they’re taking the bait back to eliminate the whole colony.

Apply small pea-sized drops wherever you see ant activity, focusing on their trails and entry points. Indoors, target cracks, corners, baseboards, under appliances, inside cabinets, and around pipes. Outdoors, place them in foundation cracks, around doors, windows, vents, and utility penetrations. Use multiple small placements rather than fewer large ones for best results, and place the Advion ant bait directly in ant trails. Avoid applying spray insecticides where you’ve recently used them, as this can repel ants from the bait. Reapply if the gel dries out before your ant problem is solved.

You’ll start seeing results within 1-3 days, but complete colony elimination typically takes 3-14 days, depending on the colony size and species. Don’t be alarmed by increased ant activity at first – that’s actually the product working as designed. This surge usually lasts 24-48 hours before numbers start dropping significantly. The delayed action is intentional, giving worker ants time to share the poison throughout the colony. Larger infestations might need a reapplication after 2-3 weeks. It requires a bit more patience than contact killers, but the thorough elimination is worth the wait.

Yes, it’s relatively safe when used properly. The ant bait gel contains just 0.05% of the active ingredient, applied in small amounts in areas pets shouldn’t access. It’s best to keep pets away from treated areas until the ant killer gel dries. Apply in cracks, crevices, and spots inaccessible to curious animals. If your pet somehow consumes a small amount, they’re unlikely to have serious issues due to the low concentration, but call your vet if you’re concerned. As with any pest control product, store unused tubes safely away from children and pets.