TERRO 2 lb. Ant Bait Plus

Started using this 3 days ago to get rid of the giant satanic carpenter ants destroying my yard and now the inside of my house. It’s already working. (Written 4/9/26) For some background, these ants were all over my yard. I would find a nest with larvae and thousands of ants and get rid of it with poison spray. Then another nest would pop up somewhere else in the yard. I would spray them again, but the cycle kept repeating for over a year. I did some research and learned that no matter how many nests I sprayed, they would keep relocating unless I found the queen and took her out. It’s hard to catch carpenter ants because they move around in the dark, and I sleep at night. I decided to spend a week staying up late to monitor them. I found a trail along the outside of my stucco wall, and they were going into a small hole near the water hose spigot. I checked the other side of the wall inside the house and realized it lined up with the plumbing behind my refrigerator. When I moved the fridge, I found rotting and crumbling wood. Apparently, a carpenter ant village has been flourishing inside my home and actively destroying my house. There is a removable wall panel to access the plumbing, but I was too terrified to look inside, especially knowing I couldn’t just spray them anymore. So I calmed down and did more research on what to do next. I learned bait is the only real solution. Ants eat it thinking it’s food, digest it, then regurgitate (vomit) it to feed the larvae. The larvae produce nutrients all of the ants eat, meaning the poison spreads through the entire colony. They’re psychotic. The poison doesn’t kill them immediately, which is the point. They keep eating it and sharing it without realizing it’s hurting them. It weakens them over a couple of days and then kills them shortly after. I ordered this bait immediately with expedited shipping. That night, I followed their trail and shook some bait on the ground below the wall where they were traveling. I also threw some at the wall, hoping it would attract their tastebuds (do they have tastebuds???). I literally prayed to God to make them like the flavor. It was torture watching them go about their lives. I feel evil for hurting them, but honestly, why couldn’t they just leave when I asked nicely? Now, 2 nights later, here I am stalking them again as they crawl slowly along the wall. The trail is broken. They look weak and are having trouble holding on to the wall, many have fallen down. Some go in and out of the spigot hole (to hide in my walls), but they are clearly struggling tonight. I feel hopeful. If you are reading this, please pray for my ants to eat more bait, as I pray for yours to eat it too. I’ll keep you updated on what happens in the coming days. UPDATE: (4/15/26) It’s 4 a.m., one week later, and I have been monitoring these ants like a deranged private investigator. I’ve lost days of sleep. I have dark circles under my eyes. I even got into a heated exchange in a Walmart parking lot and started arguing with my oil change mechanic because I am exhausted. This is not who I am. This is what the ants made me become. Now the good news. Tonight, for the first time, I can’t find any ants. No carpenter ants. No other species either. Even the miniature black ants I usually see outside are gone. I never intended to kill them, but war does not spare the innocent. I feel relieved, but I still cannot relax. I need another week to know whether the queen is truly dead or whether these demons just relocated and are plotting their next move. For now, I am still putting out fresh bait in the same places. Next week I will search the entire outdoor perimeter, and if all is clear, I will finally open that wall panel, vacuum out the bodies, and hire a plumber to seal the water spigot before a new colony gets any ideas. Pray for me. I need sleep. I’ll update this review again. UPDATE: (6/1/26) So I’m back with what I sincerely hope is my final update. The good news: the carpenter ants are gone. The bad news: they decided to stage one last act of psychological warfare before leaving. As I mentioned in my last review, the bait was working. The ants were eating it, taking it back to the nest, and dying off. I hadn’t seen a single live carpenter ant inside my house. Things were looking up. I was sleeping again. I was beginning to heal. Then about a week later, I walked outside and nearly had a heart attack. WINGED carpenter ants. Everywhere. On the porch. In the driveway. In the yard. Flying past my face. One even flew into my house, apparently to personally deliver a message. What I didn’t realize was that I had started using the bait right around the same time their annual swarm was beginning. These were hundreds of newly hatched queens taking off to start colonies of their own. The bait was killing the existing nest, but the eggs had already been laid long before I started treatment. Seeing this sent me into a level of panic normally reserved for finding a snake in your toilet. II immediately ordered a professional perimeter spray (I won’t name the brand, but it comes in a white bottle with a red sprayer handle). I was careful not to spray anywhere near the bait because I wanted the ants to keep enjoying their final meals. I continued putting out fresh bait every day. The rest of the property, however, became a chemical exclusion zone. I absolutely drenched the porch, front door, garage, back patio, and every possible point of entry. If an ant had wanted to enter my home, it would have needed a passport, a visa, and a hazmat suit. Then I waited and prayed. And checked for ants. And checked again. And then checked a third time because maybe I missed one. A week later, they were gone. All of them. The queens. The workers. The entire operation. For the last two weeks I’ve inspected the house, the spigot, the walls, the porch, and the yard multiple times a day like a paranoid security guard. I have not seen a single carpenter ant. I finally feel like I can unclench. As a precaution, I’ll probably keep putting a little bait around the perimeter now and then in case some adventurous ants from the neighbors decide to come sightseeing. This whole experience was far more stressful than it had any right to be, and I hope these updates help someone else dealing with the same problem. If you’re currently losing your mind over carpenter ants, there is hope. Stay the course. In other news, it is now apparently fire ant season. Fortunately, fire ants are much easier. There’s a bait sold in a black container with orange lettering that says “Fire Ant Killer” and has a giant angry-looking red ant on the front. I sprinkled a couple tablespoons directly on each mound and wiped out about 25 mounds in two days. Fire ants will keep showing up from neighboring properties, so I’ll keep an eye out every month or so. Anyway, that concludes my campaign. Good luck, Godspeed, and may your homes remain ant-free.

As a homeowner who prioritizes maintaining a pest-free environment, I have found the TERRO T2600 Perimeter Ant Bait Plus to be an exceptional solution for managing various pests around my property. One of the key advantages of this product is its comprehensive effectiveness. It not only attracts and kills ants but also targets a wide range of other pests including carpenter ants, roaches, crickets, earwigs, silverfish, slugs, and snails. This all-in-one approach simplifies pest control, as I no longer need multiple products for different types of pests. The application process is straightforward and user-friendly. The 2-pound container provides ample bait for creating a protective barrier around the perimeter of my home. I appreciate that the granules are easy to distribute evenly, ensuring thorough coverage and maximizing effectiveness. What impresses me most is the quick and long-lasting results. Within days of application, I noticed a significant reduction in pest activity. The bait's attractant formula effectively draws pests in, while the active ingredients work efficiently to eliminate them. This dual action ensures both immediate and extended pest control. The TERRO T2600 Perimeter Ant Bait Plus has proven to be particularly effective against ants, which were a persistent problem in my yard and occasionally made their way into the house. Since using this product, I have seen a dramatic decrease in ant trails and infestations. Additionally, the product's versatility in targeting multiple pests makes it a cost-effective and practical choice for comprehensive outdoor pest management. Its durability and resistance to weather conditions also mean that I don't need to reapply frequently, saving both time and effort. In summary, the TERRO T2600 Perimeter Ant Bait Plus is a high-performance pest control solution that delivers on its promises. Its ease of use, effectiveness across a broad spectrum of pests, and long-lasting results make it an invaluable addition to my home maintenance routine. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a reliable and efficient outdoor pest control product.

I just paid $250 for an exterminator because I was having ant problems and all kinds of bugs come in and I just thought I would do one good spray but I can’t afford to do the ongoing services. He ended up telling me that, truthfully, with these, I could keep them away, he said I don’t need them right now because I’m spraying but these are the best. My next-door neighbor said the same thing. I bought all three forms so I put some of the liquid sticks in a couple of places outside, kept the liquid drops for inside, and then I used this on the outside of my deck, around a tree base, and outside of my garage area where they came in recently and attacked my cat kibble. BTW, people say it depends on what kind of ants you get whether they want sweet or not such as your cat food according to the exterminator what it really is is when they are building their nest like now they want proteins , and when they are done with their nest, they enjoy the sugar. Makes sense when you think about it.

This stuff worked great on a carpenter ant infestation I had but it took a couple weeks. I ordered this product and applied it about a week after I first noticed carpenter ants hanging out around the corner of my house. For the first week it seemed like issue was getting worse then I started noticing more dead ants than live ones. After about 2 weeks I'd only see a random ant here or there now I haven't seen a single ant in my house for a couple days and virtually none outside. It works great but the effects aren't immediate like some sprays might be. It purposefully kills the ants slowly so they have time to share the bait throughout the colony so if you don't see results after a couple days just be patient.

- I used Amdro traps with paste in them. Carpenter ants avoided completely. I knew, if they immediately start eating something, then I know it will work. - Got the Terro yesterday, 08.12.24. it happened I had eaten popcorn, Left the bag on the stand next to couch. Came back a couple hours after a nap, was covered with ants. I thought, perfect opportunity to try it. Got rid of the popcorn bag, sprinkled a small amount on the end table. They immediately went for it. Watch the video. They eat ALL of it. - sprinkle the larger amount, still not very much, at the base of the end table (see video). Did a time lapse for a couple hours. You can see the results. - CARPENTER ANTS are definitely worse than just black sugar ants. They can bite you, they have a little bit of a poison that can cause a small blister, and some itching. Definitely annoying. - 2 lb container is good size. Could easily be spread around the perimeter of house if you make a thin line. I'm putting some on the counter and in the kitchen cupboard to see what happens, because they also were coming in there. - Granules are small to kind of a decent size. A little bit difficult for the ants to carry off at times. What I found is that they sit there and eat on it also. So I'm hoping it works according to plan; they eat it and also carry it all back to the queen and kill the nest. - Super easy to use. Just carefully shake it out of the lid that has holes in it. Holes are pretty big, so be careful, it will pour a lot. ------------------------------------------------ 08.18.24 UPDATE - they came up in the kitchen, and another part of the living room. I poured more and in the kitchen they have been feeding on it for going on two days. It's down to a few ants, hoping it's killing the nest queen. I'm leaving a nice supply there until I don't see any ants at all.

I put this powder on a large ant hill on the edge of my sidewalk. After a day, they were still alive. This may not work on all ants. I bought it for earwigs, and it's hard to tell if the bait is working.

Works great on ant beds, but not sure how good it works on slugs

Zero stars actually. Ordered two containers and ants are so out of control its not even funny! Never ever seen such a worthless product. You can still see the granules while the ants just crawl around and over it. We have more ant hills than ever before. Going to have to spend more $$$ to try something else.