Question 1

if you used terro how does this compare?

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I have used Terro and I have found Optigard to be considerable more effective. What has worked well for me is to identify where the ants are coming from, and where their trails are. I then place a bead of about 1/2 inch, or so, near the entrance and on the trails. (If you are concerned about about pets or children touching the gel you might cut one inch pieces of drinking straws and put the bead of gel inside those) The ants are quickly attracted to the gel and you need to leave it alone. The ants will take the gel back to the nest and use it to feed the queen and the young ants. They will quickly die (a couple of days) and once the life cycle of ants is relatively short a dead queen means ne new ants. I've had really good results doing this.

Question 2

Is this for sugar ants or protein ants?

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Optigard attracts both sugar and protein ants. They have another product, Advion that is designed for sugar ants only.

Question 3

Does it have a strong odor? Thanks for your time.

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Hi!  No---it has no odor that I've noticed, and you use very little at a time.  You need to put it in the path of the ants and just little dabs at a time.  It's a pretty thick gel so it sticks up around the ceilings, under a countertop edge, etc...  just keep it away from pets and kids!

Question 4

It says it can’t be delivered to where I live (CT,) any idea why?

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Purely speculating that it’s due to an ingredient whose use is controlled / or banned in some way at the state level for CT that limits shipment directly to consumers

ASIN	B003K8JDPM
Best Sellers Rank	243,534 in Garden ( See Top 100 in Garden ) 554 in Ant Control 2,216 in Decking & Fencing (DIY & Tools)
Brand Name	Syngenta
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (8,168)
Global Trade Identification Number	00702941713390
Item Form	Gel
Item Type Name	Ant Gel bait
Item Weight	7.8 Ounces
Liquid Volume	1.06 Fluid Ounces
Manufacturer	Syngenta
Model Number	4021911-4
Part Number	4021911-4
Target Species	Ant
UPC	702941713390 702941343184
Unit Count	30.0505 gram

Optigard Ant Bait Gel Box of 4 Tubes w/plunger (30 grams per Tube) ~~Compares to Maxforce and Advion Ant Bait

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