Maxforce FC Ant Bait Stations

Maxforce FC Ant Bait Stations, manufactured by Bayer, contains .01% Fipronil and is an effective way to control indoor ant infestations.

This product is easy to place and work by either ingestion or contact with the gel. Maxforce FC Ant Bait Stations contain a patented bait formulation that kills odorous house ants, pharaoh ant and other common household ants.

When properly used, the bait will attract foraging worker ants. The targeted ants will feed on the bait and take it back to the nest, destroying the queen and the entire colony. Maxforce FC stations deliver effective control for up to 1 year.

Tools Needed

Maxforce FC Ant Bait Stations comes ready to use in pre-bait stations, thus no secondary application tools are necessary.

How to Use

• Step 1: Determine if ant infestation is indoors or outdoors. Simply place each Maxforce FC Ant Bait Stations indoors or outdoors (adjacent to the home or structure) immediately next to ant trails or close to areas where ants are numerous. Nests are usually located in dark, humid and warm areas close to a water and food source.
• Step 2: For indoor normal infestations, you should use 3 Maxforce FC Ant Bait Stations in an average size room. For heavier infestations, you will need additional bait stations in each room. If infestation persists beyond two weeks, replace all bait stations where the bait has been completely consumed and relocate bait stations that show no evidence of ant feeding.
• Step 3: For outdoor use, Maxforce FC Ant Bait Stations should be placed adjacent to the home or structure near ant activity or anywhere ants may gain access to the home or structure. Application sites include electrical conduits, vents, pipe chases, concrete slabs, skylights on roofs; around ant mounds, garbage cans, and trees; along walls, window sills, sidewalks, and driveways; on ground around home or structure.
• Step 4:  Increased ant activity may be seen near the Maxforce FC Ant Bait Stations immediately after placement for short periods but you can expect to see less activity within three days. After placement, ant trails may be observed between the bait stations and the nests. For best results do not interfere with the ants or the stations because ants must carry the bait back to the nest to destroy the queen and colony. Inspect all bait stations and replace as needed for continuous control of ants.

Where to Use

Maxforce FC Ant Bait Stations may be used indoors or outdoors. They may be used for the control of ants in hospitals, nursing homes, day care centers, schools, residential establishments, warehousing and commercial establishments, food service, food manufacturing and food processing facilities, laboratories, computer and electronic equipment facilities, pet shops, zoos, buses, boats, aircraft, and trains.

For maximum effectiveness in ant control the bait station should be placed in or near wall voids, electrical outlets (if wiring permits), potted plants, waste-paper baskets, garbage cans, and sinks. Bait stations can be placed in cabinets, next to dishes, near sensitive equipment or in any place specifically listed on this label.

Outdoor application sites include electrical conduits, vents, pipe chases, concrete slabs, skylights on roofs; around ant mounds, garbage cans, and trees; along walls, window sills, sidewalks, and driveways; on ground around home or structure.

In zoos and pet shops, place bait stations out of reach of zoo animals and pets.

When to Use

Maxforce FC Ant Bait Stations should be used when there is an active ant infestation, which is most likely to happen between the Spring and Fall months.

Safety Information

Maxforce FC Ant Bait Stations is safe to use around children and pets when applied according to the product label instructions. Always wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling and applying this product.

Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Special Considerations

Do not use residual sprays near the Maxforce FC Ant Bait Stations, as the worker ants must remain alive to carry the bait back to the queen and immature workers. Residual sprays may cause worker ants to spread out and form secondary colonies.

This product works because it is non-repellent and thus will not cause secondary colony formation.