8 oz advance granular carpenter ant bait ~~ kills: carpenter ants , acrobat , argentine , bigheaded , crazy , field , little black , pavement , pharoah , house , and theif ants advance description: advance carpenter ant bait is specially formulated to kill carpenter ants. advance can be used indoors and outdoors to control the ant population. this carpenter ant bait formulation provides for the carpenter ant's dietary needs while using the delayed-action insecticide abamectin. this product works well when used in combination with a bait gel such as maxforce carpenter ant bait gel. use: advance carpenter ant bait can be used outdoors as a broadcast application around and close to the perimeter of the structure (8oz. per 1/2 acre), or on the interior inside wall voids or in areas where ants forage. do not use in areas that have been treated with insecticides or sprays. this will cause the bait to be unattractive to the ants. always read the label! abamectin b1 is a gaba inhibitor that interferes with the normal functioning of an insect's nervous system and begins affecting ant populations within 24 hours. this type of insecticide allows the ants time to take the bait back to the nest where it is distributed throughout the colony. reproduction of the colony halts once the queens have been eliminated and the workers, who carried the bait, perish. instructions: advance carpenter ant bait is a ready-to-use product for use in controlling numerous ants both indoors and outdoors. this bait formulation combines a mixture of foods and the delayed action insecticide, abamectin. this insecticide acts to reduce the population of worker ants and can cause an immediate halt in egg production resulting in colony elimination. avoid use of other insecticides or sprays on or near advance. outdoors broadcast application: use this product at a rate of 1 lb. per acre. apply the product as uniformly as possible. repeat application as necessary. see label for complete directions