TERRO Ant Killer 3 lb. Shaker Bag

Last summer we had skunks digging up the yard at night - going after the grub population in our turf. The lawn looked like someone had taken a hand spade to it in patches every morning. This spring we put in fresh plant beds and I started seeing grubs in the soil as I worked. That was enough to get ahead of it. I put down GrubEx about eight weeks ago, watered it in, and let it work. The results have been clear: no skunk damage this season, the lawn is full, and when I dig around the new plants I am not finding the grubs I was seeing in early spring. For a single-application product at this price, that is the result I was hoping for. WHAT WORKS - One application covers 5,000 sq ft for the full season. Cost per square foot is reasonable compared to hiring a lawn treatment company. - Easy to spread with a standard broadcast spreader. Granules are uniform and do not clump. - Visible results within weeks. By week 4 I had stopped seeing fresh skunk damage. By week 8 the lawn had filled in and the new beds are undisturbed. - Set-it-and-forget-it timing. Spring application, done for the season - no follow-up needed. WHAT DOES NOT - You absolutely have to water it in. The instructions say this, but it is worth repeating - if you spread it and skip the watering, you have wasted the bag. Apply right before rain or right before you run sprinklers. - The bag is dusty when you cut it open. Stand upwind and wash your hands before touching your face. Not a deal-breaker, just a heads-up. WHO IT IS FOR Anyone seeing skunk, raccoon, armadillo, or mole damage in their lawn - that is the grub population getting raided - or anyone who has just put down new plant beds and does not want them undermined. If you have no signs of grubs and no animal damage, you probably do not need this yet. Wait until you see the problem. Five stars. Bought it for a specific problem, it solved the specific problem, lawn looks better than last year. Photo of the current state included.

As someone who likes to keep the house clean and comfortable, the TERRO T901-6 Ant Killer Plus Multi-Purpose has been a huge help. The ant removal is seriously impressive—it works fast and really gets rid of the problem, not just temporarily but in a way that keeps them from coming back. I also noticed the coverage is great. A little goes a long way, and it spreads well enough to handle multiple areas where bugs try to come in. The instructions were simple and easy to follow, which made using it stress-free even the first time. Now I will say, the odor is pretty strong and not the best smelling, but honestly it’s worth it for how well it works. Once it settles, it’s manageable. The durability is another big plus—it keeps working over time and helps stop not just ants but other bugs from coming in too. Overall, it’s a very effective product that does exactly what it promises, even if the smell isn’t the greatest.

Works well. Noticed ants both red and black around my place. Treated and lightly watered. Been looking around the next day and so far, no ants. Yes it did have a light “diesel” like smell when applying but after a decent watering that goes away. The granules don’t immediately disappear from what I see so this should last a bit. So far I’m happy with the results

I have to say, this is probably the least expensive I have found. It is decently effective, but the ants tend to move 10 ft away and start over. So, overall, it works, easy to apply, doesnt smell and does the job most of the time. This has been my go to ant and bug killer

The ants left, flies swarmed… now just a daddy long legs is holding it down out there. Good stuff… takes a minute and maybe the whole bag… but it works. The smell is pretty neutral, not offensive, and I have a sensitive sniffer. Quick and easy to spread. Hoping it’s safe… I don’t own pets. My experience has been positive. Good stuff.

We had a giant ant bed, red ants, and this did nothing even after using it twice. I ended up getting some spray killer and that worked much better even though I had to use two different cans.

I’ve been dealing with a massive ant problem in both my front and back yards lately, so I grabbed a bag of this to try and seal off the house. Honestly, I’m impressed. Within about 24 hours, the trails along my patio and walkways just... disappeared. A few things you should know before you buy: The Bag is the Best Part: You don’t need a spreader for this. The bag has a built-in handle and a shaker top, so you just walk around and shake it as you go. It worked better than I expected. Just don't spread this on a windy day. Watch the Coverage: I found that one bag almost did the whole perimeter of my house. If you have a larger place or want a really thick "barrier" (around 5-10 feet wide), definitely play it safe and just buy two bags. The "Watering" Trick: I did give it a light misting with the hose afterwards. It seemed to help to "activate" it (maybe)? If anything, helped the granules from blowing away and sink into the dirt where the ants actually live. The "Odor" and Cleanup: Just a heads up—there is a pretty noticeable chemical smell right when you put it down but it it went away after an hour or so. Also, the granules don't completely dissolve away even after watering (something I expected to happen).

This ant killer works great I bought this to use around my camper. I use it around everything that touches the ground while I am camping and it prevents ants from getting into my camper. It is super easy to use with the shake top. I like that it is resealable, so nothing slips out in my storage container.