Ant baits, one of the most commonly used tools to control ants, work well when ants come in direct contact with them. However, some baits won’t control entire ant colonies, so it’s important to choose a bait that employs horizontal transfer to ensure the ants (and the product) work harder for you. Horizontal transfer occurs when an insect that has been exposed to a bait returns to its colony and contaminates other insects. Instead of relying on every insect to contact the bait directly, horizontal transfer enables more comprehensive control of an entire pest population.
An understanding of the target ant species can help you determine the best practices and products to use. A working knowledge of ant food preferences, foraging patterns and colony size will help enhance the effectiveness of your work and the effects of horizontal transfer.
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