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Which gel ant killer is best in the UK?

The four things that separate a gel bait that clears a nest from one that dries out.

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Strength and active ingredient

Professional-strength baits carry enough active to dose a colony from a handful of dots. Diluted retail gels need far more bait points and often fail on larger nests.

Bait matrix and palatability

Ants will ignore a bait they do not like. A sugar-based matrix that stays moist is essential — a gel that skins over within a day stops being fed on long before the nest is dosed.

Applicator and placement guidance

Most treatment failures are placement failures. A precision applicator lets you put pea-sized dots inside hinges, voids and cracks, and a placement map tells you where those points should be.

Everything below assumes a professional-strength bait — our ant killer gel kits kits ship with the applicator and placement map referenced here.

  • Precision tip for hidden application points
  • Clear dosage guidance per room
  • Placement map for kitchens, bathrooms and utility areas

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Professional-strength gel, precision applicator and the strategic placement map used throughout this guide.

Frequently asked questions

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