Borax, the active ingredient in TERRO® Ant Killer and TERRO® Liquid Ant Baits, is a natural ingredient that has a low level of toxicity for humans, but is deadly to ants. ... This slow kill is needed to allow time for each foraging ant to make several trips to the bait and deliver it back to the colony.
Is ant poison toxic to dogs?
Ant poison itself is usually designed not to be toxic to animals, precisely because pets could ingest the product. ... Some ant baits do contain boric acid, and if your dog consumes enough of it, there is a risk of toxicity.Sep 12, 2017
What do I do if my dog ate ant poison?
If your dog ingests any item or substance used for insect control, monitor your dog carefully and obtain veterinary help if symptoms of gastrointestinal distress manifest. Always remember to place insect traps and poisons where your pets cannot reach them, to prevent possible harm.Sep 12, 2017
Is Terro liquid safe for pets?
Q: Are the TERRO® Spider & Insect Traps safe to use around kids and pets? A: Absolutely! The Spider & Insect Traps are non-toxic and a great way to easily capture, spiders, scorpions, ants, cockroaches, crickets and other crawling insects without the use of chemicals.