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Stewart Kaplan

I’m Stewart, I work full-time as an engineer and spend a ton of my free-time keeping Ants. When I’m not building something, I’m messing around with my ants. When I started “Ant-Keeping” (as my family calls it) I just was interested in ants. This blog serves as my knowledge dump, a place for me to write and a place for you to learn.

Amdro Vs. BioAdvanced Ant Killer [Why We Like Amdro]

April 11, 2023 by Stewart Kaplan
Amdro Vs. BioAdvanced Ant Killer

Ant infestations are a nuisance when these ants invade homes or yards. Amdro ant block home perimeter and Bioadvanced Fire Ant Killer dust are among …

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Why Do Ants Smell Like Nail Polish? [Because Of This…]

April 6, 2023 by Stewart Kaplan

Some ants lack an advanced defense mechanism like the stinging and biting found in fire ants. These ant species have developed other tactics to compensate for …

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Are Ants Dirty? [Maybe Not What You Expect]

April 4, 2023 by Stewart Kaplan
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Ants are generally clean insects. But, due to the nature of their food-searching activities, they get dirty. Ants may not be as dirty as cockroaches …

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Terro Vs. Maxforce [This One Small Difference]

March 13, 2023 by Stewart Kaplan
Terro vs Maxforce

We know how annoying it can be to try and get rid of ants outside and around the house. If you are looking to take …

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Terro vs. Optigard [Opposites Attract?]

March 13, 2023March 7, 2023 by Stewart Kaplan
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Terro and Optigard are two popular ant-killing brands effective in controlling ant infestations. These two ant baits are slow acting and eliminate entire colonies.  Terro’s …

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Terro vs Spectracide [Ants LOVE These Two]

March 13, 2023March 6, 2023 by Stewart Kaplan
Terro vs Spectracide

Terro and Spectracide ant killers are effective brands against many ants – But based on the more environmentally friendly active ingredients in Terro products, our …

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Terro vs. Raid Fruit Fly Trap [One HUGE Difference]

March 13, 2023February 23, 2023 by Stewart Kaplan
Terro vs. Raid Fruit Fly Trap

Terro and Raid fruit fly traps are two baits ideal for controlling fruit flies swarming around kitchen fruit bowls. The two traps are designed to …

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Terro vs. Combat [Our FULL Comparison]

March 13, 2023February 22, 2023 by Stewart Kaplan

Our top pick for the best ant killer between Terro and Combat is Terro. Specifically, Terro liquid ant bait is our number one pick among …

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5 Best Ants For Gel Ant Farm [Pick These!!]

February 21, 2023 by Stewart Kaplan
5 Best Ants For Gel Ant Farm

For beginners, especially those with a gel ant farm, choosing an ant species that is easy to manage should be a top objective. The five …

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Why Are Ants Biting Me In My Sleep? [Do This FIRST]

February 6, 2023 by Stewart Kaplan
Why Are Ants Biting Me In My Sleep?

There are two possible reasons the ants are biting you in your sleep. Either they found edible stuff on your skin, and they’re trying to …

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