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Frequently Asked Questions

Following are answers to the questions we are most often asked about Grant Laboratories products. If you don't find the answer you need, please contact us by using the Customer Feedback Form.


 

Ant Control FAQs

Following are answers to the questions we are most often asked about Grant Laboratories products. If you don't find the answer you need, please contact us by using the Customer Feedback Form.

Question Why are ant baits better than other methods of controlling ants?
Answer Baits have pin point accuracy since the ant takes the bait into the colony. When spraying a contact residual spray, you must spray anywhere the ant may go in the future. Contact killers also provide only short term control. Even if 99 percent of worker ants are killed, without killing the queen, the colony can survive and rebuild. Baits are very effective in eliminating these invaders. The ants, thinking the bait is food, bring it back to the colony; feed it to the worker ants and the queen.
Question Why do ants keep coming into my house?
Answer Ants that reside outside will enter a home in search of food and/or water. Extreme changes in the weather contribute to the ant search for food and/or water. High heat will send them on a search and rain will take them outside of their nests. There are also some ant species that nest inside your home. Baits, such as Grant's Kills Ant Control Baits and Stakes, are very effective in eliminating these invaders. (Also see quick tips for eliminating ants)
Question How do I keep ants from entering my home?
Answer See Quick Tips on keeping your house ant unfriendly.
Question Where do I find Grant Laboratories products?
Answer Grant products are sold through retailers across the U.S., including national & regional chains such as Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Lowe's, Walgreen's, ACE, True Value, Bi-Mart, Fred Meyer, Rite Aid, Pikes Nursery, Longs, AAFES and many others. If you are unable to find a retailer in your area, please contact us through our Customer Feedback Form.

Quick Tips for eliminating ants:

Seal cracks and crevices that allow entry into the home. Including caulking or filling in holes in cement, stucco, foundations and other structures. If possible follow ant trails as far back as you can. If you find the entry point, place ant bait just outside at locations inaccessible to children, pets and other non-target animals. The ants will take the bait rather than entering the home.

  1. Place food in airtight containers

  2. Fix leaking faucets, seal door and window sills and mend broken screens.

  3. Keep all kitchen and bathrooms clean and dry. Take out the trash often.

  4. Repair water logged or damaged boards in any structures (including your house, garage, barn, dog house, deck, etc).

  5. Move garbage cans, wood piles and any other "food" source away from the house

  6. As needed, place ant baits around the outside of your home as a perimeter defense. Eliminate the infestation by using baited products to kill the queen and colony.



Animal Control FAQs

Following are answers to the questions we are most often asked about Grant Laboratories products. If you don't find the answer you need, please contact us by using the Customer Feedback Form.
Question When is the best time to use a Deer & Rabbit Repellent?
Answer For best results, apply before animals establish a feeding pattern on plants. If a particularly harsh season no repellent will be 100% effective. Deer will eat what they do not like before they starve.
Question What precautions should I observe before applying a repellent?
Answer Shake container well. Do not breathe mist while applying and avoid eye contact. If you come in direct contact while applying wash off skin and clothes and flush eyes with water.
Question Are liquid repellents harmful for my pets or children?
Answer After applying, liquid products should not be harmful. However, all pesticides and repellents should be kept out of the reach of children. If product is swallowed from the bottle, consult with your physician.
Question Can the Ropel products be used around fruits & vegetables?
Answer The Animal Repellent Products are not for use on edible crops. Ropel Deer & Rabbit Repellent and Dog & Cat Repellent Liquids, can be used on fruits and vegetable. Always wash the produce before eating.
Question Can the Mole & Gopher Bait or Gopher Killer be used around vegetables?
Answer No, this product is not labeled for use in or around vegetable gardens.
Question What is the active ingredient in the Mole & Gopher or Gopher Killer product?
Answer Zinc Phosphide
Question Can the Mole & Gopher Repellent be used in my garden?
Answer Yes, Mole & Gopher Repellent can be used to protect Lawns, Gardens & Planting Beds.
Question How can I tell which Mole or Gopher tunnel is active?
Answer If you believe you have an active Mole/Gopher tunnel in your yard, open the top of the tunnel, being careful not to collapse the tunnel, place a paper towel into the tunnel, through the hole. If you find the paper towel pushed out of the hole within 24 hours, the tunnel is active.
Or
Press down a small section of the tunnel. Mark this section and recheck in 24 hours. The burrow is considered active if the flattened runway has been raised up.
Or
Remove a one-inch section of the tunnel’s roof. Mark this section and recheck in 24 hours. The burrow is considered active if the roof has been repaired.


General FAQs

Following are answers to the questions we are most often asked about Grant Laboratories products. If you don't find the answer you need, please contact us by using the Customer Feedback Form.
Question Where is Grants Laboratories located?
Answer We are located in San Leandro, CA, south of Oakland, CA.
Question How can I contact Grants Laboratories?
Answer Fill out a Consumer Feedback form or email us at info@excelmktg.com.