Wilson AntOut Ant Traps, 3 Pack
A cheap, tidy borax trap that works over a week or more if the ants take the bait.
The short version
- Homes with a steady trail of ants along a counter or baseboard
- People who want bait kept inside a trap rather than smeared on surfaces
- Small outdoor ant hills near a patio or garden bed
- Anyone in the home has a peanut allergy, since the bait contains peanut butter
- You need ants gone today; this works over days
- Pets or small children can reach the floor areas where traps would go
What owners like
- Clean to place, with no loose bait or spray
- Bait stays fresh inside the closed trap
- Inexpensive enough to set several at once
Common complaints
- Slow, since borax baits take days to weeks to reach the colony
- Ants that prefer sugar may ignore a protein style bait
- More ants can show up at first while they feed, which looks like it is failing
Based on Retailer copies of the label text (Floral Acres, Verbeek's), the maker's safety data sheet, the Amazon.ca listing and a general guide to how borax ant baits behave (Pest Samurai). No independent review of this exact trap was found, so the complaints reflect borax baits in general..
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
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What it does
A pack of three small lidded bait traps with a borax and peanut butter bait that ants carry back to the nest, for indoor or outdoor use.
- Bait sits inside a closed trap, so none is exposed on indoor surfaces
- Punch the side holes and set the trap where ants travel
- Workers carry the bait back to the nest to reach the rest of the colony
- Can be set near anthills on a lawn or in a garden
- Lid stays on to keep the bait fresh
A low cost, tidy way to bait ants in Canadian homes, since the bait stays inside a closed trap instead of on counters. Borax baits are slow by design and depend on the ants liking the bait, so expect a week or more of waiting and some trial and error with ants that prefer sweets.
How it compares
Specs
- Pack
- 3 traps, 6 g each
- Active ingredient
- Borax (disodium tetraborate decahydrate), 5%
- Bait base
- Contains peanut butter, per the maker's safety data sheet
- Use
- Indoor and outdoor
- Outdoor spacing
- Near anthills, about 5 m apart
- Time to work
- Colony usually gone in 7 to 10 days, per the label copy
- Registration
- PCP 27017
- Maker
- Premier Tech Home & Garden (Wilson brand)
Worth knowing
- Keep out of reach of children and pets, per the maker's safety data sheet.
- Contains the allergen peanuts. Do not ingest.
- The safety data sheet lists a reproductive toxicity hazard for borax and advises reading all precautions before handling.
- Wash hands with soap and water after handling; store in a cool, dry place away from food.
Questions
What is the active ingredient in Wilson AntOut traps?
Borax, listed as disodium tetraborate decahydrate at 5%.
How long do Wilson ant traps take to work?
The label copy says the colony is usually destroyed in 7 to 10 days.
Can Wilson AntOut traps be used outside?
Yes. Set them near anthills on a lawn or in a garden, about 5 m apart.
Should the lid be removed?
No. Punch the side holes and leave the lid on so the bait stays fresh.
Why am I seeing more ants after setting the trap?
Baits draw foragers to feed and carry bait home, so activity can rise before it drops.
Sources
- Amazon.ca: Wilson AntOut Trap, 3 Pack
- Wilson: Safety Data Sheet, Wilson Ant Out Ant Traps
- Floral Acres: Wilson AntOut Ant Traps, Pack of Three 6g Traps
- Verbeek's: Wilson AntOut Ant Traps 3pk
- Pest Samurai: How to Get Rid of Ants With Borax
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.