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Pros

Kills entire ant colonies
Easy application
Low toxicity to humans and pets

Cons

May not work on small brown ants

Reviews

3.8
17 reviews
  • Value for Money
    3.5 (16)
  • Ease of Use
    4.8 (16)
  • Pet OwnerYes (10) · No (7)
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Bron
Bronsydney nsw

Didn’t work at all

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Didn’t work at all for black ants in the kitchen. I tried it for 4 days and the ants don’t go anywhere near it. Surprising as this product has good reviews



Purchased in January 2022 for $9.

Value for Money
3/5
Ease of Use
5/5
Incentivised Review No
Infested Area Kitchen
Pet OwnerYes
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Happy Camper
Happy CamperGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
  • 5 reviews

Best Ant Killer I Have Used

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Over many many years I have tried lots of different products to kill ants. This one works for me. Very easy to use. Having trouble finding it at the moment but when I do I'll be stocking up.

Purchased at Bunnings Warehouse.

Value for Money
5/5
Ease of Use
5/5
Incentivised Review No
Infested Area Kitchen and Outdoors
Pet OwnerNo
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Steve C.
Steve C.Greater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

Brilliant Product

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I’ve used this product in two different homes now, and have achieved outstanding results on both occasions. The gel has just wiped out a huge infestation of black ants in around 48 hrs. This is an amazing product.



Purchased in July 2021 at Woolworths for $8.

Value for Money
5/5
Ease of Use
5/5
Incentivised Review No
Infested Area Kitchen
Pet OwnerYes
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not worth the money

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We had small infestation in our Bathroom we used this product with hopes that it will do job but after 2 weeks the problem become even bigger now move to other areas of our house .
We clear everything removed any food or possible attraction for the ants put bits on all of there trails and gel nothing now looking to contact a specialist.

Purchased in September 2020 at Coles for $8.

Incentivised Review No
Infested Area Bathroom and Kitchen
Pet OwnerNo
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K M
K MCairns
  • 11 reviews
  • 14 likes

It works.

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I had an ant infestation on my balcony and kitchen. They were everywhere. I tried the usual surface sprays which did absolutely nothing unless sprayed directly on to the ants.

I found Talon Ant Killer Gel at Bunnings and decided to give it a try. I put 1cm strips of it in several places both inside and outside. A few ants came to take the bait and I really didn't think it was working. 24 hours later I noticed hundreds of dead ants on the kitchen floor and outside. The unwelcome live ants stopped appearing at the same time and now, two weeks after the first application of the gel I still haven't seen any live ants since then. However I am finding hundreds of dead ones gathered together on the floor every morning so it continues to work.

Purchased in June 2020 at Bunnings Warehouse for $8.

Value for Money
5/5
Ease of Use
5/5
Incentivised Review No
Infested Area Kitchen and Outdoors
Pet OwnerNo
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Nathan
NathanHobart, TAS
  • 2 reviews

Great product for the price

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I had an infestation of small black house ants in the walls recently. I firstly sprayed the outside of the house with surface spray, as there were ants nests outside. This stopped further ants from moving into the walls or allowing another colony from starting up again. The rest of the nest that was inside the walls, I placed the talon ant gel next to the trails inside the house and allowed the ants to eat the bait until it was gone. I had to use nearly the whole syringe and place the bait for multiple days, but it has rid the ants in my house. Very happy with the product and will use it again.

Purchased in April 2020 for $8.

Value for Money
5/5
Ease of Use
5/5
Incentivised Review No
Infested Area Bathroom and Kitchen
Pet OwnerNo
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Anthony
AnthonyNew South Wales
  • 4 reviews
  • 5 likes

Did not work with tiny brown ants

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As stated in other reviews if you have small brown ants, don't bother.

I followed the instructions, put the gel in locations I the ants had been visiting. They came out later and just walked around the gel. One or two showed a bit of interest before continuing on.

Purchased in February 2020 at Woolworths for $7.

Value for Money
1/5
Ease of Use
5/5
Incentivised Review No
Infested Area Kitchen
Pet OwnerNo
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Penelope S.
Penelope S.Sydney, NSW
  • 2 reviews
  • 3 likes

Fantastic

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I have an ant problem and saw the advertisement and bought it to try it out.
If the dogs didn't eat their food the ants would attack the food within the hour.
I would spray with surface spray but they would come back. If I left something on the sink, they would be there. I read the instructions and it said not to leave food around one you put the gel down. So I picked up the dog biscuits and made sure there was no other food.
The ants were gone within a day.
Fantastic stuff.

Purchased in February 2020 at Woolworths for $7.99.

Value for Money
5/5
Ease of Use
5/5
Incentivised Review No
Infested Area Kitchen
Pet OwnerYes
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Marnz
MarnzPerth, WA
  • 20 reviews
  • 8 likes

Best on the market

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Purchased in February 2020 at Coles for $8.

Value for Money
4/5
Ease of Use
5/5
Incentivised Review No
Infested Area Bathroom, Bedroom, Kitchen and Living/Dining Room
Pet OwnerYes
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DWEL
DWEL
  • 2 reviews
  • 2 likes

Worked amazingly!

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My kitchen was teeming with ants entering through gaps in the window. After I set a few drops along the ant trail and near it's nest, they were gone in a single day! I was so impressed. Still have half of it left even though all the ants are gone. By far the best product I have tried. Even though it's a small amount for quite a lot of money, the amount they give should last a while.

Value for Money
3/5
Ease of Use
5/5
Incentivised Review No
Infested Area Kitchen
Pet OwnerYes
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Caz
CazEAST GOSFORD
  • 9 reviews
  • 11 likes

Didn't attract the ants

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I put the Talon ant gel where the small brown ants were coming from and around the cat food bowls they were eating the dry cat food and the wet food too. The ants just walked past the gel so I am looking for something else to kill them

Purchased in November 2022 at Coles for $8.

Value for Money
2/5
Ease of Use
5/5
Incentivised Review No
Infested Area Kitchen
Pet OwnerYes
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Mark
Mark
  • 5 reviews
  • 1 like

Ok but I have used better

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Its ok but expensive.
I now use borax powder mixed with sugar or honey.
Borax is still the cheapest and most effective i have seen.
Ant sand is useless against these small black ants they trudge all over it with no effect.
Another very good deterrent is mortein professional spray in a 2.5 litre spray container and Pest Xpert Pro spray crawling that you get from bunnings ..But make sure its the one with the nozzle that flips up and that its the Crawling one not the flying insect one.

Value for Money
2/5
Ease of Use
3/5
Incentivised Review No
Infested Area Bathroom, Bedroom, Kitchen, Living/Dining Room and Outdoors
Pet OwnerYes
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Faith2407
Faith2407Sydney Surrounds, NSW
  • 4 reviews
  • 8 likes

Wish I could give it more stars

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Purchased in January 2020 at Woolworths for $8.

Value for Money
5/5
Ease of Use
5/5
Incentivised Review No
Infested Area Bathroom, Bedroom, Kitchen and Living/Dining Room
Pet OwnerNo
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Works very well on household ants in SE Queensland

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We put small amounts of the gel along ant trails and within minutes they encircle it and take it away apparently killing the nest. Sometimes ants of the same or a different type are seen exploring along the old trails and with the application of a bit more gel they disappear as well. Great stuff, too expensive, however, when you can't locate the nest for a good spray with liquid ant poison it is the next best option.

Purchased in December 2018 for $8.

Value for Money
1/5
Ease of Use
5/5
Incentivised Review No
Infested Area Kitchen, Living/Dining Room and Outdoors
Pet OwnerYes
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Deb8177
Deb8177Melbourne
  • 3 reviews
  • 1 like

The Ants didn't touch it!

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Squeezed it out in a few different places. Even into the gap where the ants were coming from. Not one ant went near it. The stuff just dried up and the ants continued on. Another waste of money.

Purchased in April 2022 for $7.

Value for Money
1/5
Ease of Use
4/5
Incentivised Review No
Infested Area Kitchen
Pet OwnerYes
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Questions & Answers

Jamie K
Jamie Kasked

Does TALON Ant Killer Gel harm plants? I have black ants eating my dragon fruit tree and I want them to stop but don’t want to kill the plant

1 answer
jeff kornhauser
jeff kornhauser

no you only use a small 1cm blob near or on the ant trail

Bruce G.
Bruce G.asked

is it ok to use this product indoors?

2 answers
Steve C.
Steve C.

Most definitely, I used it indoors and completely destroyed an entire colony of ants.
As with all pest products, best not to use close to food preparation areas.

jeff kornhauser
jeff kornhauser

yes

DesD
DesDasked

what is the active ingrediant?

1 answer
jeff kornhauser
jeff kornhauser

it's in woolies... pop in and read the label!

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Details

Talon’s Ant Killer Gel is a highly versatile gel insecticide that can be applied both horizontally and vertically. Ants are immediately attracted to the gel and transfer the gel via their bodies to the brood and queen of the nest, ensuring effective ongoing control throughout the colony.

Features

  • Kills the ants you can see and the ones you can’t
  • Kills the queen and destroys ants in the nest through delayed mortality allowing for transfers
  • Clear, non-staining, odourless gel
  • Can be applied to all horizontal and vertical surfaces
  • Low toxicity to humans and pets
  • Used by professionals across the globe
  • Can be used indoors and outdoors
  • Do not apply to surfaces that food contacts

What reviewers thought

This is a great product for the price which effectively eliminates ant infestations in and around the home. Some reviewers noted that the product doesn’t work as well on small brown ants.

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