Maxforce Quantum Ant Bait Gel 4.23 oz Tube with 10 Refillable Stations — Long-lasting Hygroscopic Formula

Maxforce Quantum is a long-lasting liquid ant bait gel that attracts foraging ants with a sweet, moisture-retaining formula so they carry the active ingredient back to the nest to reduce entire colonies.

Designed for professional and home use, this 4.23 oz (120 g) tube of Envu Maxforce Quantum contains 0.03% imidacloprid in a clear, odorless gel that stays attractive far longer than typical baits. Its hygroscopic formulation absorbs moisture instead of drying out, keeping ants feeding for weeks to months. The product comes with 10 refillable bait stations for neat placement indoors or in sheltered outdoor locations. Note: the product line was formerly sold under Bayer; newer stock is branded Envu, and older Bayer-labeled tubes may appear in listings.

How does Maxforce Quantum work to reduce an ant population?

The gel relies on ants' natural foraging and food-sharing behavior. Foragers consume the sweet, carbohydrate-rich bait, return to the colony, and transfer the active ingredient through trophallaxis so it reaches workers, larvae, and the queen.

• Active ingredient: imidacloprid 0.03% in a sweet liquid matrix.
• Domino effect: foragers spread bait within the nest rather than being immediately killed.
• Visible reductions in activity usually begin within days, with ongoing decline over weeks.

Where and how should I apply the tube and bait stations?

Use the needle-tip tube to place pea-sized spots or thin lines in cracks, crevices, voids, and along ant trails where workers are active. You can also dispense the gel into the included refillable stations for tidy placement in kitchens, utility rooms, garages, or sheltered outdoor perimeters.

• Apply 0.2 g per 100 sq ft or 0.6 g per 10 linear feet of ant trail as a general guideline.
• Place stations near entry points, baseboards, under appliances, and near ant runways.
• Do not spray insecticides directly onto bait or kill foragers near fresh placements.

How long does the bait remain effective and when should I refill?

Because Quantum’s formula is hygroscopic, it resists drying and can remain attractive much longer than standard gels—often weeks to months under typical indoor conditions. Check stations periodically; refill when the bait level drops or activity returns.

• Remains moist and attractive for extended periods in protected indoor sites.
• If severe infestations occur, gel can be diluted with sugar-water for bulk stations (follow label guidance).
• Replace or refresh bait if contaminated or exposed to rain when used outdoors.

Which ant species does this bait control and which ones it won’t?

Maxforce Quantum is formulated for sweet-attracted species and is effective against many common household and nuisance ants. It is not intended for species that prefer protein- or grease-based foods.

• Effective against: Argentine, Pharaoh, odorous house ants, pavement ants, ghost ants, crazy ants and similar sweet-attracted species.
• Not effective against: carpenter ants, fire ants, and harvester ants (different bait types required).
• Suitable for use in commercial food-handling areas when applied per label directions because it is clear and odorless.

Who is this product for? Pest management professionals, facility managers, and homeowners dealing with sweet-preferring ant infestations will value Quantum’s long-lasting, moisture-retaining gel and included refillable stations for controlled placement. It is suitable for residential kitchens, restaurants, warehouses, schools, and other commercial sites where discreet, odorless baiting is required. If you work in food-handling environments, follow label instructions for placement and sanitation. For very large or outdoor mega-colonies, consider supplemental control strategies and always adhere to the product label for safe and compliant use.