STEM Liquid Ant Baits (4-Count) Deal — Is $1.29 Worth It?

STEM's plant-derived liquid ant baits just dropped to $1.29 for a 4-pack — here's who this deal actually makes sense for and one thing to know before you buy.

What you're actually getting here

STEM makes its ant baits with plant-based active ingredients, which appeals to people who want something less harsh around kids or pets than traditional borax-heavy formulas. Liquid bait stations work by luring worker ants in to feed, then letting them carry the slow-acting stuff back to the colony — so you're targeting the source, not just the trail. A 4-count pack is enough to cover a kitchen perimeter or address a couple of entry points. At $1.29, it's essentially a no-risk trial if you're already crossing the $35 free-shipping threshold on an order anyway.

The one thing worth knowing before you order

Liquid baits are designed for sweet-feeding ants — the kind drawn to spills and crumbs. If you're dealing with a grease or protein-feeding ant species (common in the South and Southwest), liquid bait often gets ignored entirely. Also, 4 stations won't cut it for a serious infestation spreading across multiple rooms; think of this as a preventive measure or early-stage solution. If the problem is already established, you may need to pair this with additional stations or a different bait type. For light seasonal ant activity, though, this price point is hard to argue with.