Maxforce Quantum Ant Bait – Ideal for Pharaoh ants and more Maxforce Quantum Ant Bait, containing the active ingredient imidacloprid, is a unique liquid bait with a syrup like texture that offers long lasting effective control of most major ant species, including Pharaoh ants. Quantum’s ability to eliminate ant colonies, quickly and effectively, greatly reduces customer call backs. Unlike other ant gel baits that begin to lose moisture immediately, Quantum’s hydroscopic formula retains and absorbs moisture to keep it attractive to ants.