Fire Ants are notoriously hard to get rid of and even harder to live with. Luckily there's Fertilome Come And Get It II Fire Ant Killer to combat these pest insects. Ants find this spinosad-based bait very appealing - so much so, that they will take it back into their mound to share with the rest of the colony - including their queen. Ants start dying in 24-36 hours with mound or colony destruction in 3-14 days. Broadcast applications may take longer.
As with most other pest control products, using this product pro-actively and correctly will increase your chances of success in eliminating the colony. Soon after mating, fire ant and harvester ant queens fly into an area, burrow into the ground and start laying their eggs. This is the beginning of a colony. It is not uncommon for there to be several flights in summer months, often right before it rains. Several weeks after the eggs have been laid, the new mounds begin to appear. You probably won't see the queen laying her eggs or know when that a colony is forming until you see the mound. But, by using a combination of mound and broadcast applications of this insecticide, you can control visible mounds while preventing new mounds from forming.
- Effective against Red Imported Fire Ants (Solenopsis invicta) and Harvester Ants
- Odor-free and easy to use
- Do not disturb mounds before, during, or after treatments
- For outdoor use only – Apply around the perimeters of homes, ornamental plants, trees and shrubs, and lawns and gardens
- Apply when ants are active (usually when temperatures are warmer than 60°F) in the early morning or late evening when the ants are actively foraging
- Water may affect the efficacy of this product, so don't water after application or if rain is expected
- Avoid mowing 1 day before application
- Extremely large mounds may require repeat applications
- Broadcast every other month during the warm months to keep ants from establishing, starting, or forming new mounds
For more detailed information, including applications specific to home gardens and crops, please refer to the manufacturer's label under the DOCS tab.
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This Product Controls These Pests or Diseases:
Red Imported Fire Ants (Solenopsis invicta) and Harvester Ants.
USE RESTRICTIONS –
- Do not disturb mounds before, during, or after treatments.
- Do not water in bait.
- Do not water within 6 hours of a mound application or within 24 hours of a broadcast application.
- Do not apply to landscape areas. For outdoor use only. Only for application to gardens and earthen areas around homes.
USE PRECAUTIONS –
- Avoid mowing 1 day before application.
- If rain occurs within 6 hours of a mound application or within 24 hours of a broadcast application, adequate foraging of the bait may not occur, and re-treatment may be necessary.
- Kitchen utensils should not be used for measuring. Keep measuring utensils with pest control products away from children.
- Maintain the attractiveness and freshness of the bait by keeping the container tightly sealed in a dark and dry area and using product within the season of purchase.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS –
Mound Application:
Use 4 tbsp. for each mound. For mounds larger than 15" in diameter, use 6 tbsp. Sprinkle over & around mound in a 4-ft. diameter circle.
Broadcast Application:
Use ⅓-⅔ cup/1,000 sq ft or 3-6 cups/10,000 sq ft or 2½-5 lbs/acre. Use higher rates for heavier infestations, faster activity and greater overall control. Spread with a hand-held or ground-driven rotary spreader.
WHEN TO APPLY –
- Apply when ants are active (usually when temperatures are warmer than 60°F).
- The best time to apply is in the cooler early morning or late evening hours when fire ant and harvester ant foraging is at its peak.
- Mounds will usually be eliminated or destroyed in 3-14 days after treatment.
- Extremely large mounds may require repeat applications
- Make a broadcast application every other month during the warm months to keep ants from establishing, starting, or forming new mounds
Environment:
This product is toxic to aquatic invertebrates. To protect the environment, do not allow pesticide to enter water or runoff into storm drains, drainage ditches, gutters or surface waters. Apply this product in calm weather when rain is not predicted for the next 24 hours will help to ensure that wind or rain does not blow or wash pesticide off the treatment area. Sweeping any product that lands on a driveway, sidewalk or street back onto the treated are of the lawn or garden will help to prevent runoff in water bodies or drainage systems.
Storage:
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal. Store in a cool dry place out of the reach of children and domestic animals. Store in original container only.
Cannot Be Shipped To: AK,CA,CO,HI,ID,MT,NM,NV,OR,WY
Warning & Toxicities:
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Harmful if swallowed. Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.
Active Ingredients/Guaranteed Analysis:
Spinosad (a mixture of spinosyn A and spinosyn D).....0.015%
Other Ingredients............................................................99.985%
Total..................................................................................100.00%
