When you apply the product properly in a broadcast application you only have to keep the pets and children out of the area during the application. Once the product is broadcast, only a very minute amount will be available (and a child or dog would be very hard pressed to even find that amount in a b…
Read Full Answer »You do not have to have a broadcast spreader to apply Advion Fire Ant Bait though it can make the application a bit easier for you. You can simply just sprinkle the bait around (not on) the mounds as directed on the product label. As long as the spreader you have can be calibrated to spread the smal…
Read Full Answer »Advion Fire Ant Bait should not be used in a yard that has chickens. Please contact your Cooperative Extension Office and speak with the Ag deparment to see what would be best for your specific situation. We apologize for this inconvenience.
Advion Fire Ant Bait should not be used on an area of edible vegetation. We recommend that you treat outside the dripline of the garden only.
Like many fire ant baits, Advion Fire Ant Bait should be applied more than once. The product needs to be applied when they are actively foraging, usually when the soil surface temperature is above 60 degrees. You can make up to 4 applications of ADVION® fire ant bait per year. These are genera…
Read Full Answer »You can find all warnings and precautions by reading the Advion Fire Ant Bait product label and the MSDS . We provide both the product label and the MSDS on our website on each individual product page for your convenience.
Advion Fire Ant Bait has a shelf life of 2 years unopened. Once opened, it should be used within 6 months.
You do not have to have a broadcast spreader to apply Advion Fire Ant Bait and most spreaders will not dispense such a small amount as 1.5 lbs per acre. You can simply just sprinkle the bait around (not on) the mounds as directed on the product label.
We would recommend Advion Fire Ant Bait. It will control the entire fire ant colony in just 24 to 74 hours and can be used either for broadcast applications or for treating fire ant mounds directly. It is safe for both pets and children when used as directed. When you apply the product properl…
Read Full Answer »Advion Fire Ant Bait is not labeled to be used in pastures where horses and other companion animals graze as it not safe for them to consume.
Depending on what fertilizer you are using, you most likely need to water it in. Advion Fire Ant Bait will not be as effective if gets wet after application. Please refer to the product label for proper application instructions.
Do not apply Advion Fire Ant Bait where/when conditions could favor runoff. Do not apply directly to water, to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment rinsewater. Advion Fire Ant Bait Product La…
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The 2lb jug of Advion Fire Ant Bait will cover over an acre as 1.5lbs will cover an acre.
You shouldn’t apply Advion Fire Ant Bait if the soil is wet with dew, irrigation, or rainfall. Do not apply this product if rain is expected within 3 hours of the application. Rainfall or irrigation within 2 to 3 hours after application may reduce effectiveness and a repeat application withi…
Read Full Answer »Make an application with broadcast equipment capable of applying 1.5 pounds of Advion Fire Ant Bait per acre. Calibrate and adjust equipment prior to application to ensure that the proper rate of product will be applied. We recommend checking with the spreader manufacturer for settings. Retreat a…
Read Full Answer »To treat Fire ants under the slab of a home, we recommend Extinguish Plus. Extinguish Plus can be used indoors in cracks and crevices and outdoors.
After using Advion Fire Ant Bait you should wait at least a year to plant anything edible in that area out of an abundance of caution, or replace the soil if you need to plant before than.
Advion Fire Ant Bait should not be applied inside the dripline of fruit trees to prevent contamination as it is not labeled to be used around edibles.
Advion Fire Ant Bait contains multiple food based ingredients that act as attractants in the bait, but that specific information is privy to the manufacturer.
Yes, you could potentially use a hand spreader to apply an ant bait such as Advion Fire Ant Bait. Since the rates for ant baits are very low, we recommend starting on the lowest setting on your spreader and then adjusting if needed.