Advion Fire Ant Bait - Questions & Answers

Advion Fire Ant Bait can not be used in the soil where you are going to plant but can be used around the perimeter and will help with ants.

The Advion Fire Ant Bait product label does not mention any restrictions or precautions regarding using this product on properties where water is provided by a well. 

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 small amount needed per acre you could use it. Please contact the manfacturer of the spreader for specific settings.

For best results, Advion Fire Ant Bait should be applied when rainfall or irrigation is not expected for atleast 4 hours after the application. Per the product label, rainfall or irrigation within 2 to 3 hours after application may reduce effectiveness and a repeat application within 7 days may be necessary to achieve the desired level of control. Do not apply if the area to be treated is wet with dew, irrigation or rainfall.

Advion Fire Ant Bait is not designed to be dissolved in water. Application instructions per the label are below.  It is a dry bait granule that is spread.
 
SPECIFIC USE DIRECTIONS:

1. Broadcast Treatments: Make 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. Retreat after 12-16 weeks if needed.
2. Individual Mound Treatments: Do not disturb the mound. Do not apply to tops of mound. Apply 4 level tablespoons (0.5 oz) of ADVION fire ant bait per mound, uniformly distributing the product 3-4 feet around the mound. Retreat after 12-16 weeks if needed. Individual mound treatments.

 

Advion Fire Ant Bait does have a different active ingredient than Extinguish Plus. So using it would give you different results. The Advion Fire Ant Bait can also be applied year-round, while you don't want to apply the Extinguish Plus during the late fall and winter months. 

Advion Fire Ant Bait is a great product for the control of existing ant populations, but it would not be looked at as a product that would prevent mounds from forming. Many ant colonies, including fire ants, will have their colonies start below the soil surface and move onto the property underground before the mound makes its way to the surface where it is visible. Using residual insecticide sprays or granules in the yard would be a more effective method to try and prevent ant colonies from growing in number quickly. 

Advion Fire Ant Bait should be applied at the first sign of fire ant activity. 

In regards to using baits and insecticides, Demon Max and Advion Fire Ant Bait applications need to be applied in different areas in order to keep the insecticide from contaminating the bait. There are no issues with apply a Weed n Feed and insecticide together as one is for turf and one is for insects. 

We would recommend using Advion Fire Ant Bait for treating fire ant mounds individually or as a broadcast application over the entire lawn and using Demon Max for residual control on exterior foundation, around windows, doors, under sofits and eaves but also spraying the upper and lower foliage of bushes, trees, shrubs, etc in landscape beds and wooded areas around the home.

Review the Advion Fire Ant Bait product label for mound and broadcast rates. 

Keep in mind, Demon Max is oil based so it can stain surfaces, siding, etc and also burn foliage if applied during the heat of the day or mixed stronger than the product label recommends.

We recommend mowing before application of Advion Fire Ant Bait for better control. 

Advion Fire Ant Bait is safe for both pets and children when used as directed.  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 broadcast application), which would not be enough to harm your dogs or child. The product SDS also says that the product is not likely to be hazardous if inhaled or swallowed or if it comes into contact with skin.

 
 

Yes, Advion Fire Ant Bait should be used within 6 months of opening. If unopened (and stored in a cool dry place), it has a 4-5 year shelf life.

Yes, we offer Advion Fire Ant Bait in a 25 lb bag. You may place an order online at domyown.com, or you can give us a call at 866-581-7378 Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm ET for a representative to assist you in placing an order. 

Before treating again with the Advion Fire Ant Bait, we recommend testing to see if they are foraging for food at this time. Usually, in the fall and winter, they are less likely to forage for bait. Place a regular potato chip near the mound without disturbing it. If the fire ants are attracted, we recommend reapplying the bait as directed, no sooner than 7 days from the initial application. Please take a few moments to review our treatment and prevention tips here.

Advion Fire Ant Bait is a granule, and it is labeled for Imported Fire Ants, Big-headed Ants, and Pavement Ants and is the ideal choice for broadcast applications or for treating fire ant mounds directly. Outside only.
 
Advion Ant Bait Gel contains the same active ingredient as Advion Fire Ant Bait but is labeled for all major species of ants, and it is in a gel form. Indoor applications can include cracks and crevices along walls or floors, in and around furniture and cabinetry, behind or under appliances, around sinks, within or near garbage collection areas, and in attics and crawl spaces. Indoor & Outdoor
 

You do not mix Advion Fire Ant Bait with water. Per the label adding water or applying before rain fall will affect effectiveness.  Product should also only be applied when area is dry.