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Extinguish Professional Fire Ant Bait combines (S)-Methoprene, an Insect Growth Regulator (IGR), with attractive bait that foraging fire ant workers take back to the queen. (S)-Methoprene adversely affects the queen's ability to reproduce, so when existing workers die (normally within a three-week period), no new workers are created to replace them. The result? Starvation and elimination of the entire colony.
TIPS: Extinguish Fire Ant Bait can take 8 to 12 weeks to see results, however, you should only apply this if the soil temperature is about 65 degrees, it is not going to rain within 8 hours, and the fire ants are foraging. It is recommended to broadcast the treatment instead of mound treat for best results, and you should apply the product where the ground is in the sun, since this is where fire ants will nest.
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Active Ingredient S-Methoprene 0.5% Target pests Fire Ants (Use within 3 Months of Opening Bag) For use in Range-land, Pasture Grazing Land, Cropland; Commercial & Residential Flowers, Shrubs, Trees, Golf Courses, Parks, Schools, Sod Farms
* No Withdrawal Period or Grazing Restrictions
* See label for complete listApplication 3 - 5 Tbsp. per mound or 1 - 1.5 lbs. per acre
* Ants must be foraging for this to work
* Do Not Apply in the Late Fall or Winter when Ants are Not Foraging ... it Will Not Work!
* Bait Must Remain Dry (Do Not Apply if it will Rain within 8 Hours
* See label for complete application instructionsPet safe Yes, if used as directed on label Formulation Professional Product NOT FOR SALE TO CA, CT Shipping Weight 3.00 lbs Manufacturer Zoecon EPA Registration 2724-475 EXTINGUISH PROFESSIONAL FIRE ANT BAIT contains an Insect Growth Regulator (IGR) that can be applied anywhere fire ants go.
- Complete control of fire ant colonies.
- Approved for residential turf and landscapes and much more.
- No withdrawal period or grazing restrictions.
- Eliminates and controls colonies without colony relocation.
The IGR is contained in an attractive bait that foraging fire ant workers take back to the mound to feed to the queen. IGR's are different from conventional products which provide a direct kill to fire ants. IGR's work by affecting queen reproduction. The effects of the treatment may not be immediately evident. IGR's are slower in activity than conventional products. Though slower in action, control is complete without the concern of rebounding or movement of the colony to another location. Reduction in colony size can be seen beginning at 3 weeks with colony elimination within 8 to 10 weeks. When existing workers die, replacement workers are not produced resulting in starvation and elimination of the queen and colony.
Extinguish Fire Ant Bait may be used as a preventative application to reduce the buildup of fire ants into unwanted areas. Two to three broadcast applications (using a granule spreader) per year are recommended to prevent the encroachment and subsequent development of new mounds into an area. Repeat applications of Extinguish Fire Ant Bait may be made as often as fire ants are observed.
Do not disturb the mound or dump the bait on the mound! Disturbing the fire ant mound will only stress the colony, causing bait avoidance and possibly splitting the fire ants into more locations.
Broadcast Applications for Fire Ants
Apply Extinguish Fire Ant Bait to areas infested with fire ants at the rate of 1 to 1.5 pounds of product per acre (3.5 tablespoons per 1000 square feet) using a hand seeder or broadcast spreader.
Is Extinguish Professional Fire Ant Bait or Extinguish Plus waterproof? How do weather conditions affect it?
If Extinguish Professional Fire Ant Bait or Extinguish Plus gets wet, it will have reduced palatability, and therefore reduces results. The product should be allied while ground conditions are dry and where rainfall is not expected for more that six hours. Most foraging ants will pick up the bait within six hours after placement.
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Extinguish fire ant bait
By B. on 08/30/2009
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At the recommendation of a friend who has a PhD in entomology, specifically fire ants, I purchased Extinguish Fire Ant Bait. I have used Extinguish for about 10 years. It works great. It w…
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By Jim on 11/22/2010
I've used this bait for about a year now. We have free range chickens and I wanted a safe bait to use around them. I treat about 20 acres with it at the suggested rate and It works very well- you just…
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By Nanette on 09/06/2010
We were plagued by fire ants in Ft. Lauderdale, FL for many, many years and bought everything that came out or was recommended to "work." Nothing did work, in two weeks they would be back. We live in…
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15 Questions & Answers
Helpful Q&A'sQCan Bifen IT be used on horse pasture to control fire ants?How long do u need to wait before u can let the horses back on the pasture. How much should be applied per acre?AThe Bifen IT cannot be used on any pasture area or anywhere that animals graze, even after dry. For fire ant control, the best product to use both for pastures and effectiveness would be the Extinguis…
Read Full Answer »The Bifen IT cannot be used on any pasture area or anywhere that animals graze, even after dry. For fire ant control, the best product to use both for pastures and effectiveness would be the Extinguish Fire Ant Bait. This product has no grazing restrictions for animals and will give you far superior contol over the entire colony of fire ants rather than just part of it like the Bifen will do. If you scroll down on the Extinguish Fire Ant Bait page after following the link we provided above, you will see all the instructions you would need for application. You will typically use 1.5-2lbs per acre.QExtinguish fire ant bait around chickens?We have free range chickens and are afraid the chickens will eat the bait as it looks like "scratch". Any suggestions and/or safety data on Extinguish and poultry. Have used Extinguish for several years and love the results...but chickens are new to us this year.AYou will need to use the Extinguish Bait in only areas that are inaccessible to the chickens. For more information on using Extinguish near chickens we recommend contacting the manufacturer Zoecon at …
Read Full Answer »You will need to use the Extinguish Bait in only areas that are inaccessible to the chickens. For more information on using Extinguish near chickens we recommend contacting the manufacturer Zoecon at 800-877-6374. The manufacturer may have baiting suggestions for your situation.QIs Extinguish Fire Ant Bait waterproof? How do weather conditions affect it?AIf Extinguish Professional Fire Ant Bait gets wet, it will have reduced palatability, and therefore reduces results. The product should be applied while ground conditions are dry and where rainfall is…
Read Full Answer »If Extinguish Professional Fire Ant Bait gets wet, it will have reduced palatability, and therefore reduces results. The product should be applied while ground conditions are dry and where rainfall is not expected for more that six hours. Most foraging ants will pick up the bait within six hours after placement.
