While the soil can be just barely damp it is ideal to have the ground completely dry before application and stay dry for at least 24 hours after putting the Ferti-Lome Come and Get It! Fire Ant Killer down.
Ferti-Lome Come and Get It! Fire Ant Killer can be applied to Tree Nuts, Citrus, Stone Fruit, Tree Fruit, and Vegetables.The product label states to prevent damage to seeds and seedling crops, apply 7 to 28 days before planting.
Ferti-Lome Come and Get It! Fire Ant Killer does not have any recommendations on the label for chickens. So you would most likely need to keep them out of the treatment area for at least 48 hours. We would recommended Extinguish Plus Fire Ant Bait instead which is labeled for pasture and rangelands.
Ferti-Lome Come and Get It! Fire Ant Killer is toxic to aquatic invertebrates. 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 cleaning equipment or when disposing of equipment washwaters. For further information you can speak directly with the manufacturer at 855-270-4776.
Ferti-Lome Come and Get It! Fire Ant Killer contains 0.02% spinosad and it is used dry. If you use one teaspoon or one tablespoon, the active will remain 0.02% spinosad. Please view the SDS Sheet for more technical information.
