Acephate 75 SP will kill the fire ants by ingestion and treating the mound directly.
Fire Ants Mound Treatments:
• Dry Method- Evenly distribute 1 to 2 teaspoons over the mound
• Drench Method- Mix 1 oz. in 5 gals. of water. Apply 1 gal. of mix to each mound area by sprinkling the mound until it is wet and treat a four (4) foot diameter circle around the mound
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The Hi-Yield Fire Ant Control With Acephate does have a strong odor and there is no specific time that the smell will dissipate.
Acephate 75 is not labeled for controlling leaf cutter ants so would not be recommended.
Leaf cutter ants can be a difficult pest to get rid of. The colonies are large and the ants make their own food so poison baits only have limited effects on this species of ants. According to several university websites Maxforce Complete Bait Granulescontaining hydramethylnon are some what effective, though they will usually eliminate only about 30% of a large colony in one treatment and will need to be reapplied several times. Deltagard granules is one of the only products actually labeled for leaf cutter ants. The product label recommends treating the mound directly and lightly watering the granules in. Again it may take several treatments to get the desired results. We also recommend contacting your local cooperative extension office to see if they have any recommendations for products that have worked for other people in your region.
Hi-Yield Fire Ant Control With Acephate cannot be used in vegetable gardens. We do carry a product called Ferti-Lome Come and Get It! Fire Ant Killer that can.
We recommend that you keep the baby out of that area until properly ventilated and proper product clean up is complete. Please contact the following number for spill information 800-424-9300. Seek medical attention immediately if infant inhaled the product.
The Hi-Yield Fire Ant Control With Acephate does have a strong odor and although the smell will eventually dissipate, the time it will take to do so can vary depending on weather conditions, etc.
If your dog appears to be acting out of the ordinary after consuming Hi-Yield Fire Ant Control With Acephate please contact your vet immediately!