Michael from Portal, Georgia writes
If I apply 1 oz to 1 gallon of water and apply it to my yard in April before the fire ants begin to surface. How long should I expect it to last? October? My goal is to spray in April and not have to spray before the cold weather arrives. Should I mix it a little stronger? 1 1/2 oz per gallon? Thanks for your help.
The highest rate for Talstar P Professional Insecticide is 1 oz per gallon of water and if sprayed on the grass it should be reapplied every 30 days. Fire ant treatments on the label are as follows:
For Ant and Fire Ant Mounds control is optimized by combining broadcast applications that will control foraging workers and newly mated fly-in queens with mound drenches that will control existing colonies. If the soil is not moist, then it is important to irrigate before application or use a high volume application. Apply broadcast treatments at 0.6 to 1 fluid oz. per 1,000 square feet. Use enough finished volume to penetrate thatch or sod. Treat mounds by applying 1 fl oz Talstar P Professional per mound in 1 to 2 gallons water by sprinkling the mound until it is wet and treat 3 feet out around the mound. Use the higher volume for mounds larger than 12”. Treat mounds with sufficient force to break their apex and allow the insecticide solution to flow into the ant tunnels.
Answer last updated on: 01/24/2025
