If it rains after InVict Blitz Ant Granules you will need to re apply.
How long InVict Blitz Ant Granules takes to eliminate an ant colony can vary depending on the type of ant, how large the colony is and how many colonies you are actually dealing with. It can take a few days for small common ants or weeks for others such as the super colony crazy ants
Per the product label when treating inside or outside with InVict Blitz Ant Granules, you can reapply after one week if an infestation is still present. In the future to prevent large insect populations from developing around structures in warm months, a quarterly application around the perimeter and to harborage areas is recommended. This treatment is particularly effective to help prevent the establishment of large colonies.
You should try to treat the colony or nesting site directly. Crazy Ant mounds are not readily visible above ground. Possible nesting sites for Crazy Ants include: soil beneath landscape timbers, logs, mulch firewood and other debris. Crazy Ants may also nest inside rotting wood and tree holes. You can read our article on crazy ants for more treatment information: How to Get Rid of Cray Ants
Using both Invict Blitz Ant Granules and Talstar Pro will be very effective and you have two ways you may apply depending on the layout of your property and what is most convenient for you.
If wanting to use the the Invict Blitz Ant Granules, apply a band 1-3ft wide around perimeter of structure and to individual mounds (1/2-1oz per mound). Wait 3-4 days and allow bait to work and eliminate colony then you can broadcast Talstar over the entire property mixing at 1oz per gallon of water/ 1,000sq ft.
If you want to use Talstar 1st, mix at 1oz per gallon of water/1,000sq feet and apply as broadcast over the entire yard. Once Talstar has dried completely, then you can follow up with the Invict Blitz Ant Granules as band and individual mound treatments. Please see product label for further information.
Yes, InVict Blitz Ant Granules use the active ingredient Imidacloprid which is a neonicotinoid non repellent.