Maxforce Complete Granular Bait will not treat for Tawny Crazy ants. We recommend using Invict Blitz which is specifically labeled for Tawny Crazy ants.
No, Maxforce Complete Granular is not labeled for termites at all. When applied in a trench, Termidor SC would last up to 10 years in the soil. For treatment of drywood termites in the attic, you can apply Bora-Care on raw, natural wood. Once dried, if the wood is sealed the product will last for the life span of the wood.
Maxforce Complete Granular Bait would just be sprinkled from the container. You should not exceed 0.5 oz per 25 lineal feet. Per the label: Sprinkle this product evenly in a 1 - 2 foot wide band adjacent to the structure at a rate of 0.5 oz (one tablespoon) of bait per 25 linear feet.
Applying products soon after mole crickets hatch is the best time to control them, and this will happen in early summer. Maxforce Complete Granular Bait is labeled for crickets, but we offer other products that may be more effective for mole crickets. Please take a look at our article on How to Get Rid of Mole Crickets for more information on specific products and treatment options.
Rain can cause the Maxforce Complete Granular Bait to wash away or get moldy which makes it less attractive. You should not apply this or other granules during precipitation. We do recommend re-applying the bait after heavy rains.
Yes, Maxforce Complete Granular Bait is labeled to be used for a variety of species of ants and will work great in the Bait Plate Stations for indoor use. These Bait Plate Stations allows insects to access both a granule bait and gel bait in one station for their dietary needs.
Maxforce Complete Granular Bait is safe for pets when applied as directed. In addition to treating indoors, Maxforce Complete Brand Granular Insect Bait may be sprinkled around structures and/or applied to refillable/serviceable bait stations as outlined below. Be sure to treat areas where target insects have been observed such as porches, patios, driveways, sidewalks, flower gardens, landscape timbers and around trees, wood piles, air conditioning units and garbage receptacles. I've provided the link to the recommend bait stations below.
Please review our Ant Identification Guide for information on how to identify the specific any species you have. Using a residual spray both inside the home as well as the exterior foundation of the home would also be a good addition to an Ant Treatment Program.
Yes, you could use Maxforce Complete Granular Bait anytime, you just would not want to apply sprays on top of bait placements or vice versa. It should not be the only product used for eradication. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article 'How to Get Rid of Roaches' for more helpful information on eliminating this insect.
Maxforce Complete Granular Bait can be toxic to bees. We do offer Mavrick which is non toxic to honey bees once dry.
You can use the Maxforce Complete Granular Bait in a bait station in the garden or you can sprinkle the granules around the exterior of the garden.
The shelf life of Maxforce Complete Granular Bait is 3-5 years. It should not be stored in conditions that are below 35 degrees or over 90 degrees, and should stored in a dry area.
It is recommended to apply Maxforce Complete Granular Bait about every 2 weeks or anytime the bait gets wet. We would recommend using it with Bait Plate Stations outdoors to keep it from being contaminated by dirt or weather.
Treating the exterior perimeter also with a liquid concentrate such as Cyzmic CS would also help treat them before the get into the house.
Maxforce Complete Granular Bait will work on any ant species that is foraging for proteins as that is the primary ingredient in the product. If you find the ants do not go to it, or they are not interested in proteins currently, then swapping to a sugar based bait such as Advion Ant Bait Gel would be a great alternative. You can also use both side by side in the same area for whichever nutrient need the ant colony has, that way they can pick them up in one spot and take it back to the colony.
No, the Maxforce Complete Granular Bait is not labeled for spiders.
Demand CS would be a great choice for outdoor spider control. It will hold up well to UV rays and rain and because it is a micro-encapsulated insecticide, it works a little bit like a time released formula. For spiders, you would use 0.4 to 0.8 fl oz per gallon of water as directed on the product label.
Maxforce Complete Granular Bait can be applied outside the drip line of fruit trees. This is safe for pets when applied as directed. It is such a small amount of active ingredient it should not harm pets.
Maxforce Complete Granular Bait is not labeled for use on termites. Depending on whether you have subterranean or drywood termites, the treatment will vary. Subterranean termites require a trench treatment around the exterior foundation and drywood termites require treating the colony inside the wood directly.
Please review our Subterranean Termite Treatment Guide and our Drywood Termite Treatment Guide to determine which method is best for your needs.
Maxforce Complete Granular Bait is labeled for crickets so it should eradicate them if used as directed.