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Ortho Orthene Fire Ant Killer 1

5 out of 5 stars 9 Reviews | 3 Q&A

Ortho Orthene Fire Ant Killer 1
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5 out of 5 stars Rating: 4.8

9 Reviews | 3 Q&A

Product Overview

Ortho Orthene Fire Ant Killer 1 is specially formulated to help eliminate Fire Ants and Red Harvester Ants by destroying the mound to prevent them from damaging your lawns. It uses Acephate as its active ingredient which effectively kills the queen and eventually get rid of mounds. It features a fast-acting formula which guarantees to start killing in just a few hours. This dry powder formulation also features a reduced odor, plus it does not require watering in to make every application pleasant and much easier. It can be used as mound treatment for home lawns and around ornamental plants including trees, flowers and shrubs. Comes in 12 oz. bottle with a built-in seal opener.

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Features and Specs

Active Ingredient Acephate 50%
Target pests Fire Ants & Red Harvester Ants
For use in Home Lawns, around Ornamental Plants, Flowers, Shrubs and Trees
Application Sprinkle 1 tablespoon Dry Powder over each mound - Do Not Water-in (Not Required)
Do not disturb mounds while treating - Do not apply during heavy dew or just before a rain
Treat new mounds as they appear
Pet safe Yes, if used as directed on label
NOT FOR SALE TO
Special Features Kills the Queen and destroys the mound
Shipping Weight 1.05 lbs
Manufacturer Scotts (Mfg. Number: 0282210)
UPC 071549028220
EPA Registration 239-2632

Customer Reviews

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  • 5 of 5 Stars

    3 day orthene test

    By Mike on 10/30/2018

    I'm impressed, I've tried most products and this by far kills the best,8 acres and 60+ mounds big and small,at the end of 3 day test exactly 100 visible ants left..

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    6 of 7 people found this review helpful

  • 3 of 5 Stars

    Don't seem to work like they say it will

    By Jim on 10/17/2017

    I have now spent hundreds of dollars on this stuff and it will kill some ants. But within a few days I have double the amount of ant mounds. I'll bet my front yard alone has 20 or 30 ant mounds in it now. just can't find a product that actually kills them all.

    Expert ResponseExpert response:
    Thank you for your review. We apologize you did not receive the expected results. With Fire ants it can be tricky to killing them and keeping them away. We recommend a few ways depending on soil temperatures and if the ants are foraging or not. A way to know if they are foraging is put out a potato chip and see if they come to it. If they come to it, they are foraging and the bait system will work. The bait system is using a granular on the mounds themselves, which is using a product similar to the Orthene. If they are not foraging (not coming to the chip) the best method to use is the mound drench application. We recommend this application if the soil temperatures are below 65 degrees and the ants are not foraging. With this application you can broadcast spray around the mound then pour 1-3 gallons of finished solution into the mound it self. The best time to do this is early morning or late evening so that there is a less likely chance the ants won't attack. We have a Fire ant control guide that explains each method of treating for them. You can find that Guide here: http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/fire-ant-identification-guide-a-468.html. If you have any further questions please give us a call at 866-581-7378.

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    5 of 6 people found this review helpful

  • 5 of 5 Stars

    Good stuff--Works!

    By Ed on 07/23/2017

    Best on the market,at a fair price.

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    2 of 5 people found this review helpful

  • 5 of 5 Stars

    Works great

    By James on 04/30/2020

    Used a lot of different products to kill fire ants. This product works as fast or faster than even the liquids. The good thing is the ease of use. Just sprinkle on and let it do it's thing. No watering in or waiting days to see a result. Kills the whole mound. No residual mounds popping up around the area later.

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    2 of 2 people found this review helpful

  • 5 of 5 Stars

    ants gone

    By Luvannhi on 05/22/2020

    put it down and in 4 hours did not see anymore ants or spiders.

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    2 of 2 people found this review helpful

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How do you open the Ortho Orthene Fire Ant Killer 1 bottle?
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You will squeeze (hard) the caps sides on the Ortho Orthene Fire Ant Killer 1 while unscrewing. To easily open inner seal: Aiming away from body invert cap and press down on seal to puncture. Rotate cap at a 3/4 turn while pressing down to cut open seal, remove inner seal.

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Is Ortho Orthene Fire Ant Killer 1 safe for pets?
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You want to use caution when using Ortho Orthene Fire Ant Killer 1 do not allow people or pets to enter the treated area until dusts have settled. Follow label accordingly. 

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How long before you can wash the Ortho Orthene Fire Ant Killer 1 away so that pets can safely walk on the treated area?
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According to the product label, it is recommended to keep people and pets out of the treated area until the Ortho Orthene Fire Ant Killer 1 dust has settled. This is just a few hours outside.  You do not want to remove/wash the product away as it would not be bale to do it’s job.

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Ortho Orthene Fire Ant Killer 1 5 out of 5 stars Rating: 4.8 (9 Reviews / 3 Q&A)

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