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Siesta Insecticide Fire Ant Bait has the active ingredient, metaflumizone that will control fire ants. Siesta contains a sodium-blocker that is formulated from soybean oil and corn grit and is the only product which does not require metabolism for bioactiviation. This active ingredient is long lasting and has fast control of imported and native fire ants. It works as a broadcast treatment to control foraging ants as well as those on the mound. Siesta is recommended to be applied when temperatures are above 60 degrees in the early morning or late afternoon. This is when ants are the most active. Applications should be avoided in wet conditions or when rain or irrigation is expected within 12 hours.
Product Documents
| Active Ingredient | Metaflumizone 0.063% |
|---|---|
| Target pests | Imported - Native Fire Ants |
| For use in | Lawns, landscape, Golf courses, Container and field grown ornamentals, Athletic fields, Sod farms, Commercial grounds |
| Application |
Suggested Spreader Settings for Broadcast Applications BROADCAST Spreaders: (Settings) Scotts SpeedyGreen 2000 (6.5) Scotts SpeedyGreen 3000 (6.0) Sta-Green 4500 (5.5) Vigoro 4300 (5.0) Craftsman Model 486.19710 (4.5) EZ Spread Model SB5500 - Precision Products (5.0) DROP Spreaders: Scotts AccuGreen 1000 (8.0) Scotts AccuGreen 2000 or 3000 (8.5) HAND-HELD Spreaders: Scotts HandyGreen II (3.5) Earthway EV-N-SPRED Model 2700-A (3.0) Ortho Whirlybird (3.0) |
| Pet safe | Yes, if used as directed on Label |
| Formulation |
Professional Product Group 22B Insecticide |
| NOT FOR SALE TO | AK, CO, DE, IA, ID, IL, IN, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT, WI, WV, WY |
| Shelf Life |
Unopened - two years Opened - three months |
| Special Features | Group 22B Insecticide; Sodium Channel Blocker Insecticide (SCBI) |
| Time to Kill | Within 72 hours |
| Shipping Weight | 1.90 lbs |
| Manufacturer | BASF (Mfg. Number: 59011061) |
| EPA Registration | 7969-232 |
Siesta Insecticide Fire Ant Bait is the only sodium blocker Insecticide that does not require metabolism for bioactivation. It acts on the nervous system, where it blocks the voltage dependent sodium neuron channel. Ants will soon stop feeding, start becomming immobile and then eventually die.
Chemical Family: Semicarbazone
Mode of Action: Metaflumizone is part of a new Insecticide Resistance Action Committee (IRAC) Mode of Action Chemical Group, 22B
Behavior in Ants: Acts through ant ingestion with limited contact activity. Feeding cessation begins quickly - within 15 minutes to 12 hours of ant recruitment of the bait. Insects will die within 72 hours.
Use Rates: 1.0 to 1.5 lb per acre applied by broadcast to the area. Or mound treatments - 1.0 to 2.0 oz ( 2 -4 level tablespoons) around mound. Do not apply more than 6.0 lb per acre per year or four applications.
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Siesta Fire Ant Bait
By Elizabeth on 03/19/2017
Impressive
By Bobby on 05/05/2017
This is the fastest acting bait product I have ever used on fire ants, and I have used them all. Not sure how long it will keep them away or how soon the ants will reemerge, which is affected by several factors. At this point, I am very happy with the product.
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How often do I need to apply?
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Instructions do not address eradicating a nest area.
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Siesta Insecticide Fire Ant Bait can only be used in non-grazed areas per the product label. Extinguish Plus would be a better option as it can be used where companion animals such as horses.
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Siesta Insecticide Fire Ant Bait
Rating: 5 (2 Reviews / 8 Q&A)
