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Asked by Pamela from Bryan, Texas03/13/2024QCan Siesta Insecticide Fire Ant Bait be used in a yard where animals and children play?A
We would recommend children be kept away from areas treated with Siesta Insecticide Fire Ant Bait while you are applying and for about an hour after.
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Asked by Lewis from Ms10/22/2013QIs the Siesta Insecticide Fire Ant Bait safe around small dogs?A
The Siesta Insecticide Fire Ant Bait is safe to use around dogs and cats, they just need to be out of the area while the application is being made.
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Asked by Jackie from Plant City Fl03/04/2014QHow much Siesta Insecticide Fire Ant Bait do I need for 3.5 acres?
How often do I need to apply?ASiesta Insecticide Fire Ant Bait should be applied in the early morning or late afternoon when ants are most active for best results. Ants are most active when temperatures are above 60° F. You should make no more than four applications per year. The product label suggests an application of no …
Read Full Answer »Siesta Insecticide Fire Ant Bait should be applied in the early morning or late afternoon when ants are most active for best results. Ants are most active when temperatures are above 60° F. You should make no more than four applications per year. The product label suggests an application of no more than 1.5lbs per acre. -
Asked by Jean from Hilo, Hi11/04/2014QDoes Siesta act as a bait that is carried back to the Queen?
Instructions do not address eradicating a nest area.ASiesta Insecticide Fire Ant Bait is a bait and will be taken back to the nest and transferred throughout the colony. 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 avoi…
Read Full Answer »Siesta Insecticide Fire Ant Bait is a bait and will be taken back to the nest and transferred throughout the colony. 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.