Isabell from Blountsville, Al writes
We treated approximately 20 mounds one dry afternoon after checking for foraging with the potato chip. Most mounds seemed to have died within a day or two (hurrah!) but a few mounds either moved or still seem active. What happened?
It is recommended to broadcast the treatment of Extinguish Plus Fire Ant Bait instead of mound treat for best results. This is because fire ants do not always come out from the mound area but instead have tunnels coming out 10 feet or more away from the mound. Extinguish Plus is one of the most effective fire ant baits on the market and most folks see results within just a few days but it can take longer depending on the size of the colony. Also, Extinguish will not prevent any new colonies from moving in so treatments should be done as needed following the instructions on the product label. There are also some great tips here.
Answer last updated on: 04/06/2016
