Orthene Fire Ant Killer Broadcast Granules
Orthene Fire Ant Killer Broadcast Granules
Overview
- Ortho® Orthene® Fire Ant Killer Broadcast Granules protects your entire lawn from fire ants for up to 6 months
- Prevents new fire ant mounds from forming and controls reinfestation of fire ants from neighboring areas when entire lawn is treated
- Use this fire ant killer to make broadcast treatments to lawns
- Apply this pest control product using a Scotts® spreader and water in after application
- One 13 lb. bag covers up to 5,650 sq. ft.
Specs and Details
Active Ingredients
- 0.20% Bifenthrin
Cautions
- Harmful if swallowed, absorbed through skin, or inhaled. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes and clothing. Avoid breathing dust.
- When handling this product, wear long-sleeved shirt and long pants, shoes plus socks, and chemical-resistant gloves made of any waterproof material.
- User should wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet.
- User should remove clothing/personal protective equipment (PPE) immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing.
Disposal Methods
- Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container.
- If empty: Place in trash or offer for recycling, if available.
- If partly filled: Call your local solid waste agency for disposal instructions. Never place unused product down any indoor or outdoor drain.
Product Label
- This is not the product label. Always read and follow the product label before use.
- Safety Data Sheets can be found at scottsmsds.com
Description
Protect your lawn from fire ants with Ortho® Orthene® Fire Ant Killer Broadcast Granules. With this fire ant killer for lawns, you can enjoy up to 6 months of protection from fire ants on your lawn. This granular pest control product also prevents new mounds from forming and protects your whole lawn with just one broadcast treatment. For best results, apply with a Scotts® drop or broadcast/rotary spreader when ants are most active in morning or late evening and when temperatures are between 65°F and 80°F. Water granules in after application. Do not allow people and pets to re-enter treated areas until granules have been watered in and area has dried. One 13 lb. bag of Ortho® Fire Ant Killer Broadcast Granules covers up to 5,650 sq. ft. of lawn space. This is step 2 in the Ortho® 2-Step System to control fire ants. Start with Ortho® Orthene® Fire Ant Killer1 (sold separately) as Step 1 to destroy existing mounds. Then, use Ortho® Orthene® Fire Ant Killer Broadcast Granules to prevent new mounds from forming.
Step by Step Instructions
How to Use
BROADCAST TREATMENT
- Apply uniformly over your lawn using the suggested spreader settings.
- Water lawn after application to wash granules from the lawn foliage.
- If the soil is not moist, then it is important to irrigate before application.
MOUND TREATMENT
- Apply ½ cup of Ortho® Fire Ant Killer Broadcast Granules over each fire ant mound.
- A 3 ft. diameter circle around the mound should also be treated.
- If the soil is not moist, then it is important to irrigate before application.
- After applying the product, drench the mounds with 2 gallons of water.
When and Where to Use
Where Not to Use
- Do not apply to hard surfaces, such as sidewalks, driveways, or streets, where the product is likely to wash off into sewers and waterways.
- Do not allow pesticide to enter or run off into storm drains, drainage ditches, gutters, or surface waters.
Where to Use
- Use on residential lawns.
When to Apply
- Apply during morning or late evening, when it is cool and the ants are most active.
How Often to Apply
- As needed. One application provides 6 months of control.
Special Instructions
Watering Tips
- Do not water to the point of run-off.
Using with Other Products
- This is Step 2 of the Ortho® 2-Step treatment method. Use in combination with Step 1, Ortho® Orthene® Fire Ant Killer1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Ortho® Orthene® Fire Ant Killer Broadcast Granules be used indoors?
This product is for outdoor use only. Fire ants are best treated at the source - their mounds, which they typically build in lawns, fields, or pastures. If you're seeing ants indoors, you're probably dealing with a different type of ant, like sugar ants, pharaoh ants, or carpenter ants.
What is the best time to apply fire ant killer?
It's best to apply when ants are most active: in the early morning and late evening. Applying during these cooler times of day is better for you, too, since you won't be out during the hottest part of the day. Just make sure temperatures are between 65°F and 80°F.
Are Ortho® Orthene® Fire Ant Killer Broadcast Granules safe to use around my pets?
The best way to keep your pets safe is to follow all label directions. That means not allowing people or pets to reenter treated areas until granules have been watered in and the area has dried.