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Ortho® Fire Ant Killer Mound Treatment - variant - 02055
Ortho
Fire Ant Killer Mound Treatment
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Ortho
Fire Ant Killer Mound Treatment
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Overview
- ANT HILL KILLER: Ortho Fire Ant Killer Mound Treatment1 kills fire ant mounds and the queen
- FIRE ANT SOLUTION: Keeps new mounds from forming
- FAST ACTING TREATMENT: Kills fire ant hills in 15 minutes
- LAWN AND GARDEN CONTROL: Use on lawns, ornamental plants, and flower gardens
- EASY TO APPLY: Simply apply 2/3 cup of product over each fire ant mound and the surrounding 3-foot diameter
Specs and Details
Active Ingredients
- 0.2% Bifenthrin
Cautions
- Harmful if swallowed. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet.
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.
- View Product Label
- Safety Data Sheets can be found at scottsmsds.com
Description
Reclaim your lawn from fire ants with Ortho® Fire Ant Killer Mound Treatment1. This insect control product kills mounds in 15 minutes. In addition, it kills both the mound and the queen, and keeps new mounds from forming. Use this pest control product on residential lawns, ornamental plants and flower gardens. To treat mounds, apply 2/3 cup of product over each fire ant mound and the surrounding 3-foot diameter. After application, drench the mounds with 2 gallons of water. Do not water to the point of run-off, and do not make applications in the rain. For best results, apply in cool weather (65°F to 80°F) or in the morning or late evening hours when ants are most active. Do not apply this product to vegetables. Do not allow people and pets to re-enter treated area until granules have been watered in and area has dried. With Ortho® Fire Ant Killer Mound Treatment1, you can get rid of fire ants and get back to enjoying your lawn.
Step by Step Instructions
How to Use
- Apply 2/3 cup of this product over each fire ant mound and the surrounding 3-foot diameter. 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, and streets where the product is likely to wash off into sewers and waterways.
Where to Use
- On residential lawns and on ornamentals and flower gardens
When to Apply
- Whenever fire ant activity is present.
How Often to Apply
- As needed
Special Instructions
Watering Tips
- After applying the product, drench the mounds with 2 gallons of water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How should I apply Ortho Fire Ant Killer Mound Treatment1?
Apply 2/3 cup of this product over each fire ant mound and the surrounding 3-foot diameter. After applying the product, drench the mounds with 2 gallons of water.
How long does it take for Ortho Fire Ant Killer Mound Treatment1 to work?
This product begins killing fire ants in 15 minutes.
Bugs Controlled
Fire ants
Our Environment
This product is extremely toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates. To protect the environment, do not allow pesticide to enter or run-off into storm drains, drainage ditches, gutters or surface waters. Applying this product in calm weather when rain is not predicted for the next 24 hours will help to ensure that wind or rain does not blow or wash pesticide off the treatment area. Sweeping any product that lands on a driveway, sidewalk, or street, back onto the treated area of the lawn will help to prevent run-off to water bodies or drainage systems.
Kids & Pets
Do not allow people and pets to re-enter treated areas until granules have been watered in and area has dried.