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re: Red Ant fix?
Posted on 9/16/25 at 8:42 am to indytiger
Posted on 9/16/25 at 8:42 am to indytiger
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This man knows. Orthene, or anything with Acephate. Its a white powder that smells like vomit.
I just want to say this stuff should come with a huge warning label. Last summer I made the mistake of using a bit around our pool and flower beds close by. The stench was absolutely revolting and ruined my kids birthday pool party 1 week after applying. After 2 weeks I figured I would dillute with water and flooded the area. It just spread the stench. The smell lasted for months if the wind was just right
I now only use Orthene if 30ft+ from common areas. I use gel bait or granules if close to common areas.
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Posted on 9/16/25 at 8:58 am to AutoYes_Clown
To me it kind of smells like rotting cabbage. But I don't find the smell lasts that long. Or maybe I just get used to it and no longer notice. It only kicks up the smell if I hit the area with my mower and create a WMD gas cloud. 
It absolutely takes care of the ants, though. And to me that's worth it.
It absolutely takes care of the ants, though. And to me that's worth it.
Posted on 9/16/25 at 9:22 am to AutoYes_Clown
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I just want to say this stuff should come with a huge warning label. Last summer I made the mistake of using a bit around our pool and flower beds close by. The stench was absolutely revolting and ruined my kids birthday pool party 1 week after applying. After 2 weeks I figured I would dillute with water and flooded the area. It just spread the stench. The smell lasted for months if the wind was just right
I now only use Orthene if 30ft+ from common areas. I use gel bait or granules if close to common areas.
I use this stuff. The smell does not last that long.
Posted on 9/16/25 at 2:08 pm to Wraytex
I saw someone recommend termidor a while back. I had a TON of ant nests all over my yard. Tried termidor...sprayed each nest, did not even perimiter spray like they say to do...I have had maybe 4 ant nests pop up since when its usually been around 20-30
This post was edited on 9/16/25 at 2:09 pm
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