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What are yall using for fire ant killer?
Posted on 3/13/23 at 9:29 am
Posted on 3/13/23 at 9:29 am
I went to Lowe's yesterday as the fire ants are in the cracks on my patio. We are semi-suburban with a lot of land between us and the next house, so I know I'm not going to eradicate them as there is a few acres of woods behind us.
But what I don't get is that you can buy $15/1 pound solution or $4/ 5 pounds of solution.
I understand the $4 for 5lbs is probably an inferior solution but what am I getting for the upgrade?
I bought both this time and going to try my own experiment.
But what I don't get is that you can buy $15/1 pound solution or $4/ 5 pounds of solution.
I understand the $4 for 5lbs is probably an inferior solution but what am I getting for the upgrade?
I bought both this time and going to try my own experiment.
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Posted on 3/13/23 at 9:35 am to tadman
I use the big jug of Amdro granular from SAMS.
Treatment last about a year. By spot treating and not doing the whole yard, 1 jug last a couple of years on a 1/4 acre lot.
I noticed this weekend it's time to get back in the fight.
Treatment last about a year. By spot treating and not doing the whole yard, 1 jug last a couple of years on a 1/4 acre lot.
I noticed this weekend it's time to get back in the fight.
Posted on 3/13/23 at 9:46 am to tadman
I use Amdro on ant piles in the yard and gas or used motor oil when they pop up in joints in the sidewalk or driveway.
Posted on 3/13/23 at 9:53 am to Clyde Tipton
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Amdro granular
Posted on 3/13/23 at 9:54 am to tadman
Bifen
Posted on 3/13/23 at 9:57 am to tadman
Taurus SC before a rain.
Posted on 3/13/23 at 10:36 am to tadman
Bottle of Dawn soap and H2O. Pour from a cup/container or use sprayer. Not much to gain trying to treat large areas. JMHO.
Posted on 3/13/23 at 10:45 am to Bamadiver
As good as it gets-
Posted on 3/13/23 at 10:54 am to Bamadiver
Dish soap kills them??
Posted on 3/13/23 at 11:08 am to REB BEER
Amdro usually works well for me around the house. I have 17 acres (7 that I maintain and 10 that is woods.) and I can generally keep them at bay around the house at least.
Posted on 3/13/23 at 12:15 pm to tadman
Anything with fipronil and/or bifenthrin
Posted on 3/13/23 at 12:20 pm to tadman
Best I've seen is Bayer Top Choice.
But it's expensive. 50lbs bag is close to $200
But it's expensive. 50lbs bag is close to $200
Posted on 3/13/23 at 12:21 pm to tadman
I spray talstar when I think about it.
I put down talstar granules twice a year.
I put down talstar granules twice a year.
Posted on 3/13/23 at 1:00 pm to kengel2
Orthene.
Posted on 3/13/23 at 1:03 pm to Clyde Tipton
quote:me too.
noticed this weekend it's time to get back in the fight.
Posted on 3/13/23 at 1:05 pm to Clyde Tipton
I haven’t noticed a huge difference in killers they all seem to work. I buy the cheap stuff and throw on mound and broadcast a cup or so around the area.
My ants don’t make big mounds. Little mounds about grass high or under. Little crazy mean bastards.
My ants don’t make big mounds. Little mounds about grass high or under. Little crazy mean bastards.
Posted on 3/13/23 at 1:13 pm to biglego
quote:Suffocates them. Also happens that the mixture will help break down the scent trails they use. It's a contact kill, not residual like your typical insecticides.
Dish soap kills them??
Posted on 3/13/23 at 1:22 pm to Bamadiver
Talstar here in Florida.
My house is surrounded by swamps and the only way they can get here in down my dirt road.
I spray the hills in my yard and wipe them out in the road before they get here..
My house is surrounded by swamps and the only way they can get here in down my dirt road.
I spray the hills in my yard and wipe them out in the road before they get here..
Posted on 3/13/23 at 1:31 pm to Turner River Terror
Turner River Terror's house:
I use Amdro bait, it works better long term but isn't instant. If you have a kid's party this weekend and you need them gone fast, use the straight poison that you water in, but be advised they will be back in a couple weeks, with the poison you have to play whack-a-mole with the mounds.
I use Amdro bait, it works better long term but isn't instant. If you have a kid's party this weekend and you need them gone fast, use the straight poison that you water in, but be advised they will be back in a couple weeks, with the poison you have to play whack-a-mole with the mounds.
This post was edited on 3/13/23 at 1:32 pm
Posted on 3/13/23 at 2:46 pm to tadman
i've had good experience with over 'n out.
also read someone's grandma's FB post about using grits to kill ants so idk
also read someone's grandma's FB post about using grits to kill ants so idk
This post was edited on 3/13/23 at 2:51 pm
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