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Ortho® MAX® Fire Ant Killer Broadcast Granules

Ortho Max Fire Ant Granules

Overview & Benefits

    • Kills mounds and the queen
    • Prevents new fire ant mounds from forming for up to 6 months
    • Treats up to 5,000 square feet

Available sizes:

    11.5 lb. Bag

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, it is important to irrigate before application.

Mound Treatment: Apply 1/2 cup over each fire ant mound. A 4-foot 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 1 to 2 gallons of water.

When to Apply

For best results, apply during the morning or late evening when it is cool and the ants are most active. Apply when temperatures are between 65 to 80°F.

How often to apply

One application controls fire ants for the entire season. For extended fire ant control and prevention, apply in spring and late summer.

Where to Use

For use on residential lawns.

Where Not to Use

For residential lawn use only.

Coverage Area

Treats up to 5,000 square feet.

What it Controls

Insects: Fire ants. Also kills argentine, odorous, pyramid, pavement, and red harvester ants.

Container Type

bag

Active Ingredients

0.2% Bifenthrin

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