Fire Ant Bait

Assurance Fire Ant Bait is labeled for use in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.

Apply as a broadcast application at the rate of 1 to 1.5 pounds of product per acre.

Assurance Fire Ant Bait may be used in combination with other EPA registered products for the immediate control of fire ants, and should be applied simultaneously with other EPA registered bait products. Follow the product label to be sure all products can legally be combined.

Calibrate to apply as a broadcast application at the rate of 1 to 1.5 pounds of product per acre.

Assurance Fire Ant Bait may be used in combination with other EPA registered products for the immediate control of fire ants, and should be applied simultaneously with other EPA registered bait products. Read all labels — the label is the law.

Apply in early morning or late afternoon when ground conditions are dry and rain is not expected for at least six hours. Application during the heat of the day or in wet or rainy weather can reduce the effectiveness of the bait and make it less attractive to foraging ants.

IGRs are slower in activity than conventional products, so the effects may not be immediately evident. Reduction in colony size can be seen beginning at three weeks, with colony elimination within 8 to 10 weeks — and control is complete without the concern of rebounding or the colony relocating.

You can find this information on the product label and Safety Data Sheet.

For the best shelf life, store Assurance Fire Ant Bait in a dry, low-humidity area out of direct sun.

Assurance Fire Ant Bait is approved for use around pets and livestock as long as it is applied according to the product label instructions. No withdrawal or grazing restrictions are necessary on treated areas.

In areas of heavy infestation, repeat applications may be necessary 10 to 12 weeks following the initial application.

The IGR S-Methoprene is contained in an attractant bait that foraging workers carry back to the mound to feed to the queen. It affects queen reproduction: when existing workers die, replacement workers are not produced, resulting in starvation and elimination of the queen and colony.

For areas of high infestation, broadcast at the higher end of the recommended application rate (1.5 lbs per acre) and continue to treat the area within the allowable frequency to keep infestations under control.

The most common mistakes involve not following the product label. Application during the heat of the day or when rain is expected within 6 hours will reduce effectiveness, and moisture reduces the attractiveness of the bait in wet areas.

Assurance Fire Ant Bait has the same effectiveness in nearly all soil types.

The best time to broadcast is when soil is dry and outside the hottest part of the day.

Do not apply directly to water, areas where surface water is present, or intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of rinsate or equipment washwaters.

Pesticide Disposal: Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility.

Container Disposal: Plastic bags — nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill. Completely empty the bag into application equipment, then offer for recycling if available or dispose of the empty bag in a sanitary landfill or by incineration, or, if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.