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Ortho® Fire Ant Mound Blitz™
Ortho® Fire Ant Mound Blitz™
$11.49
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Overview
- CONVENIENT FIRE ANT SOLUTION: Ready-to-use packs kill the queen and her mound with a single pour
- FAST ACTING TREATMENT: Kills the queen and destroys the mound in just 60 minutes
- LAWN AND GARDEN CONTROL: Use on home lawns and around ornamental plants, including flowers, shrubs, and trees
- EASY TO USE: Pre-measured packs kill a single mound—no mixing, measuring, or watering needed
- 8 READY-TO-USE PACKS: One bag contains 8 pre-measured fire ant packs
Specs and Details
Active Ingredients
- Acephate: 50%
Cautions
- This product is harmful if swallowed. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes and clothing.
- When handling this product, wear long-sleeved shirt and long pants, shoes plus socks, and chemical resistant gloves made of any water proof material. Wash the outside of the gloves with soap and water before removing.
- Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet.
- Remove contaminated clothing and wash clothing before reuse.
Disposal Methods
- If Empty: Do not reuse or refill this container. 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.
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- Safety Data Sheets can be found at scottsmsds.com
Description
Take out fire ant mounds the easy way! With Ortho® Fire Ant Mound Blitz™, you can kill the queen and her mound with just one pour. This fire ant killer comes in individual blitz packs that contain the perfect amount of product to kill a single mound. Plus, it gets to work as soon as it's applied, killing the queen and destroying the mound in just 60 minutes. Use this pest control product on home lawns and around ornamental plants, including flowers, shrubs and trees. All you have to do is tear open the packet and pour the product over the mound - that's it. No mixing, measuring or watering required. For best results, apply when fire ants are most active. Do not apply during heavy dew or just before a rain, and make sure people and pets stay out of the treated area until the dust has settled. Each bag of Ortho® Fire Ant Mound Blitz contains 8 pre-measured packs of fire ant killer. Biting back has never been easier with Ortho® Fire Ant Mound Blitz™.
Step by Step Instructions
How to Use
- Rip the packet along the perforated edge.
- Pour the dry powder contents over a mound.
- Do not disturb the mound while treating.
When and Where to Use
Where Not to Use
- Do not apply during heavy dew or just before a rain.
Where to Use
- Use as a mound treatment for home lawns and around ornamental plants, including flowers, shrubs, and trees.
When to Apply
- For best results, apply when fire ants are most active.
- Applications made under prolonged hot and dry conditions may be ineffective due to the location of the ants deep in the nest.
How Often to Apply
- Treat new mounds as they appear.
Special Instructions
Watering Tips
- No watering in required.
Mixing Instructions
- No mixing required.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take for Ortho Fire Ant Mound Blitz to work?
An individual pack kills the queen and destroys the mound in just 60 minutes.
When is the best time to apply Ortho Fire Ant Mound Blitz?
Apply when fire ants are most active. Applications made under prolonged hot and dry conditions may be ineffective due to the location of the ants deep in the nest.
Kids & Pets
People or pets should stay out of the treated area until the dust has settled.
Our Environment
This pesticide is toxic to birds. Do not apply directly to water. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters or rinsate. 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. Cover or soil-incorporate spills.