Sevin® Insect Killer Granules treats fire ants in lawns, but also treats these pests and their mounds in vegetable and fruit gardens. Broadcast the ready-to-use granules for thorough, uniform cover or use 1/2 cup per mound treatment.
How long does it take Sevin dust to kill ants?
This product kills mounds in 15 minutes and queens within 24 hours, and it keeps protecting for up to six months. Sevin® Insect Killer Granules treats fire ants in lawns, but also treats these pests and their mounds in vegetable and fruit gardens.
What is the best product to kill fire ants?
- BEST OVERALL: Ortho Orthene Fire Ant Killer.
- BEST BAIT: Amdro 100099307 Block Perimeter Ant Bait Granules.
- BEST GEL: Syngenta Advion Ant Gel 4 Tubes 30 Grams.
What kills fire ants instantly?
Pouring 2 to 3 gallons of very hot or boiling water on the mound will kill ants about 60% of the time. Otherwise, the ants will probably just move to another location. Very hot or boiling water will kill the grass or surrounding vegetation that it is poured upon.