Advion Fire Ant Bait

Tips For Use

Application Tips:

• Applications can be made at any time but are most effective in the morning, when ants start to forage actively (soil temperature >15.5°C and air temperature between 24°C and 32°C).
• No more than 4 applications should be applied per year.
• For optimal effectiveness, use fresh bait and do not apply if the surface is wet with dew or irrigation is planned, or rainfall is forecast within 24-36 hours post-application.
• If follow-up applications are required, make these at 12-16 weeks intervals.
• Fire Ants often nest in open spaces close to other structures, and in colder months, these nests are more visible as they are prone from the surrounding ground level to access more sunlight for warmth.

Broadcast Treatments:

• Baits may be laid using hand-held spreaders, devices attached to motor vehicles or aerial applications.
• Ensure application with broadcast equipment capable of evenly applying 1.7 kg Advion Fire Ant Bait per ha (17gm/100m2).
• Calibrate and adjust equipment before application to ensure that the proper rate of the product will be applied.
• When applying in areas of significant vegetation, utilise application methods to maximise ground-level bait coverage.
• Baiting in fruit, herbs, nuts, and vegetables may only be undertaken in situations where direct contact will not occur with the crop.
• For crops grown at ground level, bait should only be applied to areas/soil that will not result in direct contact of bait with the crop.
• In these circumstances, the application may be undertaken by placing bait on the soil between crop rows.
• Application may NOT be broadcast over the top of crops.
• In orchard/tree crops where fruit may be harvested from the ground (i.e. macadamias), the bait should not be broadcast under trees where it is likely to come into contact with fallen fruit that may be harvested for consumption.

Individual Mound Treatments:

• Do not disturb the mound.
• Do not apply to the tops of the mound.
• Apply 4 level tablespoons (15 g) Advion Fire Ant Bait per mound, uniformly distributing the product about 1 m around the mound.

Restraints:

• Do not apply if the area to be treated is wet with dew, irrigation or rainfall.
• Do not apply directly to crop plants (excluding pastures).

Protection Of Livestock, Wildlife, Fish, Crustaceans And the Environment:

• Very toxic to aquatic life.
• Do not apply directly to water, waterways, or areas where rain may wash the product into aquatic environments.
• Do not contaminate wetlands or watercourses with this product or used containers.
• Do not use in areas where free-range poultry may consume the product.
• Application to areas with no Fire Ants or low density of Fire Ants should be avoided to protect non-target ants.
• If an application is necessary, use handheld spreaders.

Storage:

• Store in the closed, original container in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight.

Safety Directions:

• Wash hands after use.

First Aid:

• If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 131 126.
• For further information, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

This information and product advice is not intended as advice or recommendations for any specific use or circumstance. You should seek specialist advice before using any product. Always follow the manufacturer’s guidelines. Specialist Sales liability is limited.​