Spectracide One Shot Fire Ant Killer – 3 Months Control, 1.5 lb

Overview

Take command of your landscape with Spectracide One Shot Fire Ant Killer. This ready-to-use bait is designed for outdoor spaces where families, pets, and kids play—lawn areas, garden beds, and play zones alike. The granular formula appeals to foraging workers, who can carry the bait back to the colony, helping you address fire ant activity from the ground up without heavy prep work. It’s built for use on turf and around mounds, giving you flexible placement options as you observe ant behavior around your yard.

One application provides up to three months of fire ant control and helps prevent new mounds from forming in treated zones. The bait’s slow-acting design means workers bring the bait back to the colony, which can influence colony activity as ants share the payload. In practice, you may notice changes in activity within a day or two, and visible improvements can appear within 48 hours under favorable conditions. This product is designed for outdoor use and is delivered in a convenient shaker canister for quick, measured distribution.

What it does

• One application provides up to three months of fire ant control.
• Broadcast or mound treatment options give you flexible placement around your property.
• The granular bait works as ants forage, allowing workers to transport it back to the colony.
• No watering is required after application, making it suitable for dry or low-water periods.
• Typically, activity begins to decrease as the bait is shared with the colony, and control can occur within 48 hours.
• The shaker canister enables convenient, measured application around mounds or across turf.

How to use

• Apply in early spring or summer at the first signs of fire ant activity.
• For mounds, sprinkle four tablespoons (four shakes) around each mound to begin.
• For lawns, use the shaker to broadcast bait over up to 3,000 square feet, following label directions.
• For best results, apply in the morning or evening when ants are actively foraging.
• Avoid watering or mowing the treated area for 24 hours to allow ants time to forage and carry bait back to the colony.
• Follow label directions for specific counts and safety precautions.

What to expect

Visible ant activity may spike at first as foraging ants discover the bait. Decreased activity can be observed within 24 hours after placement, with fire ant control potentially occurring in as little as 48 hours in favorable conditions. The product is designed to help limit new mound formation in treated areas for several weeks to months, depending on environmental factors.

Coverage and convenience

• Covers up to 3,000 square feet when broadcast over turf or around mounds.
• Granular bait with a ready-to-use shaker canister makes outdoor application straightforward.
• Designed for outdoor use on mounds and lawns and is intended to be part of an integrated lawn care routine.

Note: Always read and follow the label directions before use. This product is a pest control aid and is not a guarantee of results. Environmental conditions, outdoor temperatures, and ant behavior can influence outcomes.