Surrender Fire Ant Killer
Surrender Fire Ant Killer
Surrender Fire Ant Killer is an easy to apply systemic dust insecticide used to treat difficult-to-control ant infestations such as fire ants within residential or commercial lawns and other types of terrains. This can be sprinkled as a dust over 108 ant mounds for simple and effective season long control.
Surrender Fire Ant Killer, manufactured by Control Solutions Inc, is an insecticide dust designed to kill ants such as fire ants and harvester ants in as little as 48 hours. As a water-soluble insecticide it can readily be absorbed by the plant roots and foliage to provide systemic control of feeding insects.
Formulated with the active ingredient acephate 75.00%, ants that touch or eat this products material become paralyzed leading to eventual death. This occurs by the chemicals ingredients interrupting the electrochemical processes that nerves use to communicate between cells and muscles, which then become over-stimulated.
Surrender Fire Ant Killer is an easy to product that can be simply sprinkled from the container onto dry ant mounds to treat for an entire season. Due to its low use, this product becomes an economical option with one package of Surrender Fire Ant Killer treating 108 fire ant mounds.
Tools Needed
Surrender Fire Ant Bait comes ready to use with no tools needed for application, but be sure to wear personal protective equipment when applying. You may use a teaspoon to apply the product. However, teaspoons should not be reused for cooking or eating purposes.
Applications with a handheld spreader, handheld application equipment, or directly from hand is prohibited.
How to Use
- Step 1: Prepare the area by clearing any debris away from mounds for best results. Surrender Fire Ant Killer is best applied when ants are feeding. This will usually be in the early morning or late afternoon. Shake the products container before using to undo any clumping.
- Step 2: Pop open the lid and peel away the seal.
- Step 3: Measure out 1 to 2 teaspoons of Surrender Fire Ant Killer, then evenly distribute the product over the ant mound.When applying, be cautious to not apply a height where wind could drift the product onto non-targeted areas such as grass. Do not treat ant mound more than once per season.
Where to Use
Surrender Fire Ant Killer is meant only for outdoor use on listed ant mounds in turfgrass around residential, recreational, commercial, and non-crop areas (such as field borders, fencerows, roadsides, ditchbanks, and borrow bits).
Do not apply to trees, shrubs, and potted plants.
When To Use
Use Surrender Fire Ant Killer when you have an active fire ant or harvester ant infestation on the premises. Some harvester ant species will create a raised dirt mound or a crater with a visible entry tunnel in the center, while fire ants create mounds without entry tunnels.
Apply in the early morning or late afternoon when ants are most active. Applications made under prolonged hot or dry conditions may be ineffective due to the possibility of ants burrowing deep into their nests to escape the heat. Treat each mound only once per season.
Safety Information
Surrender Fire Ant Killer is safe to use around children and pets when applied according to the product label instructions. Always wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling or applying this product.
Wait until dust has settled before allowing pets or other individuals from entering treated areas.
Special Considerations
Surrender Fire Ant Killer has a strong odor that may be off-putting to some.
Grass in treated areas may be injured if contacted directly by Surrender Fire Ant Killer material.
Availability | In Stores, Online |
Restricted Use | No |
Shipping Restrictions | 1 Pound: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, WY |
Brand | CSI |
Keith's Pro Tips | "When doing any sort of ant control, it's always best to treat while the ants are actively foraging. This is typically in the early morning or late afternoon. So for best results, apply Surrender Fire Ant Killer during these time windows." |
Product Drawbacks | Product has a strong odor and may injure grass in the treated area. Applications made under prolonged hot or dry conditions may be ineffective due to the location of the ants deep within the nest. |
Target Pests | Ants (excluding carpenter and pharaoh), Fire Ants, Harvester Ants |
Application Equipment | Gloves, None Needed |
Application Methods | Granular Spreading, Spot Treatment |
Active Ingredient | Acephate 75.0% |
Product Type | Insecticide |
Formulation | Dust |
Application Rate | This is product does not require any mixing. It's application rate is 1 to 2 teaspoons per mound. Treat mounds only once per season. |
Shelf Life | Surrender Fire Ant Killer will last 1 to 2 years in storage if kept in a cool, dry place with moderate temperatures. Store away from moisture, excessive heat, feed, and food. |
Yield | 1 container of Surrender Fire Ant Killer will treat approximately 108 mounds. |
Use Sites | Outdoors |
Time to Kill | Surrender Fire Ant Killer will begin to eliminate target pests within minutes after application and colony begins to die off less than 48 hours after application. |
Comparable Products | Extinguish Fire Ant Bait |
EPA Registration # | 53883-133 |
Restricted Use | No |
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Shipping Restrictions | AK, CA, CT, HI, IN, MI, NY, OR, RI, SC, VT, WA |
Availability | In Stores, Online |
Signal Word | CAUTION |
Keith's Pro Tip | "When doing any sort of ant control, it's always best to treat while the ants are actively foraging. This is typically in the early morning or late afternoon. So for best results, apply Surrender Fire Ant Killer during these time windows." |
Target Pests Multi | Ants, Harvester Ants, Imported Fire Ants |
Time to Kill | Surrender Fire Ant Killer will begin to eliminate target pests within minutes after application and colony begins to die off less than 48 hours after application. |
Chemical Type | Insecticide |
Formulation | Dust |
Application Methods | Granular Spreading, Spot Treatment |
Product Drawbacks | Product has a strong odor and may injure grass in the treated area. Applications made under prolonged hot or dry conditions may be ineffective due to the location of the ants deep within the nest. |
Active Ingredient | Acephate 75.0% |
Application Equipment | Gloves, None Needed |
Mix Rate | This is product does not require any mixing. It's application rate is 1 to 2 teaspoons per mound. Treat mounds only once per season. |
Use Sites | Outdoors |
Yield | 1 container of Surrender Fire Ant Killer will treat approximately 108 mounds. |
EPA Registration No. | 53883-133 |
Shelf Life | Surrender Fire Ant Killer will last 1 to 2 years in storage if kept in a cool, dry place with moderate temperatures. Store away from moisture, excessive heat, feed, and food. |
Comparable Products | Extinguish Fire Ant Bait |
Children or pets? | No |
Property Characteristics | Food-Bearing Plants |
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Q:Can this product be used near a pond?7/23/19A:I would NOT use it near a pond as it’s strychnine and any product not eaten by rodent could leach into the water and kill a lot of wildlife.
John Francois
7/26/19Certified Buyer -
Q:Does this product harm mice ?6/15/19
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Q:Smell like cabbage?9/30/18A:Thanks, Does not smell like cabbage? REALLY STINKS!!! DOESN'T SMELL LIKE ANYTBING I ever smelled before? We keep it wrapped in plastic bag in a sealed coffee can. IT REALLY WORKS!! Really a GREAT PRODUCT!!! TAKES JUST A LITTLE FOR GREAT RESULTS.
Clyde Moore
10/1/18Certified Buyer -
Q:Is it safe to use around or in gardens without harming herbs and vegetables?8/6/18A:Yes it is. Please refer to the product label for detailed application directions.
Camille Landry
8/7/18Certified Buyer -
Q:Is it safe to use in a pasture where you have cows?4/3/18A:I don't have cow's. But I do use it on a lawn with a beloved DOG & Cats. Works GREAT!
Clyde Moore
4/4/18Certified Buyer -
Q:Can surrender ant pesticide be used for roaches?2/16/18A:Yes work great
Andrew Henry
2/16/18Certified Buyer -
Q:How much do u mix with water?11/30/17A:This form of Acephate is not labeled to be mixed with water, however, we do have the Orthene PCO Pellets. The Orthene will also contain Acephate and is labeled to be mixed with water.
Tina Malone
12/1/17Certified Buyer -
Q:How dangerous is it to people?11/19/17A:When applied according to the label, and used correctly there is little to no risk to humans.
Camille Landry
11/20/17Certified Buyer -
Q:Can you use this product if you have carpenter ants in your yard due to pine trees and where can I find this product?10/16/17A:It is not labeled for Carpenter ants, and you should look at using Advance Carpenter Ant bait, https://www.solutionsstores.com/advance-carpenter-ant-bait
Camille Landry
10/16/17Certified Buyer -
Q:can you use this in horse pastures?10/1/17A:No, Surrender Fire Ant Killer is not labeled for use in pastures or in agricultural settings. Might want to look at Extinguish Plus, as an option for how to get rid of fire ants in a pasture. https://www.solutionsstores.com/extinguish-plus-fire-ant-bait
Camille Landry
10/6/17Certified Buyer