{"product_id":"siesta-59011057-siesta-fire-ant-insecticide-bait-15-lb","title":"Siesta Fire Ant Insecticide Bait — 15 lb Professional Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eSiesta® Insecticide Fire Ant Bait delivers professional, targeted control of imported and native fire ants. Formulated with metaflumizone on corn grit and soybean oil, the bait attracts foraging workers that carry it back to the colony, causing rapid cessation of feeding and eventual colony elimination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive ingredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metaflumizone 0.063% — a sodium channel blocker (IRAC Group 22B) that produces relaxed paralysis in ants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColony-level control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Workers feed bait to the queen, leading to colony collapse—rapid cessation of feeding often results within days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best applied as a broadcast treatment with a calibrated hand, backpack, or push spreader; for larger acreage use ATV-, truck- or tractor-mounted spreaders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended rate \u0026amp; timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply 1.0–1.5 lb per acre when ants are actively foraging (typically above 60°F), preferably in early morning with no dew or late afternoon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIrrigation \u0026amp; weather:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not water in granules after application; avoid treatment when ground is saturated or heavy rain is expected within 12 hours. If irrigation is required, wait at least 12 hours post-application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable sites \u0026amp; safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Labeled for turf, landscapes, athletic fields, nurseries, parks, and other non-crop sites. Signal word: Caution. Read the product label and SDS for PPE and site-specific restrictions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePackaged in a 15 lb bag for professional or large-area residential use. Sale and registration restrictions apply in some states; review the product label and your local regulations before purchase or use. Keep out of reach of children and follow all label directions for safe, effective control.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siesta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52272107258165,"sku":"59011057","price":526.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1987\/5531\/files\/SIESTA_59011057SiestaFireAntInsecticideBait15lb.png?v=1769618659","url":"https:\/\/www.sprinklersupplystore.com\/products\/siesta-59011057-siesta-fire-ant-insecticide-bait-15-lb","provider":"Sprinkler Supply Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}