Frequently Asked Questions About
Over 'n Out® Granules & Mound Treatment

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BASIC INFORMATION

The Basics of Over 'n Out® Brand Fire Ant Killer-
Q : What is Over 'n Out!?
Q : What is the active ingredient in Over 'n Out!?
Q : How does Over 'n Out! control fire ants?

Granules
Over 'n Out® Granules Application Questions-
Q : How do I apply Over 'n Out?
Q : Why use a broadcast treatment of Over 'n Out?
Q : Can Over 'n Out be used as a mound treatment?
Q : When is the best time to apply Over 'n Out?
Q : Where can I apply Over 'n Out?
Q. : What if my neighbors don't treat, will my yard be infested?
Q. : How long will Over 'n Out control fire ants?
Q. : What if Over 'n Out doesn't last six months?
Q : How long should I water after application?
Q : How long after I apply Over 'n Out can I let my children or pets back on the treated area?
Q : Will Over 'n Out control other insects such as carpenter ants, fleas, and grubs?
Q : Can Over 'n Out be applied in a vegetable garden?
Q : Can Over' n Out be applied over an area that has been recently sodded or seeded?
Q : Can I apply Over' n Out in my pasture where animals graze?
Q : Where do I find more information about applying Over 'n Out?

Mound Treatment
Over 'n Out® Mound Treatment Application Questions-
Q : Can ONO mound treatment be used in a vegetable garden?
Q : Can ONO mound treatment be used in flowerbeds?
Q : How far will the ONO mound treatment leech out?
Q. What will happen if my dog/cat ingests this product?
Q : Will it work below 70 degrees?
Q : What size is considered a “large” mound?
Q : What happens if it rains after I apply this product?
Q : Should I apply if the ground is wet?
Q : Does it kill the queen?
Q : Do I need to open the mound up and pour it in the mound or just spread it on top?
Q : I am using ONO broadcast granules with the ONO mound treatment. In what order should I apply these? How many days apart?
Q : I put ONO mound treatment on a hill a few days ago, and it is still active or has “moved”. What did I do wrong?
Q : What is your money back guarantee with this product?
Q : Should I keep my kids/pets out of the lawn when using this? If so, how long?
Q : Will using other mound treatments with this reduce its effectiveness?
Q : Can this be used year round?

Safety and Precautions-
Q : Do I have to follow the safety precautions in the product labels?
Q :  Can I mix Over ‘n Out with other chemicals such as fertilizers or fungicides?
Q :  How do I store Over ‘n Out?

The Basics of Over ‘n Out Fire Ant Killer

Q: What is Over 'n Out?

A: Over 'n Out is a granular, broadcast, fire ant control product.  One application yields 6 months of control.   Over 'n Out is less labor intensive and is the new standard in fire ant control.

Q: What is the active ingredient in Over 'n Out?

A: Over 'n Out contains Bifenthrin .20%.  An efficacious active for fire ants (including Argentine, Odorous, Pyramid, Pavement , and Red Harvester). 

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Q: How does Over 'n Out control fire ants?

A: Over 'n Out is a pyrethroid insecticide and acaricide that affects the nervous system of insects and causes paralysis.

Application Questions-

Q: How do I appy Over 'n Out?

A: Apply to your yard with a drop or broadcast (cyclone type) spreader. The settings for most spreaders are listed on the back of the bag.  Use the setting recommended for your spreader. Water lawn after application to wash granules from the lawn foliage.

Q: Why use a broadcast treatment of Over 'n Out?

A: Mound treatments often fail to kill the queen. If the queen survives, the colony 'relocates' their mound a short distance from its original location. A broadcast treatment prevents this from happening, as well as re-infestation from outside colonies.

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Q: Can Over 'n Out be used as a mound treatment

A:  Yes, it can be used as a Broadcast or Mound treatment.  Treat mound and area 4 ft. in diameter around the mound.   

Q: When is the best time apply Over 'n Out?

A: Apply during the morning or early evening when it is cool and the ants are most active. These are the conditions when fire ants are most active and likely to be foraging for food. Control is enhanced when Over 'n Out is watered in after application. While early spring is the best time to treat, you can apply Over 'n Out anytime during the year if you notice the presence of fire ants in your yard.

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Q: Where can I apply Over 'n Out

A: Apply Over 'n Out to your lawn only.

Q: What if my neighbors don't treat, will my yard become reinfested?

A: If your neighbor has fire ants and they don't treat their lawn, you may see a few foraging ants in your yard. If they enter your yard, they will come into contact with Over 'n Out and die, but they will not transfer enough active ingredient to your neighbor’s yard to eliminate their fire ants. The best course of action is to encourage neighbors in adjacent yards to treat with Over 'n Out, the best overall control.

If you like to encourage your neighbors to treat their yards, contact us through this Web site to request an information kit so your entire neighborhood will treat for fire ants.

Q: How long will Over 'n Out control fire ants?

A: One application of Over 'n Out provides 6 months control.

Q: What if Over 'n Out doesn't last six months?

A: GardenTech has issued a money-back guarantee that homeowners will have six month fire ant control with Over 'n Out.

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Q: How long should I water after application?

A: As directed on the label, it is a good idea to thoroughly water after you apply Over 'n Out. Because fire ants like moisture, watering encourages ants to come up to the surface, which brings them into contact with Over 'n Out. Watering for approximately 30 minutes is a good idea, unless of course, it is raining!

Q: How long after I apply Over 'n Out can I let my children or pets back on the treated area?

A: Children and pets can re-enter after the watering in has dried

Q: Will Over 'n Out control other insects such as carpenter ants, fleas, and grubs?

A: Over 'n Out controls only the fire ant (including Argentine, Odorous, Pyramid, Pavement, and Red Harvester).  Please go the section on our Sevin products for products that control these types of insects.  Click here for Sevin® brand insecticides for this control

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Q: Can Over 'n Out be applied in a vegetable garden?

A: You can apply Over 'n Out right up to the edge of the garden but not directly in the garden.    

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Q: Can Over 'n Out be applied over an area that has been recently sodded
or seeded?

A:You can apply Over 'n Out over these areas.

Q: Can I apply Over 'n Out in my pasture where animals graze?

A: Over 'n Out should not be applied in areas where animals graze. 

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Q: Where can I find more information about applying Over ‘n Out?

A: Please visit www.gardening123.com and take the free fire ant and Over ‘n Out course.

Mound Treatment-

Q: Can ONO mound treatment be used in a vegetable garden?

A: Over ‘n Out Mound Fire Ant Killer Mound Treatment may be used around vegetable gardens, but not directly in it.

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Q: Can ONO Mound Treatment be used in flowerbeds?
A: Yes. This product can be used in flowerbeds without damaging your plants.

Q: How far will the ONO mound treatment leech out?
A: The active ingredient, Indoxacarb, does not readily leech through the soil, but quickly binds to soil and organic matter.

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Q: What will happen if my dog/cat ingests this product?
A: This product has relatively low mammalian toxicity. This product has an extremely low concentration of the active ingredient (.008%) If you believe this product has poisoned your pet please call PROSAR at 1-800-420-9347 and have the product label handy.

Q: Will it work below 70 degrees?
A:Yes, the product may work below 70 degrees, but will probably take longer to achieve control.  The key to effective control is to apply the product when fire ants are actively foraging.

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Q: What size is considered a “large” mound?
A: A large mound would be greater than one foot in diameter.

Q: What happens if it rains after I apply this product?
A: This product should be on the mound for at least 6 hours before rain or watering your lawn in order for adequate foraging to occur. If it rains before the 6-hour recommendation has lapsed, you will need to reapply the product once the ground is dry.

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Q: Should I apply if the ground is wet?
A: No. Applying this product to wet ground may decrease effectiveness.

Q: Does it kill the queen?
A: Yes! If applied properly, the mound should be destroyed within 3 days.

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Q: Do I need to open the mound up and pour it in the mound or just spread it on top?
A: The mound should not be disturbed because this could negatively affect fire ant foraging.

Q: I am using ONO broadcast granules with the ONO mound treatment. In what order should I apply these? How many days apart?
A: We recommend to apply the Over ‘n Out mound treatment first. Then wait at least 6-24 hours to apply the Over ‘n Out broadcast treatment.

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Q: I put ONO mound treatment on a hill a few days ago, and it is still active or has “moved”. What did I do wrong?
A: This could be due to several factors. Maybe it was too cool, the ground was too wet, not enough product was applied or it had rained soon after applying the product. 

Q: What is your money back guarantee with this product?
A: If you are not satisfied with this product, please send your original receipt and the UPC/barcode from the label to:

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Q: Should I keep my kids/pets out of the lawn when using this? If so, how long?
A: Keep children and pets out of the area when treating. People and pets may return to the treated areas after application has been completed.

Q: Will using other mound treatments with this reduce its effectiveness?
A: Yes. Contact insecticides could negatively impact fire ant foraging when using the Over ‘n Out Mound Treatment, which would reduce the products effectiveness.

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Q: Can this be used year round?
A: For effective control, the bait should only be used when fire ants are actively foraging. Depending on temperatures and location, this can vary.

Safety and Precautions-

Q:  Do I have to follow the safety precautions listed on the product labels?
A:  Yes, always follow the safety precautions listed on a product.  These guidelines are there for the safety of you and those around you. 

Q:  Can I mix Over ‘n Out with other chemicals such as fertilizers or fungicides?
A:  No, do not mix chemicals.  It will be best to treat the most important problem first, wait about a week, and apply the second chemical.

 
Q:  How do I store Over ‘n Out?
A:  Store out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked storage area. Store the products at room temperature at all times.

As with all insecticides, it is necessary to read and follow the use instructions on the package. The label supplies application information that is critical for getting the best performance and desired result.