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| Frequently Asked Questions |
Spreader Settings |
Product Information | Fire
Ant Facts |
Control Methods |
Symptoms
And Care |
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Over 'n Out!® Fire Ant Killer Fast Facts Please click on a question below to view the
associated answer A : Over 'n Out™ is a new revolutionary fire
ant control. Unlike current products on the market, this new brand
requires only one application for season-long 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! fire ant killer contains fipronil,
a new proprietary compound introduced to consumers by GardenTech,
makers of Sevin® insecticide. Although this compound is new
to the fire ant market, it is used around the world to control other
insect pests. Fipronil is the same active ingredient found in Frontline®
topical flea and tick control for cats and dogs, REGENT® corn
insecticide, and ICON FS® rice insecticide. Q : How does Over 'n Out control fire ants? A : Over 'n Out! controls fire ants via absorption
through the cuticle and via ingestion. Fire ants pick up the active
ingredient - undetected - on their bodies, carry it back to the
mound, and distribute it to other colony members through grooming,
feeding, and general contact. Q : How does Over 'n Out! work? A : Over 'n Out! blocks the inhibitory nervous
system of the fire ant, unlike some insecticides that activate the
nervous system. This allows ample time for distribution throughout
the colony before the carrier ant dies. Q : How can Over 'n Out! provide such complete control? A : Unlike many other insecticides, Fire Ants can't
detect the presence of fipronil. They come into contact with it,
and unknowingly carry it back to the mound, infecting other Fire
Ants inside the colony. Since Over 'n Out! is slower acting
than most contact insecticides, the entire colony becomes infected
before the ants realize something is wrong. This allows maximum
control in your entire treated area, not just on individual mounds! Q : What is the mode-of-action of Over 'n Out!? A : A contact insecticide with long residual activity,
Over 'n Out! has a dual mode-of-action. It can be used both
as a preventative treatment or a curative treatment. Q : How do I apply Over 'n Out!? A : Over 'n Out! is a granular insecticide.
It is applied to your yard with a drop, or broadcast (cyclone type)
spreader. The settings for most spreaders is listed on the back
of the bag (or click here to find your spreader). Use the setting
recommended for your spreader, and walk in a cross spreading pattern. 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.
Q : When is the best time to apply Over 'n Out!? A :The ideal time to treat is in the early spring.
Fire ant mounds are most evident, the ground is warming and there
is plentiful moisture (rainfall). 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. Q : Where can I apply Over 'n Out!? A : Apply Over 'n Out! to your lawn and any
flower or ornamental beds adjacent to the lawn. You can also apply
Over 'n Out! around trees and shrubs. Q : How long after I apply Over 'n Out! before I can let my children or pets back on the treated area? A : There is no "reentry" limitation after
application. This means you, your children and pets can use the
treated area immediately. 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!. Since 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 quickly does Over 'n Out! work? A : Homeowners will see control with Over 'n Out!
immediately. Complete fire ant control will be achieved within four
to six weeks and can last up to one year. Q : How long will Over 'n Out! control fire ants? A : One application of Over 'n Out! provides
season-long control. No other product lasts longer. Q : What if Over 'n Out! doesn't last the full season? A : GardenTech has issued a money-back guarantee that
homeowners will have season-long fire ant control with Over 'n Out! 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 with Over 'n Out!, 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 neighbors yard to eliminate his fire ants.
Best course of action is to encourage neighbors in adjacent yards
to treat with Over 'n Out!, to provide a "fire ant free
zone". |