Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Amdro® Ant Killer for Outdoor Home Perimeter Granules is effective in the control of fire ants (both imported and native).

Amdro® Ant Killer for Outdoor Home Perimeter Granules is effective in the control of 25 species of ants including: acrobat ants, Allegheny mound ants, Argentine ants, bigheaded ants, black turf ants, carpenter ants, citronella ants, cornfield ants, crazy ants, field ants, fire ants (imported and native), ghost ants, harvester ants, honey ants, lawn ants, little black ants, nuisance ants, odorous house ants, pavement ants, Pharaoh ants, pyramid ants, Southern ants, thief ants, white-footed ants and the Texas leafcutting ant.

We offer many products that can be used in the treatment of fire ants but if you want fast results, we recommend using Amdro Quick Kill® Insect Killer for Lawn & Landscape Ready-to-Spray or Liquid Concentrate. The unique formula kills insects by contact, provide same day control and keeps working for 3 months.

To prevent ant infestations inside the home, we recommend treating the problem from the outside. Amdro® Ant Killer for Outdoor Home Perimeter Granules kills ants at their source. For maximum ant control, use Amdro® Ant Killer Bait Stations or Stakes inside and around your home for additional protection against ants.

No, Amdro® Ant Killer for Outdoor Home Perimeter Granules, Amdro® Fire Ant Killer for Mounds & Amdro® Fire Ant Killer for Lawns, are not permitted for use in vegetable gardens.

Amdro® Ant Killer for Outdoor Home Perimeter Granules is a granular bait; Not a contact spray. Product should be applied when ants are foraging, early morning or late evening and not when bees are actively pollinating to prevent incidental contact. Bees are also liquid feeders; They do not consume granular baits.

Do not apply this product in a way that will contact any person or pet, either directly or through drift. Keep people and pets out of area during application. Children and pets can only return to the treated area after the dusts have settled when applying the granular product.

Amdro® Ant Killer for Outdoor Home Perimeter Granules works best when dry. Ants don’t find the bait as appealing when it is wet, therefore you would want to keep the bait dry. Amdro® Ant Killer for Outdoor Home Perimeter Granules should not be applied to wet grounds or grass, if rain is expected within 24 hours, or when temperatures are below 50°F. Reapplication of product is recommended if it rains or if irrigation occurs after bait is applied.

No additional action is needed to activate the product. Amdro Ant Killer Bait Stations or Stakes are ready to use right out of the box. The ant bait, which is a thick gel substance, is accessible to ants through the pre-cut hole without any consumer manipulation.

Amdro Quick Kill® Insect Killer for Lawn & Landscape RTS & Concentrate contains Zeta-Cypermethrin which has a low-toxicity content to mammals or your furry pets at home. But for best practice, always keep children and animals out of the treated area until the spray has dried. Follow label directions for use.

No, Amdro Quick Kill® Insect Killer for Lawn & Landscape RTS or Concentrate can be used on lawns, listed fruits and vegetables, trees and shrubs, roses and flowers, and outside surfaces of buildings when used in accordance to the label.

We recommend keeping people and pets outside the treated area until the treated area product has dried.

This product kills over 500 insects! For a full list of the type of pests controlled by this product, refer to the product label or go here for more information.

You will need to water the granules in after you apply Amdro Quick Kill® Lawn Insect Killer. Once the treated area has dried, pets can enter.

The 10 lb. bag treats 10,000 square feet, and the 20 lb. bag treats up to 20,000 square feet. Use a push or handheld spreader to apply these granules evenly at a rate of 1.2 pounds per 500 square feet. Lightly water the treated area immediately after application to aid in control. Consult the label for spreader direction and recommend the spreader should always be calibrated according to manufacturing guidelines.

We recommend using Amdro’s 2-step method for protecting your home from wood-destroying insects. To kill and prevent surface infestations, use Amdro Quick Kill Carpenter Bee, Ant & Termite Killer Ready-to-Use Spray or Concentrate. To kill and treat localized infestations in holes or crevices where these insects live, use Amdro Quick Kill Carpenter Bee, Ant & Termite Killer Foam. The foam expands to fill up the hole and stops insects in their tracks as soon as it comes into contact with it.

Carpenter bees target unpainted, weathered wood. Wood shingles, shakes, siding, decks, eaves and shutters are all objects of attack, especially when bare or weathered. Garden pergolas, benches and even wooden Adirondack lawn chairs are at risk. Carpenter bees’ entry holes are about the size of a fingertip and almost perfectly round. The bees excavate about 1 inch deep, and then branch off to create lateral pathways where they lay eggs. Find more information about carpenter bee damage here.

Subterranean termites nest where wood and moisture are abundant. Look for sand-like, tubular passageways along walls or pipes, connecting soil and wood. When tapped, infested areas sound hollow and empty. When probed with a screwdriver, their exteriors fail and reveal termite galleries inside. Find more information about termite damage here.

Indoors and out, carpenter ants seek moist, decaying wood for nesting spots. Wooden floors and joists under leaky pipes or water-damaged bathroom walls are common targets. Carpenter ants excavate tunnels, known as galleries, where their colonies live and reproduce. The long, parallel channels have very smooth sides, free from sawdust and debris. Piles of wood particles and sand-like sawdust appear nearby as byproducts of their excavations. Learn more about carpenter ant damage here.

No, these products will not stain when applied according to package directions. Amdro Quick Kill Carpenter Bee, Ant & Termite Killer products are listed to be used on non-painted or varnished surfaces such as decks, wood piles, wood patios, and woodsheds.

Amdro Carpenter Bee, Ant & Termite Killer products work fast and prevent new infestations for up to 3 months.