Extinguish Plus Fire Ant Bait is safe on grounds surrounding poultry houses (excluding runs and ranges), or corrals and other animal holding areas. This should not be used in areas where livestock or animals used for meat will be feeding.
Per the manufacturer, the amount of ai in Extinguish Plus Fire Ant Bait is intended to break down after 7 days. Unless it is near a water runoff area, it will not sustain itself long enough to affect ground water.
Extinguish Plus Fire Ant Bait is only attractive to fire ants and not animals.
Depending on rainfall, the residual of Extinguish Plus Fire Ant Bait is about 90 days. If there is substantial rainfall, efficacy is drastically reduced and the product may need to be reapplied.