It is hard to say exactly what may be happening in this instance. However, usually when we see customers experience this it is because either the ants are not foraging for food right now, so they are moving the Extinguish Plus Fire Ant Bait away from the colony and out of their way; or, they could find the bait suspicious for some reason and don't trust it as a food source right now and are removing it from the colony for that reason. When baiting for fire ants with this product, you want to follow the instructions and test for actively foraging ants before applying the bait so you don't waste your applications.
Per the Product Label: Apply when ants are active and foraging (when soil temperature is greater than 60.
You will need to use the Extinguish Bait in only areas that are inaccessible to the chickens. For more information on using Extinguish near chickens, we recommend contacting the manufacturer Zoecon at 800-877-6374. The manufacturer may have baiting suggestions for your situation.
You can apply the Extinguish Plus Fire Ant Bait either by treating the individual mounds separately with 2 to 5 tablespoons per mound, or you can broadcast the treatment by using a handheld spreader applying 3 ounces per 5000 square feet.
It is hard to find a spreader with a setting this low therefore sprinkling the 3 oz per 5000 sq ft is typically done by hand. As long as you can calibrate the spreader you choose to the proper usage rate, any spreader will work.
Extinguish Plus Fire Ant Bait has shelf life of one year, if stored unopened in a cool dry temperature stable environment. Once the product packaging has been opened, it should be used within 3 months.
There are no specific application restrictions for Extinguish Plus Fire Ant Bait regarding birds on the product label. However, if you have a lot of seed spilling around your feeders, then we recommend you avoid applying the bait in those areas out of extra caution.
Extinguish Plus Fire Ant Bait can be used on pasture land and there are no grazing restrictions for companion animals. Though slower in action, control is complete without the concern of rebounding or movement of the colony to another location. Reduction in colony size can be seen beginning at 3 weeks with colony elimination within 8 to 10 weeks.
A broadcast treatment across the entire area would be best so that the fire ants do not just move their mounds to other areas. If you do an individual mound treatment, be sure to treat at least three feet out as well.
You will use 1.5-2 lbs. per acre for a broadcast application and 2-5 tablespoons for individual mounds. While spring and fall are the best time to apply the bait, you may apply as needed, when ants are active and foraging (usually early morning or late afternoon with soil temperatures above 60 degrees.
Please review the product label for more information.
Extinguish Plus Fire Ant Bait can be used where chickens forage if they are only companion animals. This cannot be used in areas where animals would be used for food of any sort. Direct mound applications would be recommended over broadcast applications. Please view the product label for more information.
If your goat consumed Extinguish Plus Fire Ant Bait, the first thing you should do is contact your veterinarian and provide them with the manufacturers' SDS for reference. Next, you should contact the manufacturer directly for product support by either calling 1-800-347-8272, or by visiting their website's contact page here.
Extinguish Plus Fire Ant Bait does not need to be watered in. This product is labeled to control imported and Native Fire Ants and other ants, such as Harvester Ants, Big-headed Ants, and Argentine Ants. please be sure to review the product label for more information and complete application instructions.
We would recommend contacting the manufacturer directly with the lot number for more information. You may reach the manufacturer (Zoecon) at 800-248-7763.
Extinguish Plus Fire Ant Bait should only be applied as directed for the control of controls imported and Native Fire Ants and other ants, such as Harvester Ants, Big-headed Ants, and Argentine Ants. It is not labeled or effective for the treatment of grubs. If you know you have Japanese Beetle Grubs, then a great alternative is Milky Spore Powder, which is an all-natural bacteria that spreads through grubs and lasts for 10+ years once established. If you have another species of grubs, we recommend that you consult with your local cooperative extension office for alternate options in grazing areas.
Extinguish Plus Fire Ant Bait has a broadcast application rate of 1.5 - 2 lbs. per acre, which would be 9 - 12 lbs. for 6 acres, depending on your specific target treatment. Keep in mind that you will use additional product for treating individual mounds. You can refer to the product label for complete application instructions, and use as directed.
Extinguish Plus Fire Ant Bait is not labeled to target mice, and we are not aware of any potential lethal effects it may have on them. You may wish to contact the manufacturer Zoecon directly at 1-800-347-8272 for answers to questions not addressed on the product label.
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 cannot be used in the garden but can be used as broadcast around the perimeter or for individual mound treatments.
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.
