Yes. Using more fire ant control product than is recommended on the label does more harm than good.
- Some contact insecticides are repellent to the ants when too much is used, which results in poor fire ant control.
- Applying more than you are supposed to violates the law.
- Excessive pesticides can run off and contaminate waterways, including drinking water.
- Always read the label and apply fire ant control products according to the directions.
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Find more information about fire ants in eXtension's Imported Fire Ant Resource Area.
