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Fire Ant Control Made Easy Video: Currently Available Fire Ant Baits

Last Updated: February 01, 2008

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Currently, eight different kinds of fire ant bait are sold in the United States. Not every bait is registered (legal to use) in each state. The best way to ensure a bait is registered in your state is to buy your fire ant bait from a reputable store within your state. The following video clips discuss how each kind of bait works, and list the names of specific products containing each bait.

abamectin-based baits

fenoxycarb-based baits

fipronil-based baits

hydramethylnon-based baits

indoxacarb-based baits

(S)-methoprene-based baits

pyriproxyfen-based baits

spinosad-based baits

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