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Yes—you can control ants without super scary ingredients! This cutting-edge formula uses spinosad, a biopesticide derived from a naturally occurring soil bacterium, to control ants and other crawling insects. When bait is carried back to the nest as food, it kills the entire colony (including the queen) within 3 to 14 days.

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How to apply Ant Adios

Read full instructions and precautionary statements on the product label before use.

Mound application

Apply 1/2 to 1 teaspoon per square yard.

Ant Adios mound application

Home barrier application

Scatter bait sparingly in a 6-inch band around the perimeter of your home. A few pellets per inch should be effective.

Ant Adios home barrier application

Lawn broadcast application

Using a handheld spreader or just sprinkling with a scoop, apply at a rate of 1/2 to 1 lb. per 1,000 sq. ft.

Ant Adios lawn broadcast application

Other sites

Spread in a ring around gardens, container plants, landscaped areas, and trees.

Ant Adios alternate site applications
Ant Adios Insect & Ant Killer

Ant Adios Insect & Ant Killer

  • OMRI-listed for organic gardening
  • Effective for up to 4 weeks
  • See results in 3-14 days
  • Powered by naturally occuring spinosad

Ant Adios quick tips

  • Apply at a higher rate for heavy infestations.
  • Reapply every 2 to 4 weeks as bait is consumed.
  • Don’t place in piles.
  • Soil can be moist, but do no apply to wet soil.
  • Don't apply within 24 hours of watering or expected rainfall.
  • Don’t water or apply other liquid products to granules.
  • Don't disturb mounds before, during, or after treatment.
  • Don’t mow before or after application.
  • To help protect pollinators, don't apply to flowering plants.
  • Don’t use measuring utensils for food prep after pesticide use.
  • Store in a cool, dry place out of reach of children.

Ant Adios Application FAQs

When should I use Ant Adios?

Pest control will likely need to be repeated throughout the growing season. The best time to treat ant issues is when they’re small. Treat ants preventively across the lawn or home barrier, or reactively by placing bait in foraging trails or near mounds, as directed.

How do I use this with other Sunday products? Why should I apply in this order?

Apply all Sunday liquid lawn and pest repellent products before applying dry pest baits. Why? This product attracts feeding ants that will take the bait back to their colony to feed on. It will only attract ants when dry so it’s important not to get it wet—or to reapply it if it does get wet. If you’re treating an ant mound within your lawn, you should avoid seeding that area until the bait has been consumed—about 1-2 weeks.

What if I apply out of order?

If you’re ready to apply a liquid product when bait is already on the ground, then you should avoid spraying the bait-treated areas. If you accidentally get them wet, then it’s best to reapply the bait once the liquid has dried.

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Jenni Hanley

Jenni earned her Bachelor of Journalism with a minor in Sociology from the University of Missouri. Her background includes reporting, editing, and content writing, and she is passionate about gardening.

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