Reported active ingredients include Bifenthrin 0.5%, Acephate 50%, Spinosad 0.07%, Peppermint Oil 2% (with Potassium Bicarbonate 18%), Hydramethylnon 0.88%, Clove Oil 2%, Deltamethrin 0.05%, and Lambda‑Cyhalothrin 0.04%.
Common application methods are: sprinkling granules around affected areas or home perimeters; applying or placing granules directly on ant mounds or spots; and, for some products, mixing a concentrate with water for spraying.
Reported onset varies by product: some formulas claim kills within about 60 minutes or act immediately on contact, while others report visible results within 24 hours.
Common label recommendations include creating a treated band around foundations or home perimeters, scattering a narrow barrier strip, broadcasting a measured rate over lawns, and applying measured small amounts directly to ant hills or mounds (follow product-specific mound rates).
Labeling varies by product: many granules are labeled for outdoor use, some are labeled for indoor use, and several specify both indoor and outdoor application.
