LOCATE THE PROBLEM

Familiarize yourself with what a fire ant mound looks like. Don't bother looking in low areas because these

areas are too wet. Water causes mounds to collapse and as the ants rebuild, dirt is added to the mound. This

is the reason "new" mounds magically appear after a rain. Mounds most often appear on higher ground, in

flower beds, and around shrubs and trees.

NOTE: A good time to inspect the property is while mowing.

                                                                             MOUND IDENTIFICATION IS EXTREMELY

                                                                             IMPORTANT:  Carefully locate and identify

                                                                             each mound per instructions.  If you have 20

                                                                             mounds in your yard and accidentally miss 

                                                                             identifying one for treatment, you still have a

                                                                             problem.

                                                                             For small areas, a bucket can be used for mixing.

                                                                             If more than a few mounds are present, a garden

                                                                             hose attachable sprayer will greatly reduce the

                                                                             work load. If the property is three acres or more,

                                                                             consider using a mixing/applicator tank. Which-

ever system you use, be sure you have an adequate supply of cool water.  One can use a typical

garden hose sprayer with a simple flexible tube hooked to a portion of copper tubing to make a

suitable appplicator. This makes it easy to inject the mixed product in the mound while keeping

the sprayer in a horizontal position for best mixing on the desired setting.

If using a bucket or tank add the desired amount of exxant^® concentrate first.  exxant^® concentrate should be

added at 1-2 ounces per gallon of treatment solution desired. In warmer weather when ground temperature is

greater than 80 degrees, the higher concentration will improve treatment efficiency. Fill the container with

cold water. If using an attachable garden hose sprayer, simply add concentrate and set at 1-2 ounces per gallon.

Begin the treatment by drenching the outside perimeter of the mound. Slowly move inward and pour or spray

the diluted solution directly into the mound. Pour or spray rapidly, but at a volume which will not cause runoff.

Use enough of the solution to totally FLOOD the mound, and use any remaining solution to level the mound

completely.

Key Tip for added success:  Using a sprayer is much easier for treatment

of mounds.  After flooding the mounds, spray the entire area around where

the mounds are located and you shoud experience total elimination even

if you missed some small mounds in your process.  

Wait at least 3-5 days before checking the mounds.  exxant^® is not a contact poison. The product treatment will take some time to be completely effective, and some of the ants may appear to be active for a few days. If

the ground temperature was 80 degrees or higher during application, a second treatment may be required. Mounds located around tree bases, edges of sidewalks, driveways, and retaining walls may require additional applications.

exxant^® works in the heat of summer, but is most effective under cool or even cold conditions. For this reason,

it is best to use this product in the spring, fall, winter or early morning/late evening during heat of summer.

Tell your neighbors about exxant^®.  By working as a group, you can have a fire ant free neighborhood.

                                                                If this solution to your problems sounds too simple...