05-15-2013, 03:53 AM
The liquid the pest company may be referring to could be Talstar P which has been labeled for the little fire ants. It is a synthetic pyrethrum that is both persistent and a quick killer. It is actually labeled for use inside a residence against the baseboards, though I'd be pretty sure you would have to have a license to do that commercially. We use it at the base of the house foundation, around the perimeter of the greenhouse and on the legs of the plant benches. Before the fire ant infestations we were trying to keep centipedes (very effective on them) and the more generic ants out of the house and plants. I'm told there is also a granular version that some of the ag professionals use in their lawns. Talstar P is available at CPS and does not require a license to purchase. In all cases of pesticides and herbicides read the federally-required labeling carefully and follow the directions.