08-02-2014, 02:26 PM
Ok. Since nobody has provided any real info, I will add what I know. First, you have to take matters into your own hands. After about an hour of research on the Hilo ant Lab website (take notes) you will be informed. Here is what you do:
1st - You bait them. Amdro has a good bait. Use a spreader. this cannot get wet. Treat in the early morning (after the dew dries) or around 4-5 o'clock. this stuff only has about a 12 hour life so only treat when dry. Spread around the house and under it. Ants take the bait back to the colony and die.
Wait 2-3 weeks.
Apply a barrier treatment around the house 10-15 feet. Talstar (Bifentrin) is a good product. BTW, all the Terminex, etc. use this product. You can do it yourself for half the price. This product is designed to get wet. Once it does it spreads like an oil and any insect crossing the barrier dies. This is the same chemical all the professionals use when they spray the baseboards in your house. You can buy it at Garden Exchange and spray everything yourself inside where you have more control versus reckless spraying.
Maximum protection:
At this time (after 2 weeks or so), use the Tango spray for all the palm trees and anything above the ground. I'll skip all the details about preparing the mix. You can get it on their website. It contains S-Methoprene which makes the queens' eggs infertile. It takes a month or two to see results. That's why baiting first will help immediately, then the Tango will help long term.
Tango is expensive, but you can buy pints in Pahoa and the Co-Op in Hilo for $50/pint. Spend $100 and you will have 2-3 years worth of Tango.
Repeat this cycle 3-4 times a year.
Take the time to learn how to treat, don't wait until you get bit then start asking for help. You will be glad you took the time. Doing it yourself saves a ton of money, and your personal pride will keep your lot clear from pin to pin.
1st - You bait them. Amdro has a good bait. Use a spreader. this cannot get wet. Treat in the early morning (after the dew dries) or around 4-5 o'clock. this stuff only has about a 12 hour life so only treat when dry. Spread around the house and under it. Ants take the bait back to the colony and die.
Wait 2-3 weeks.
Apply a barrier treatment around the house 10-15 feet. Talstar (Bifentrin) is a good product. BTW, all the Terminex, etc. use this product. You can do it yourself for half the price. This product is designed to get wet. Once it does it spreads like an oil and any insect crossing the barrier dies. This is the same chemical all the professionals use when they spray the baseboards in your house. You can buy it at Garden Exchange and spray everything yourself inside where you have more control versus reckless spraying.
Maximum protection:
At this time (after 2 weeks or so), use the Tango spray for all the palm trees and anything above the ground. I'll skip all the details about preparing the mix. You can get it on their website. It contains S-Methoprene which makes the queens' eggs infertile. It takes a month or two to see results. That's why baiting first will help immediately, then the Tango will help long term.
Tango is expensive, but you can buy pints in Pahoa and the Co-Op in Hilo for $50/pint. Spend $100 and you will have 2-3 years worth of Tango.
Repeat this cycle 3-4 times a year.
Take the time to learn how to treat, don't wait until you get bit then start asking for help. You will be glad you took the time. Doing it yourself saves a ton of money, and your personal pride will keep your lot clear from pin to pin.