Martins Surrender Fire Ant Killer - Questions & Answers

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  • Asked by Kalisa from Virginia Beach Va
    08/26/2014
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    Is Martins Surrender Fire Ant Killer safe for dogs?
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    Yes, Martins Surrender Fire Ant Killer is safe for pets when it is used as directed. For the best results, you will apply this product in the early morning or late afternoon when the ants are most active. In a non-crop area, such as field borders, fencerows, roadsides, ditchbanks, etc., you will use 2 teaspoons per mound. If you are using Surrender to treat in residential, recreational and/or commercial turf, you will use 1-2 teaspoons per mound. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
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  • Asked by Cindy from Vanceboro, Nc
    09/19/2016
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    Will rain make Martins Surrender Fire Ant Killer ineffective?
    After I put it on the mounds we had some pretty heavy thunderstorms pop up.
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    When using Martins Surrender Fire Ant Killer, it is only labeled to be used on mounds once per season, and this is a water-soluble product. So you would not want to re-apply per the product label to the same mound more than once per season regardless of how much rain you get.

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  • Asked by Ej from Memphis, Tn
    07/23/2016
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    Can you mix Martins Surrender Fire Ant Killer with water to use as an insecticide spray?
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    Martins Surrender Fire Ant Killer is for direct mound treating of fire ants only and should not be mixed with water or used for any other application.

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    55 of 96 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Ann from Nc
    06/29/2014
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    It doesn't say to, but am I suppose to pour water on the mound after I apply Martins Surrender Fire Ant Killer
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    Martins Surrender Fire Ant Killer should not be watered in after application. Be sure to apply in early morning or late afternoon. 
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    54 of 59 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Dtb from Jamaica
    08/04/2016
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    Since Martins Surrender Fire Ant Killer kills many bugs such as roaches, will it also kill bedbugs?
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     Martins Surrender Fire Ant Killer is only labeled for use outdoors for imported fire ants, harvester ants and other ant species. This product is not labeled for indoor residential use.

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    41 of 63 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Dennis from Al. 35051
    04/16/2015
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    Why does it say wettable powder?
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    Per the Martins Surrender Product Label: The active ingredient in SURRENDER is acephate, a water soluble insecticide readily absorbed by plant roots and foliage to give systemic control of feeding insects. Insect pests are generally controlled more effectively by SURRENDER through ingestion than by contact.
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    34 of 47 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Terry from Hartselle
    05/24/2014
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    Application of Martins Surrender Fire Ant Killer
    I bought my can a few months back and dont see mixing application instructions. How is it to be applied? Thanks
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    We do have the product label for the Martins Surrender Fire Ant Bait here.  Application is to
    evenly distribute 1-2 teaspoons over each mound.
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    30 of 36 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Donald from Southaven
    11/11/2018
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    Will Martins Surrender Fire Ant Killer kill roaches?
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    Martins Surrender Fire Ant Killer is not labeled for roaches. You can find our roach control products here.  

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    25 of 52 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Linda from Rockport, Tx
    06/30/2016
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    If Surrender Fire Ant Killer doesn't kill on contact but ingestion, is it a bait? Can you use it in garden if absorbed by roots?
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    Yes, Martin's Surrender Fire Ant Killer is considered a bait. It is a systemic product that is absorbed into the plant roots. We would not recommend using this product around edibles. 

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    24 of 27 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Dan from Bay St. Louis, Ms
    02/14/2017
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    Will grass contain enough poison after using Martins Surrender Fire Ant Killer to harm him?
    My dog eats grass when he is in the yard. I've seen that surrender is absorbed through roots of plants, (and I assume grass). Will the grass be a poison concern if my dog ingests after application
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    Martins Surrender Fire Ant Killer is safe for pets when it is used as directed. It is recommended that you keep pets off of the area until the dust settles. Once the dust settles, they can go back into the area after that. The  manufacturer recommends at least 4 hours out of the area.

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    22 of 26 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Kwame from Jacksonville
    04/14/2016
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    Will Martin's Surrender Fire Ant Killer lose its effect if mixed with water?
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    When using Martin's Surrender Fire Ant Killer, it is recommended that the product be applied directly to ant mounds. The rate is 1-2 teaspoons per mound.  It should not be mixed with water. 

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  • Asked by Beverly from Crowley, Tx
    06/02/2015
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    Can Surrender Fire Ant Killer also be used if you don't have any mounds to sprinkle around the flower beds?
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    Surrender Fire Ant Killer is only labeled for mound treatments once a year per the label instructions. We do carry Extinguish Plus Fire Ant Bait that is labeled for mound and a broadcast application and is applied on a dry when you are not expecting any rainfall for at least 24 hours.
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  • Asked by Nene from Ms
    02/04/2018
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    Will Martins Surrender Fire Ant Killer kill bed bugs?
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    Martins Surrender Fire Ant Killer is not labeled for bed bugs or for indoor use at all. The smell of the product would likely also make your home unlivable. Please be sure to choose only products that are labeled for bed bugs and for indoor use. We have a full selection of recommended prodcts for bed bug control, including our Bed Bug Kits.  

    Please take a moment to read our Bed Bug Control Guide as well, to be sure you are using every product in the most efficient way to eliminate bed bugs.

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    18 of 41 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Kim from Rocky Mount
    07/26/2017
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    Is Martins Surrender Fire Ant Killer effective for roaches?
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    No, Martins Surrender Fire Ant Killer is not labeled for roaches. We recommend using a combination of liquid insecticide, IGR and Roach Bait as we have in our Roach Control Kits. Please take a moment to review our Roach Control Treatment Guide for the best treatment program. 

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  • Asked by Mary from Greenville, Sc
    03/11/2017
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    I have a large fire ant mound at the edge of my vegetable garden. Can I use Martins Surrender Fire Ant Killer on that mound?
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    No, Martins Surrender Fire Ant Killer cannot be used around edibles at all.

    We do have a product that can be used around your garden for fire ants. Ferti-Lome Come and Get It! Fire Ant Killer is safe for use around edibles and on your lawn as well.  This can be used as a broadcast or a direct mound treatment.

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  • Asked by Jean from Forrest City
    10/28/2017
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    Can Martins Surrender Fire Ant Killer kill mice?
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    Martins Surrender Fire Ant Killer is for use on fire ant mounds only and will not (and should not) be used to control mice. You can review our Mouse Control Guide to find the appropriate products to use for controlling mice in and around the home. 

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  • Asked by Flee from Tulsa
    10/15/2017
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    Does Martins Surrender Fire Ant Killer kill fleas in the yard?
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    Martins Surrender Fire Ant Killer is not labeled for flea eradication in the lawn. We do offer an Outdoor Flea and Tick Control Kit. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Fleas for a successful program.

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  • Asked by David from Moncks Corner, Sc
    04/14/2017
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    Can Martins Surrender Fire Ant Killer be used in vegetable garden?
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    Martins Surrender Fire Ant Killer is not labeled for use in vegetable gardens. Instead you could use the Monterey Vegetable Garden Soil Insecticide which is labeled for use in vegetable gardens. You could also use Ferti-Lome Come and Get It! Fire Ant Killer around most edible plants. Just keep in mind that you may need a high volume of bait.

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  • Asked by Iris from Bonifay, Fl
    06/07/2016
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    What are the instructions for use on plants and foliage with the Martins Surrender Fire Ant Killer?
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    Martins ?Surrender Fire Ant Killer? is only labeled for direct mound treatments once a year per the label instructions.

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  • Asked by Arther from Albuquerque
    08/26/2018
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    What is the best way to apply Martins Surrender Fire Ant Killer?
    Should the mound/nest be stirred up before or after applying? or not at all??
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    Per the label instructions, Martins Surrender Fire Ant Killer should be applied by evenly sprinkling 1-2 tbsp. over each mound, in the early morning or late afternoon when the ants are most active.  It is not necessary to disturb the mound.  

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