Step 1: Identify the Ants
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Flying ants vs. ants in the house flying ants can be confused with termites, so identification matters.
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Common local ants Fire Ants, Harvester Ants (“Red Ants”), Field Ants, Black Ants, and Carpenter Ants.
Step 2: Choose the Right Product
BES-TEX Supply stocks all formulations. Each works a little differently:
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Aerosols Ready to use, no mixing. Good for wall voids, cracks, kitchens, bathrooms.
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Top sellers: PT Phantom II, Alpine, CB-80, CY Kick.
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Dusts Used for mounds, wall voids, and outlets. Long-lasting dry control.
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Options: Delta Dust, Cynoff Dust, Surrender Fire Ant Killer, Tempo Dust, Diatomaceous Earth.
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Granules Spread over large areas, water them in for soil release. Best for yard-wide control.
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Popular picks: Talstar Xtra, Delta Guard, Demand G, Kill-A Bug II.
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Baits Ants carry poison back to the colony. Don’t water these in.
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Granular: Max Force Complete, Advance 375A, Extinguish Plus.
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Gel/Stations: Max Force FC, Optigard, Intice, Gourmet.
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Concentrates Mixed with water, sprayed indoors or outdoors. Cost effective, long-lasting.
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Effective choices: Phantom, Suspend SC, Demand CS, Talstar, Taurus SC.
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Step 3: Follow Best Management Practices (BMPs)
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Treat Fire Ants with broadcast bait plus mound treatment.
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Carpenter Ants need wall void or tree trunk applications.
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Harvester Ants usually need mound treatments.
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Always follow the label directions for safe and effective use.
BES-TEX Supply
4512 Adobe Dr., San Angelo, TX 76903
325.653.1300
www.BES-TEX.com
