Granules

Contact Granular Insecticides

• Formulation: Granules coated with an active insecticide (e.g., bifenthrin, lambda-cyhalothrin, carbaryl).
• Mode of Action:
  • Kills insects through direct contact or ingestion.
  • Granules slowly release the insecticide when activated by moisture.
• Benefits:
  • Provides long-lasting control.
  • Ideal for soil-dwelling pests like ants, fleas, and mole crickets.
  • Less drift than liquid sprays—safer around water sources.
• Common Uses: Lawn and turf pest control, perimeter treatment, and fire ant mounds.

Systemic Granular Insecticides

• Formulation: Contains active ingredients like imidacloprid or dinotefuran, which are absorbed by plant roots.
• Mode of Action:
  • The plant takes up the insecticide and distributes it through its vascular system.
  • Pests ingest the toxicant when feeding on treated plants.
• Benefits:
  • Provides long-term protection for trees, shrubs, and ornamentals.
  • Targets sucking and chewing insects like aphids, whiteflies, and Japanese beetles.
  • Low impact on beneficial insects when used properly.
• Common Uses: Landscape ornamentals, trees, shrubs, and turfgrass pest control.

Bait Granules

• Formulation: Granules contain food-based attractants plus a slow-acting toxicant (e.g., hydramethylnon, abamectin, spinosad).
• Mode of Action:
  • Insects consume the bait and carry it back to the colony.
  • Delayed mortality ensures secondary kill.
• Benefits:
  • Effective for social insects like fire ants and cockroaches.
  • Targets pests without contaminating the environment.
  • Can be used in outdoor and agricultural settings.
• Common Uses: Ant control, cockroach management, and perimeter pest control.

General Benefits of Granular Insecticides

* Weather-resistant—remains effective after rain.
* Safer for non-target organisms—stays on the soil surface.
*Long residual activity—lasts for weeks to months.
* Easy to apply—spread with a broadcast spreader or by hand.

Common Uses: Lawns, flower beds, gardens, golf courses, fire ant control, and tree treatments.

Granular insecticides are a great alternative to sprays, especially for soil and turf pests where residual control is needed.

At BES-TEX Supply, we provide high-quality pest control solutions to meet your needs. Visit us at 4512 Adobe Dr., San Angelo, TX 76903, or call 325.653.1300. Let us help you keep your home and business pest-free!