Plant Industry - Plant Protection Section
Imported Fire Ant Treatments
Approved Imported Fire Ant (IFA)Treatments for Nursery Stock, Balled or in Containers:
Method C - Topical Application
Procedure -
Bifenthrin flowable is the only insecticide and formulation registered for topical application. The method is approved only for treatment of nursery stock in 3- and 4-quart containers. Prepare a mix with the appropriate amount of Talstar Flowable in 1,000 oz. of water based on container size and bulk density of potting media as shown in the chart below. Then apply 1 fl. oz. of the mix to each container evenly distributed over the surface of the potting media. Irrigate all treated containers with 1.5 inches of water following application.
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For 3-quart pots |
For 4-quart pots |
| Potting media bulk density* (lb./yd.³) |
Oz. Talstar Flowable/1,000 fl. oz. water |
Oz. Talstar Flowable/1,000 fl. oz. water |
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| 200 |
3.6 |
5.2 |
| 400 |
7.2 |
10.4 |
| 600 |
10.8 |
15.6 |
| 800 |
14.4 |
20.8 |
| 1,000 |
18.0 |
26.0 |
| 1,200 |
21.6 |
31.2 |
| 1,400 |
25.2 |
36.4 |
*Use this link to access information regarding bulk density determinations.
Certification Period - 180 days.
Use this link to view and/or print a listing of MITIGATIVE MEASURES required to minimize the impact of IFA quarantine treatments on the environment and human health.
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