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Amdro® Granular Ant Bait

Insecticide

Get serious. Get the Queen! 

Mode of action: Group 20A insecticide
Active ingredient(s): 7.3 g/kg Hydramethylnon

Key benefits

  • Target and eliminate distructive ants
  • Use in a range of settings
  • Group 20A insecticide

How it works

Amdro® Granular Ant Bait is effective against specific destructive ant species, namely Singapore ant, Coastal Brown ant, Tropical Fire ant (Ginger ant), Red Imported Fire ant and Green Headed ant.

It works by attracting worker ants from target species to its palatable bait matrix. The worker ants then carry Amdro back to the nest and it is consumed by the queen to achieve total colony elimination. No queen, no colony.

Pests Controlled

  • Golf courses

    Coastal brown ant
    Greenhead ant
    Red imported fire ant
    Singapore ant
    Tropical fire ant or ginger ant
  • Industrial buildings / areas

    Coastal brown ant
    Greenhead ant
    Red imported fire ant
    Singapore ant
    Tropical fire ant or ginger ant
  • Non agricultural areas

    Coastal brown ant
    Greenhead ant
    Red imported fire ant
    Singapore ant
    Tropical fire ant or ginger ant
  • Ornamental gardens

    Coastal brown ant
    Greenhead ant
    Red imported fire ant
    Singapore ant
    Tropical fire ant or ginger ant
  • Ornamental lawns

    Coastal brown ant
    Greenhead ant
    Red imported fire ant
    Singapore ant
    Tropical fire ant or ginger ant
  • Parks and recreational areas

    Coastal brown ant
    Greenhead ant
    Red imported fire ant
    Singapore ant
    Tropical fire ant or ginger ant
  • Plant nurseries

    Coastal brown ant
    Greenhead ant
    Red imported fire ant
    Singapore ant
    Tropical fire ant or ginger ant
  • Sports grounds / fields

    Coastal brown ant
    Greenhead ant
    Red imported fire ant
    Singapore ant
    Tropical fire ant or ginger ant
  • Turf

    Coastal brown ant
    Greenhead ant
    Red imported fire ant
    Singapore ant
    Tropical fire ant or ginger ant

Questions and Answers from the Field

  • What is the best bait to kill ants?

    Amdro® Granular Ant Bait is highly effective against specific destructive ant species and is one of the best bait options to kill ants. Amdro is very attractive to specific ant species and is one of the best bait options to control Singapore ants, Coastal Brown ants, Tropical Fire ants (Ginger ants), Red Imported fire ants and Green-Headed ants. It is not used to kill indoor black ants. 

  • What kind of outdoor ant bait should I use?

    Amdro Granular Ant Bait can be as used as an outdoor ant bait to effectively control various destructive ant species. This outdoor ant bait can be used almost anywhere, and is approved for use on gardens, lawns, parks, golf courses, sports grounds, driveways, paths, patios and other non-crop land. This outdoor ant bait is easy to use, safe and highly effective.

  • What kind of insecticide should I use for ants?

    Amdro Granular Ant Bait is an effective form of insecticide to control ants. Amdro is a highly attractive insecticide to specific ant species, is easy to use and is low risk. Plus, it can be used across a broad spectrum of locations. This insecticide is carried by worker ants into the nest where it is consumed by the queen, achieving complete colony elimination.

  • What ant poison should I use?

    Amdro Granular Ant Bait is an effective ant poison used to control a range of highly destructive ant species. This ant poison is carried back to the nest as food and is consumed by other ants, including the queen. This ensures that the ant poison controls the whole colony by eliminating the queen. 

  • What is Amdro ant killer?

    Amdro Granular Ant Bait is an effective ant killer for destructive ant species, namely Singapore ant, Coastal Brown ant, Tropical Fire ant (Ginger ant), Red Imported fire ant and Green-Headed ant. Amdro is an ant killer that is highly attractive to ants, as well as being easy to use and low risk. 

  • Why should I use Amdro as fire ant bait?

    Amdro is effective against a number of destructive ant species, including the Tropical Fire ant and the Red Imported fire ant and can be used as bait to eliminate a fire ant colony. 

  • Which BASF insecticide should I use to kill outdoor ants?

    The best BASF insecticide to kill outdoor ants is Amdro Granular Ant Bait. This BASF insecticide effectively controls a range of ant species. Amdro is carried by worker ants into the nest as food for the colony where it is eaten and fed to the queen, achieving complete colony elimination.

  • Can I find Amdro at Bunnings?

    Amdro Granular Ant Bait is stocked at Bunnings. For a highly effective ant bait, find Amdro at your local Bunnings. 

  • How does Amdro Granular Ant Bait work?

    Amdro® Granular Ant Bait is carried back into the nest as food and shared with other ants, including the queen. This ensures control of the whole ant colony as the only effective way to eradicate ants is to eliminate the queen. Using a tiny quantity of a relatively low toxicity insecticide, Amdro Granular Ant Bait is safe, easy to use and highly effective against a variety of destructive ant species. 

  • Do ant baits kill the colony?

    Amdro Granular Ant Bait effectively eradicates the entire colony as it is carried by worker ants into the nest and is consumed by the queen. Eradicating the queen is the only way to kill the colony of ants. Therefore, Amdro is an ant bait that is highly efficient at treating the source of the ant infestation.

  • Are red imported fire ants harmful?

    Red important fire ants are harmful because they are an invasive ant species that sting humans, causing a painful reaction, as well as causing environmental and economic damage. To eliminate red imported fire ants, use Amdro Granular Ant Bait. Amdro is a highly palatable bait that is carried by worker ants into the nest and consumed by the queen to achieve complete colony elimination.

  • Can I use ant bait in my garden?

    Amdro Granular Ant Bait can be used in the garden to eliminate a number of ant species. Amdro Granular Ant Bait is very attractive to specific ant species and is one of the best bait options to control Singapore ants, Coastal Brown ants, Tropical Fire ants (Ginger ants), Red Imported fire ants and Green-Headed ants. 
      

  • Does Amdro ant killing bait work?

    Amdro Granular Ant Bait is highly effective form of insecticide that works to kill and control ants. Amdro is attractive to specific ant species, is easy to use and is low risk. Plus, it can be used across a broad spectrum of locations. This insecticide is carried by worker ants into the nest where it is consumed by the queen, achieving complete colony elimination.

  • Does ant bait work on fire ants?

    Amdro Granular Ant Bait works on fire ants. Amdro is an effective bait against a number of destructive ant species, including the Tropical Fire ant and the Red Imported fire ant and can be used as bait to eliminate a fire ant colony.

  • How do you use Amdro Granular Ant Bait?

    Amdro Granular Ant Bait is used by evenly distributing granules over the infested area with a handheld rotary granule spreader, equivalent applicator or gloved hand. Use Amdro Granular Ant Bait in the late afternoon when ants are active. Amdro Granular Ant Bait is carried back into the nest as food and shared with other ants, including the queen. This ensures control of the whole ant colony.

  • How toxic is ant poison to humans?

    Amdro Granular Ant Bait is fast acting ant poison that has a relatively low toxicity to humans. It's important, however, to always follow the label directions and use a professional pest controller to apply ant poison. 

  • Is Amdro ant bait harmful to dogs?

    Amdro Granular Ant Bait is fast acting ant poison that has a relatively low toxicity to dogs, humans and other mammals.  It's important, however, to always follow the label directions and engage a professional pest controller to apply ant poison.