Spectracide Fire Ant Shield Yard Protection Granules — 40 lb (10 lb x4)

Take Command of Your Outdoors with Spectracide Fire Ant Shield

Disrupt fire ant activity and protect your lawn with a ready-to-use granule formula designed for outdoor use. Spectracide Fire Ant Shield Yard Protection Granules are crafted to target fire ant mounds and help prevent new ones from forming, so you can enjoy outdoor spaces with fewer disturbances. The product starts working quickly and offers season-long control, giving you a practical option for managing pests while you focus on daily yard tasks, family time, and seasonal landscaping.

What it does

• Kills the mound and helps prevent new mound formation when applied outdoors on lawns and around foundations.
• Targets the fire ant queen and colony, with activity beginning in minutes after application.
• Provides season-long control for up to 3 months against red imported fire ants.
• Also acts on a range of other listed insects, including crickets, chinch bugs, fleas, roaches, ticks, and more.

How to use

• Spread the granules with a fertilizer spreader at the rates shown on the back of the bag for uniform coverage.
• Apply when the grass is dry, then water lightly immediately after application to help activate the product.
• For spot treatment, dust tablets around each anthill or mound for targeted relief.
• Use around the house foundation and in lawns to help curb ant activity at the perimeter.

What you should know

• Covers up to 5,000 square feet of lawn, depending on application rate and landscape conditions.
• Fast-acting formula starts to work in minutes and aims for longer-lasting protection.
• Best used outdoors and as directed; does not apply to carpenter or pharaoh ants for this product.
• Bagged product can be applied with standard lawn care equipment for convenience.

With Spectracide, you gain a practical tool for yard care that emphasizes control and prevention without overpromising results. The granules are designed to blend into your outdoor routine—whether you’re mowing, planting, or hosting a weekend gathering—so you can address ant activity when it appears and maintain your landscape’s curb appeal.

Why consider this for your yard

• Potential to reduce mound growth and minimize ant disruptions in commonly used outdoor spaces.
• Possible extended protection during peak ant seasons, helping you plan outdoor activities with less worry.
• Versatile use around foundations and in lawns to target ants while supporting other landscape pest management goals.

Always read and follow the product label. Use only on the pests and sites the label lists, at the label rate and interval, and observe the stated re-entry times for people, pets and pollinators.