Ryan Popp, Helena Chemical Co.

Ants, Ants, and more ants... "what do you have for ants" is the #1 question right now.  The dry spring so far has seemed to give the ants the upper hand unless early treatments were made.  There are a number of control options from here on out depending on the desired length of control and the available budget.  For a quick inexpensive knockdown look to products like bifenthrin, Dursban, or Scimitar.  However, it should be noted that ant activity will likely resume in 3-4 weeks after these controls are applied.  For long term control (of course at a higher cost per acre) look to products like Meridian, Aloft, or Allectus.  Both Aloft and Allectus are combination products containing a long term control along with bifenthrin for knock down power. 

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