Advance® Granular Carpenter Ant Bait

BASF · Abamectin 0.011% · EPA Reg 499-370 · INSECTICIDE; MITICIDE Document last checked 2026-05-30

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Advance 375A Select Granular Ant Bait is a granular formulation containing abamectin. It is used to control ants and fire ants. The product can be applied outdoors via broadcast application, around structures, or as an individual colony treatment, and indoors in crevices, voids, or plumbing voids where bait can remain dry.

Pests covered (16)

antsFire antsCARPENTER ANTSARGENTINE ANTFIELD ANTLITTLE BLACK ANTPHARAOH ANTCRAZY ANTBIG HEADED ANTSHARVESTER ANTSFIRE ANTTHIEF ANTIMPORTED FIRE ANTSODOROUS HOUSE ANTPAVEMENT ANTACROBAT ANTS

Areas treatable (34)

Broadcast ApplicationAround StructuresIndividual Colony Treatmentcrevices or voidsPlumbing VoidsUtilities (above ground transformers, inground utility boxes, pedestal boxes, etc.)BATHROOMSANT DENS/HILLS/MOUNDS (ALL OR UNSPECIFIED)ANT HILLS (BAIT APPLICATION)GARBAGE ROOMSWAREHOUSES (INDOOR INEDIBLE)MEAT PACK. PLANT (INED.)(INDR.)UTILITY AREASCOMMERCIAL/INSTITUTIONAL/INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS (WALL VOIDS)NONCROP AREAS (BAIT APPLICATION)GARAGESDOMESTIC DWELLINGS (INDOOR) (WALL VOIDS)DOMESTIC DWELLINGS (INDOOR) (BAIT APPLICATION)HOTELS/MOTELS (INDOOR) (BAIT APPLICATION)BOILER ROOMS (BAIT APPLICATION)COMMERCIAL/INSTITUTIONAL/INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS (BAIT APPLICATION)LOCKER ROOMS (BAIT APPLICATION)PARKS (BAIT APPLICATION)EATING ESTABLISHMENTS (OUTDOOR) (BAIT APPLICATION)EATING ESTABLISHMENTS (INDOOR) (BAIT APPLICATION)DOMESTIC DWELLINGS (OUTDOOR) (BAIT APPLICATION)HOTELS/MOTELS (OUTDOOR) (BAIT APPLICATION)FOOD MARKETING/STORAGE/DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES (BAIT TREATMENT)HOSPITALS (BAIT APPLICATION)DRAINSORNAMENTAL TURF (GOLF COURSES) (BAIT APPLICATION)FOOD PROCESSING PLANTS (BAIT TREATMENT)ORNAMENTAL TURF (BAIT APPLICATION)ORNAMENTAL LAWNS (BAIT APPLICATION)

How to treat each type of area 7

Broadcast Application

Target pest	Location	Rate	Unit	Label notes
ants	Outdoor	1	pound per acre	Equivalent to approximately 1.8 ounces per 5,000 square feet or 0.4 ounce per 1,000 square feet (1 tablespoon equals approximately 0.3 ounce of bait). Apply the product as uniformly as possible. DO NOT apply more than 4 pounds of product per acre per year. DO NOT apply more than 0.00044 pounds of abamectin per acre per year.

Around Structures

Target pest	Location	Rate	Unit	Label notes
ants	Outdoor	0.3	ounce	Lightly sprinkle evenly at a rate of 0.3 ounce per 100 linear feet in a band approximately 1 to 2 feet wide around the foundation of the building. Treat visible trails with approximately 1 ounce of product.

Individual Colony Treatment

Target pest	Location	Rate	Unit	Label notes
ants	Outdoor	1.5 to 3	ounces	Use 1.5 to 3 ounces of product per colony.

crevices or voids

heavily traveled

Target pest	Location	Rate	Unit	Label notes
ants	Indoor	up to 5	tablespoons	Use up to 5 tablespoons per treatment site in a heavily traveled area. Use less in areas with less activity or if the treatment site will not hold that much.

Plumbing Voids

Target pest	Location	Rate	Unit	Label notes
ants	Indoor	up to 5	tablespoons	Place bait where it will remain dry.

Utilities (above ground transformers, inground utility boxes, pedestal boxes, etc.)

lighter infestations

Target pest	Location	Rate	Unit	Label notes
Fire ants	Outdoor	5 to 7	tablespoons	Place on the ground or open floor area of the utility box. Placement should be made so bait stays dry and does not contact any equipment.

heavy infestations

Target pest	Location	Rate	Unit	Label notes
Fire ants	Outdoor	up to 3	ounces	Place on the ground or open floor area of the utility box. Placement should be made so bait stays dry and does not contact any equipment.

Timing & weather

Reapply as necessary but not sooner than 30 days after last application.

Use restrictions 7

DO NOT apply directly to water, to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark.
DO NOT contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters.
DO NOT use in the food/feed areas of food/feed handling establishments, restaurants, or other areas where food is commercially prepared or processed.
DO NOT use in serving areas while food is exposed or facility is in operation.
In the home, all food processing surfaces and utensils should be covered during treatment or thoroughly washed before use.
Exposed food should be covered or removed.
DO NOT contaminate kitchen utensils with this product.

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