Clinch Ant Bait

Syngenta · Abamectin · EPA Reg 100-894 · Insecticide Document last checked 2026-05-30

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Clinch Ant Bait is a granular insecticide used to control fire ants and pavement ants. The active ingredient is Abamectin at a concentration of 0.011%. It is designed for use in certain terrestrial food crops, around barns, chicken houses, and various agricultural equipment. The product works by providing a bait that workers ants collect and distribute throughout the colony, eventually leading to the elimination of the ant colony. It can be applied via ground application using properly calibrated equipment or via aerial application using rotary or fixed-wing aircraft. For individual mound treatment, the bait should be sprinkled in a uniform circle around the base of the mound. Users should avoid applying the product near water bodies, access to livestock, or within 25 feet of lakes, rivers, or streams. It is important to follow resistance management protocols, such as rotating with other Group 6 insecticides, to prevent pest resistance. Always wear appropriate PPE, including long-sleeved shirts, long pants, chemical-resistant gloves, and protective eyewear, to avoid skin and eye irritation.

Pests covered (2)

fire ants, pavement antsAnts

Areas treatable (1)

terrestrial food crops, around barns, chicken houses, and equipment

How to treat each type of area 1

terrestrial food crops, around barns, chicken houses, and equipment

Target pest	Location	Rate	Unit	Label notes
fire ants, pavement ants	Both	1 lb/acre (broadcast) or 5-7 tablespoons per ant mound (individual)	lb/acre or tablespoons	For individual mounds, sprinkle in a uniform circle around the base; do not apply directly to the top of the mound.

Worker safety

Re-entry interval (REI) 12 hours

PPE required Long-sleeved shirt and long pants; Chemical-resistant gloves made of: barrier laminate, butyl rubber ≥ 14 mils, nitrile rubber ≥ 14 mils, nitrile neoprene rubber ≥ 14 mils, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ≥ 14 mils, or Viton® ≥ 14 mils; Shoes plus socks.

Timing & weather

Apply when ants are actively foraging (typically when soil temperature is greater than 60°F [15°C]).
For maximum effectiveness, apply after dew or rainfall on the soil surface has dried.
For best results, do not apply if rain is anticipated within 4-6 hours after application, and wait at least 48 hours before irrigating the treated area.

Use restrictions 6

Do not apply within 25 feet of lakes, rivers, permanent streams, marshes, pot holes, natural ponds, estuaries, or commercial fish ponds.
Do not apply to areas accessible to livestock.
Do not apply around chicken houses where birds may come into contact with treated areas.
Do not apply in pastures or rangeland grazed by cattle, sheep, other animals (including horses).
Do not treat more than 12 ant mounds per acre.
Do not use utensils that have been used to measure a pesticide for food purposes.

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