Tango Fire Ant Control

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*Currently Only Available in Pints and 2.5 Gallon Sizes Tango™ is an effective treatment for the control of Little Fire Ants. Foraging worker ants bring bait back to the colony whe re it is fed to the queen and larvae. The active ingredient in this liquid concentrate, (S)-methoprene, is an Insect Growth Regulator (IGR) that works by sterilizing the queen and preventing larvae from developing. Approved for application both indoors and outdoors, Tango™ is designed to be mixed with an appropriate bait matrix and applied at sites of ant activity. Monitor for ant activity and replenish bait mixture as needed to achieve control of ant populations. Tango™ is approved for use in vineyards, row crops, bearing and non-bearing fruit trees, citrus and nut groves and other crop and non-crop areas. Approved for indoor and outdoor use Bait stations not required as they may hinder bait acceptance Active ingredient Insect Growth Regulator (S)-methoprene Tango™ Mixing Instructions Tango™ is a concentrated product to be mixed and diluted with a bait matrix for use in the control of ants. Thoroughly mix TANGO™ with the required amount of bait as determined by the following table to attain a bait matrix containing 0.25% S-methoprene. AMOUNT OF BAIT NEEDED REQUIRED AMOUNT OF TANGO™ Six ounces 0.3 fl oz (9 ml) 1 gallon 6 fl oz (177 ml) 21/2 gallons 15 fl oz (444 ml) 5 gallons 30 fl oz (887 ml) 10 gallons 60 fl oz (1,774 ml) (1.8 L) 20 gallons 120 fl oz (3,549 ml)(3.55 L) Show more