The Amdro Fire Ant Bait 1 lb, Kills the queen fast and destroys the fire ant mound. Once you distribute a circle of bait around the mound, it's only a matter of time before the worker fire ants share it with the queen. After the queen eats it and dies, her colony dies with her. The granules are designed for individual mound treatment but can also be used for broadcast application in outdoor areas. Amdro Fire Ant Killer Bait can be placed all over your lawn to provide all season control over ant population. Its powerful formula works fast to eradicate the queen and destroy the mound from the inside out. Be sure to keep children and pets away from the treated area to prevent ingestion. The active ingredient in Amdro Fire Ant Bait has very low toxicity to people, animals and birds. When used according to the label we wouldn't expect any problems to your pets. Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back.