Hi there, is this spreader good for low volume product such as fire ant baits? Thank you, Mike
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Not really. It is fairly large capacity with a wider flat bottom which doesn't allow for spreading smaller amounts of material.
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I have not used it for that type of application but I will say that in every other application I have used it in I have not been disappointed. My best guess is it would be fine.
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I haven't use that before. I like it a lot. I been using lime pellets and going to use to put bug control product down next.
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Adding in an inert filler with low volume products is standard procedure for many agriculture applications (such a spreading clover seed). Select a filler that is similar in size and density so your product does not settle out as it bounces around. I've used dry sand, ground corn husk, ground nut shells, and corn meal for example. Bulk corn meal is easy to come by at a farm store, and should work well with fire ant bait.
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I do not see why not. That having been said, proper application may depend on the available settings on the spreader; i.e., size of particles and dosage administered.
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I've only used mine for fertilizer. I have no doubt that it would spread rock salt quite well. Sand or rock salt mixed with a lot of sand...I'm not sure how that would spread, but I'd guess the less sand in the mix the better.
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I would not try to use this tool to spread lime. It does not have an adequate mechanism for agitating the lime to keep it flowing in my opinion.
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I think it will. It works with fire ants, and they are difficult to get rid of. This is the best product for killing ants--period.
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I never tried it. I assume it might not work but in all honesty I'd probably just use a rake. I don't think you'd get the thickness by using the spreader.
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I wouldn't recommend buying this product as it did not work for me at all. My problem was ants though and I used the following product. Not sure if it would help you or not. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Q3QQNC/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_13
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My only response to your question is that the volume controls can be set to a very small quantity. Also, the retractable right side guard will minimize loss of seed when spreading.
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I have only used this spreader once so please understand that. I guess it could happen but the product your spreading should drop to the ground. The exception I could think of is if you are putting out a weed and feed as most say to spread when the grass is damp so it would at least stick to the wheels some. Most products are small grains so it shouldn't be an issue. Might there be one that does - it's possible. The feed mechanism is far and away superior to the Scotts's spreaders I have used previously. Don't let the product sticking in the wheels be the only reason you didn't buy this.
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I don't believe so - that is unless the cinder mix is very fine. The spreader does great with grass seed or lawn fertilizer, but I think it would have a tendency to clog with larger grain material. But -- I've never tried spreading cinders with it.
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Sorry, not sure - I used it on plans to fight bugs but didn't achieve positive result. Seems that also killed the blooms. I had lots of problems with ants during the summer - seems that nothing worked at home till I found their nest outside and killed them there. I'd not advise diluting at all.
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It works great on fire ants, when you top dress the ant mound. As for being garden-safe, if you are growing vegetables in the garden, be careful to not put it on the vegetable plants themselves. I am pretty sure it would not be good for you, and might leave residual on your vegetables. If you are growing a flowering garden, it has not seemed to damage any plants I put it near.
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It would probably work, but keep in mind that this spreader only holds so much product. May be OK for salting small areas, but not large ones.
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I did not have fire ants, so I cannot answer that directly. I can say it was "VERY" effective on a variety of ants; carpenter, little black, and sugar (lager black). Give it a try. That is the only way to find out for sure.
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The Milorganite website has information on settings for different spreaders. I have a Scotts Accugreen drop spreader and the setting for it is 10.
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I think that simply using it as directed will get better results. Near the ant trail squeeze out a glob about the size of a green pea. The ants love the stuff and go out of their way to bring it back to the colony. I wouldn't dilute it.
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I placed one in the corner of my counter because there was an army of ants targeting the sugar bowl in my kitchen. I think as long as it doesn't come in contact with any food items or cooking surfaces (that is if it doesn't spill anywhere), it should be safe. I feel these baits are safer than using insect sprays.