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Orthene 13 -lb Fire ant killer

Ratings & Reviews for ORTHO Orthene 13 -lb Fire ant killer

4.5
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Β 4.5 out of 5
372 Reviews


90% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this fire ant killer for its rapid and reliable effectiveness, with most reporting visible mound elimination within 24 to 48 hours. Many highlight long-lasting control lasting up to six months with regular applications, making it a trusted maintenance solution. Reviewers frequently compare it favorably to competing brands, citing superior performance and consistent results. A small number note that new colonies occasionally form despite treatment, and a few report limited effectiveness, though these experiences are rare and vastly outweighed by positive feedback. Overall, most customers consider it the most dependable option available.

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372 Customer Reviews

Product works well

Would Recommend

It appears to work as well as the previous brand I used but seemed to be slightly more difficult to broadcast.

May 12, 2026
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Good Stuff

Would Recommend

This stuff work really fast.

May 6, 2026
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Orthene fire ant killer

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I have tried a lot of other brands of fire ant killers and in my opinion this is the best brand.

May 4, 2026
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hope it does the job

seems great

May 1, 2026
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It works!

Would Recommend

It worked immediately and without strong chemicals.

April 29, 2026
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Spread the product evenly

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Nothing to dislike about the product, it works effectively against fire ants and when using a spreader it doesn't clump or clog the spreader.

April 27, 2026
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Simple to use easy directions

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Easy to use and killed my red ants

April 25, 2026
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This product is the best on the market.

Would Recommend

It actually works!

April 24, 2026
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IT WORKS!

Would Recommend

WE LIKE THAT WE CAN PUT IT IN A SPREADER TO TREAT THE WHOLE LAWN AND LITTERALY IT WILL TAKE CARE OF THE ANTS FOR MANY MONTHS

April 24, 2026
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It is a good product

Would Recommend

It took care of the ants and mounds

April 24, 2026
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Understand the directions while applying.

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This is a good product. Give it time to work and ants will disappear.

April 20, 2026
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Huge chunks in the granules , like river rock size

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I love this product usually. But this time there were these huge chunks that wouldn't break apart.

April 20, 2026
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Response from Ortho Consumer Services

We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Ortho Fire Ant Killer Broadcast Granules and appreciate your feedback. If the clumps break apa...

Ortho Consumer ServicesApril 24, 2026

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Easy to apply, works as advertised.

Would Recommend

Easy to apply and keeps my lawn fire ant free for 5-6 months. Been using it for years, and the only time my front yard gets fireants is when it is exhausted and I hadn't re-applied.

April 19, 2026
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Ants Gone!

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Works very effectively.

April 17, 2026
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