What is the safest product for my children, pets, chickens, etc.?
The main concern is to not put a pesticide in high concentrations where kids and animals can get at it. Always follow the directions provided on the product’s label. You can use a less toxic material and apply it so that there will be little contact. Baits, when broadcast, not only have very low toxicity, but are scattered very thinly and fall down in the grass where few things other than ants can encounter them. Granular and dust products will remain on the soil surface where potential contact can occur unless the material is watered in after application. Drenches may be a better individual mound treatment choice. Keep animals and kids away from treated areas as directed or until vegetation and the soil surface is dry.
