Spectracide Triazicide Insect Killer for Lawns helps protect your lawn from invading, damaging insects. This granular formula kills and provides season-long control against ants* at a rate of 2 lb per 1,000 sq ft. These granules also help protect your home from crickets, chinch bugs, armyworms, roaches, ticks and other listed insects. Use outdoors on lawns and as a band treatment around your house foundation. Treat ants* and other listed insects when they first appear or when you notice lawn damage. Distribute granules evenly around the treatment area. Water in lightly immediately after application. Once the treated area has been watered and is dry, children and pets can return to the lawn. Read entire label before use. *Excluding harvester and pharaoh ants