EcoSmart Insect Killer Granules is a natural, plant-based granular lawn treatment that kills and repels ants (including carpenter, red harvester, pavement, odorous, pyramid, Argentine), armyworms, billbugs, bristletails, centipedes, chiggers, chinch bugs, crickets, cutworms, fleas, earwigs, grasshoppers, ground beetles, leafhoppers, mealybugs, millipedes, pillbugs, scorpions, spiders, springtails, termites, ticks, wireworms, and other insects. Insect Killer Granules begins to work immediately once applied and don't need to be watered in, so we suggest applying after rain and reapply as needed. Ingredients include Clove Oil and Thyme Oil which come from essential oils extracted from plants combined with other active ingredients. One 10 lbs. bag will treat up to 5,000 sq. ft. Application should be with the use of a lawn spreader. EcoSmart Insect Killer Granules is safe to use around children and pets (when used as directed). It will not harm fish, wildlife or contaminate ground water supplies. EcoSmart has been creating safe, effective ways to eliminate pests for almost 2 decades. With our proprietary formula of plant-based essential oils, we are protecting you, your family, your pets and the ecosystem from harmful chemicals and disease spreading bugs. EcoSmart is the safe pesticide brand and you can feel good about using EcoSmart products in and around your home.