Here’s how to get rid of fire ants.
What Are Fire Ants?
While you may encountermany kinds of antsin your home and garden,Fire antsaren’t native to North America.
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Fire ants are most commonly found outside, but they can make their way indoors too.
As this method treats colonies rather than individual fire ants, it’s best for outdoor use.
ensure you’re standing back, as some ants may rush out!
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The hot water will wreak havoc on the ant hill and the ants.
Fire ant insecticide is normally in granule form and is scattered on top of an ant mound.
It’s meant for outdoor use.
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It’s also easy to use and mess-free, making it great for indoor use.
it’s possible for you to also purchase ant baits orDIY them yourself.
Ant baits work best if you place them near specific areas you’ve noticed ants in.
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Diatomaceous earth is a fossilized algae powder that destroys many insects' exoskeletons, killing them.
Diatomaceous earth can be used indoors and outdoors, but it must be frequently reapplied outdoors.
Fire ants that walk through the powdery substance will be killed.
Your pest control method may just need a few days to work its way through the fire ant colony.
But an orange peel ant spray can be a helpful first step in fighting fire ants.
Blend until smooth, then pour into a spray bottle.
The orange peel spray can be applied to ants indoors, or on top of their colonies outdoors.
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