There are a number of specific fire ant killers on the market, however most are hazzardous to the environment and can be toxic to people and animals so they should be used with care and the directions should be followed CAREFULLY!
I've read, and I'm now trying Borax (can be found in the detergent isle of your local grocer. Usually in a Green & Yellow box with Red lettering (Mule Team Borax). It has many household uses, including a detergent boosting agent for laundry. However, it has a long history of getting rid of ants. I used it successfully for Carpenter Ants in Ohio ... I've just put it out to see if it will work on Fire Ants. I have a nasty infestation in my back yard and get bitten frequently. Their bites normally leave a small welt that will sting and itch for weeks.
You can mix the borax with moist cat food (you MUST cover this and only leave a hole small enough for the ants to get in... because Racoons and neighborhood cats will also be attracted to it. ) Best to only have it out during the times you are home and can watch it, also during the day and not at night since most ants will bed down for the night and that is the main time for Racoons, Cats etc to roam.
You can also sprinkle the borax in your yard and around the perimeter of your home, just remember to reapply after it rains.
he is a man who lives in the Houston area and he works at the fire deparment.
No- fire ants are insects like other ants.
Fire ants have six legs.
I have used fire ants to get rid of yellow jackets in my yard. So in my experience fire ants win every time.
fire ants can kill dogs, only if there is allot of fire ants on the dog. fire ants can also kill people but only if there is allot of fire ants on the person.
which layer of the rain forest does fire ants live?
Fire ants are found in the Chihuahuan, Sonoran and Mojave Deserts.
Fire ants do not exist in New York. There are many species of ants that do look similar to fire ants that exist in New York.
One example of a frog that eats fire ants is the fire ant frog (Leptodactylus wagneri). These frogs have evolved to have a resistance to the venomous bite of fire ants, allowing them to prey on them without harm. Eating fire ants can help control their populations in certain environments.
Army fire ant and carpenter ant are types of ants, which are insects belonging to the Formicidae family. Ants are social insects that live in colonies and are known for their division of labor and organized behavior. Army fire ants are known for their aggressive behavior and painful stings, while carpenter ants are known for tunneling into wood to build their nests.
bullet ants, fire ants etc. have a painfull poison that they enject when they sting you.
No they do not