Getting rid of fire
ants:
Getting rid of fire ants, thanks to their
resilient nature and lack of natural predators, is not a simple matter. Fire
ants, now found in almost every state in the South, were originally introduced
to the U.S. in Alabama. Since their introduction they have steadily moved north,
west, east, and south. Fire ants are so called because of the effects of the
poison in their stinger, which is often described as an intense burn. Instead of
biting and injecting or spraying acids, fire ants have a stinger on their
abdomen. They bite with their jaws to get a grip and then plunge that stinger in
for the kill. The poison released is called piperidine. The most common reaction
to fire ant stings is intense burning pain and the formation of blisters (or
pustules) where the venom has killed the cells surrounding the wound. Although
it is not possible, or very likely, that a human can be overwhelmed and killed
by a swarm of fire ants, it is indeed possible that the proteins found in the
fire ants poison can cause death by severe allergic reaction. Though its not
possible to get rid of fire ants entirely, it is possible to control their
populations.
Fire Ant Control
The first step to getting rid of fire ants is to engage in what
is called broadcast baiting with fire ant bait containing
hydramethylnon, or any other fire ant killer. Using a hand held scoop, one can
treat a particular area where fire ant mounds have been sighted by spreading the
granules on the ground. This should be done in the late afternoon to early
evening and once or twice seasonally. If you broadcast bait during the fall,
chances are your baiting will reduce the populations in the spring. MaxForce
makes a good fire ant bait for outdoor use. Caution: do not do this before it
rains.
The second
step to getting rid of fire ants is to engage in what is called drenching some
three to six weeks after broadcast baiting. Drenching is basically the
treatment of individual mounds once it is confirmed that ant activity has been
reduced. This can be done any number of ways. You can boil water and pour it on
the mounds. You can get a liquid drenching solution made specifically for fire
ants, or you can apply a dust product containing Acephate, a chemical found in
products like Orthene or Precise. Dust insecticides are recommended for
individual fire ant mound treatment.
To get rid of fire ants indoors, a simple fire ant bait like
MaxForce can be used. Most manufacturers make a fire ant bait
specifically for indoor use, but some broadcast baits have instructions for
indoor use, as well. Of course, keeping this away from children, pets, and food
is always a challenge, so I would recommend something like MaxForce Ant Bait
Gel. Whatever indoor bait you use, just make sure it is guaranteed to work on
fire ants by checking the label.
To prevent fire ants from coming indoors, a few things can be
done to ensure a home free of fire ants. First, put all food items in
their proper containers, especially sweets. Clean the house regularly using
bleach to wipe up any residual foods left on the floor. Vacuuming on a regular
basis is also recommended. Having your doors and windows checked and sealed
properly, as well as your door and window screens, is always a good idea.
Weatherstripping can be a quick fix, while caulking cracks and holes in your
foundations or on the outside of your house ca not hurt,
either.
If you ca not get rid of fire ants yourself, you may want
to try calling in a professional. Try The
Bug Solution Inc.!
Fire Ant Killer
Thanks to the strength and speed of the
red imported fire ants migration, a number of major insecticide manufacturers
are producing tons of fire ant killer products. MaxForce, Amdro, Precise, Raid
Fire Ant Killer, Ascend, Logic, and Siege are just a few of the brands that make
ant killer specifically for fire ants. Of course, a majority of these fire ant
killers use the same active ingredient to do your dirty work: Hydramethylnon.
Although chemicals such as indoxacarb, abamectin, and fipronil are also common
in both consumer and professional grade fire ant killer. It seems to me that
those products containing hydramethylnon are the fastest acting and most
recommended products on the market.
Getting rid of fire
ants:
Getting rid of fire ants, thanks to their
resilient nature and lack of natural predators, is not a simple matter. Fire
ants, now found in almost every state in the South, were originally introduced
to the U.S. in Alabama. Since their introduction they have steadily moved north,
west, east, and south. Fire ants are so called because of the effects of the
poison in their stinger, which is often described as an intense burn. Instead of
biting and injecting or spraying acids, fire ants have a stinger on their
abdomen. They bite with their jaws to get a grip and then plunge that stinger in
for the kill. The poison released is called piperidine. The most common reaction
to fire ant stings is intense burning pain and the formation of blisters (or
pustules) where the venom has killed the cells surrounding the wound. Although
it is not possible, or very likely, that a human can be overwhelmed and killed
by a swarm of fire ants, it is indeed possible that the proteins found in the
fire ants poison can cause death by severe allergic reaction. Though its not
possible to get rid of fire ants entirely, it is possible to control their
populations.
Fire Ant Control
The first step to getting rid of fire ants is to engage in what
is called broadcast baiting with fire ant bait containing
hydramethylnon, or any other fire ant killer. Using a hand held scoop, one can
treat a particular area where fire ant mounds have been sighted by spreading the
granules on the ground. This should be done in the late afternoon to early
evening and once or twice seasonally. If you broadcast bait during the fall,
chances are your baiting will reduce the populations in the spring. MaxForce
makes a good fire ant bait for outdoor use. Caution: do not do this before it
rains.
The second
step to getting rid of fire ants is to engage in what is called drenching some
three to six weeks after broadcast baiting. Drenching is basically the
treatment of individual mounds once it is confirmed that ant activity has been
reduced. This can be done any number of ways. You can boil water and pour it on
the mounds. You can get a liquid drenching solution made specifically for fire
ants, or you can apply a dust product containing Acephate, a chemical found in
products like Orthene or Precise. Dust insecticides are recommended for
individual fire ant mound treatment.
To get rid of fire ants indoors, a simple fire ant bait like
MaxForce can be used. Most manufacturers make a fire ant bait
specifically for indoor use, but some broadcast baits have instructions for
indoor use, as well. Of course, keeping this away from children, pets, and food
is always a challenge, so I would recommend something like MaxForce Ant Bait
Gel. Whatever indoor bait you use, just make sure it is guaranteed to work on
fire ants by checking the label.
To prevent fire ants from coming indoors, a few things can be
done to ensure a home free of fire ants. First, put all food items in
their proper containers, especially sweets. Clean the house regularly using
bleach to wipe up any residual foods left on the floor. Vacuuming on a regular
basis is also recommended. Having your doors and windows checked and sealed
properly, as well as your door and window screens, is always a good idea.
Weatherstripping can be a quick fix, while caulking cracks and holes in your
foundations or on the outside of your house ca not hurt,
either.
If you ca not get rid of fire ants yourself, you may want
to try calling in a professional. Try The
Bug Solution Inc.!
Fire Ant Killer
Thanks to the strength and speed of the
red imported fire ants migration, a number of major insecticide manufacturers
are producing tons of fire ant killer products. MaxForce, Amdro, Precise, Raid
Fire Ant Killer, Ascend, Logic, and Siege are just a few of the brands that make
ant killer specifically for fire ants. Of course, a majority of these fire ant
killers use the same active ingredient to do your dirty work: Hydramethylnon.
Although chemicals such as indoxacarb, abamectin, and fipronil are also common
in both consumer and professional grade fire ant killer. It seems to me that
those products containing hydramethylnon are the fastest acting and most
recommended products on the market.
Getting rid of fire
ants:
Getting rid of fire ants, thanks to their resilient nature and lack of natural predators, is not a simple matter. Fire ants, now found in almost every state in the South, were originally introduced to the U.S. in Alabama. Since their introduction they have steadily moved north, west, east, and south. Fire ants are so called because of the effects of the poison in their stinger, which is often described as an intense burn. Instead of biting and injecting or spraying acids, fire ants have a stinger on their abdomen. They bite with their jaws to get a grip and then plunge that stinger in for the kill. The poison released is called piperidine. The most common reaction to fire ant stings is intense burning pain and the formation of blisters (or pustules) where the venom has killed the cells surrounding the wound. Although it is not possible, or very likely, that a human can be overwhelmed and killed by a swarm of fire ants, it is indeed possible that the proteins found in the fire ants poison can cause death by severe allergic reaction. Though its not possible to get rid of fire ants entirely, it is possible to control their populations.
Fire Ant Control
The first step to getting rid of fire ants is to engage in what
is called broadcast baiting with fire ant bait containing
hydramethylnon, or any other fire ant killer. Using a hand held scoop, one can
treat a particular area where fire ant mounds have been sighted by spreading the
granules on the ground. This should be done in the late afternoon to early
evening and once or twice seasonally. If you broadcast bait during the fall,
chances are your baiting will reduce the populations in the spring. MaxForce
makes a good fire ant bait for outdoor use. Caution: do not do this before it
rains.The second
step to getting rid of fire ants is to engage in what is called drenching some
three to six weeks after broadcast baiting. Drenching is basically the
treatment of individual mounds once it is confirmed that ant activity has been
reduced. This can be done any number of ways. You can boil water and pour it on
the mounds. You can get a liquid drenching solution made specifically for fire
ants, or you can apply a dust product containing Acephate, a chemical found in
products like Orthene or Precise. Dust insecticides are recommended for
individual fire ant mound treatment.To get rid of fire ants indoors, a simple fire ant bait like
MaxForce can be used. Most manufacturers make a fire ant bait
specifically for indoor use, but some broadcast baits have instructions for
indoor use, as well. Of course, keeping this away from children, pets, and food
is always a challenge, so I would recommend something like MaxForce Ant Bait
Gel. Whatever indoor bait you use, just make sure it is guaranteed to work on
fire ants by checking the label.To prevent fire ants from coming indoors, a few things can be
done to ensure a home free of fire ants. First, put all food items in
their proper containers, especially sweets. Clean the house regularly using
bleach to wipe up any residual foods left on the floor. Vacuuming on a regular
basis is also recommended. Having your doors and windows checked and sealed
properly, as well as your door and window screens, is always a good idea.
Weatherstripping can be a quick fix, while caulking cracks and holes in your
foundations or on the outside of your house ca not hurt,
either.If you ca not get rid of fire ants yourself, you may want
to try calling in a professional. Try The
Bug Solution Inc.!Fire Ant Killer
Thanks to the strength and speed of the red imported fire ants migration, a number of major insecticide manufacturers are producing tons of fire ant killer products. MaxForce, Amdro, Precise, Raid Fire Ant Killer, Ascend, Logic, and Siege are just a few of the brands that make ant killer specifically for fire ants. Of course, a majority of these fire ant killers use the same active ingredient to do your dirty work: Hydramethylnon. Although chemicals such as indoxacarb, abamectin, and fipronil are also common in both consumer and professional grade fire ant killer. It seems to me that those products containing hydramethylnon are the fastest acting and most recommended products on the market.
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