How is best way to get rid of fire ants in yard?
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Hi Candy,
Here an easy non chemical method. We don't have fire ants in the area in Michigan I live, so I have no personal experience.
Diatomaceous Earth, check out suggestions for "Diatomaceous Earth" &"Fire Ants on Pinterest.com
I spread out the ant hill and drowned the area with Raid ant killer.
Amdro is the only product guaranteed to get rid of fire ants. And it works the first time.
Hi Candy, hope this helps. Although diatomaceous earth can be used indoors, it is best used outdoors to kill red ants. This silica is a non poisonous way to trap and kill red ants pver larger areas of your garden as it is not damaging to plant life.
Spreading this gritty powder traps ants and lacerated with bodies, drawing out the moisture to dehydrate and eventually kill them. As this powder is an irritant, make sure to avoid breathing the powder in or getting it on your skin by wearing a mask and gloves as you apply it.