How is best way to get rid of fire ants in yard?

Candy Walter
by Candy Walter
  5 answers
  • 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.

  • Touchedpainter Touchedpainter on May 15, 2019

    Diatomaceous Earth, check out suggestions for "Diatomaceous Earth" &"Fire Ants on Pinterest.com

  • Kelli L. Milligan Kelli L. Milligan on May 16, 2019

    I spread out the ant hill and drowned the area with Raid ant killer.

  • Dee Dee on May 20, 2019

    Amdro is the only product guaranteed to get rid of fire ants. And it works the first time.

  • Deb K Deb K on Jul 10, 2023

    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.