How to Get Rid of Fire Ants
Locate the ants’ point of entry into your home, so you can seal it later., Apply any over-the-counter insecticide developed for indoor use against ants to kill ants directly., Locate the colony outside, as the problem will not be eradicated until...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Locate the ants’ point of entry into your home
Prevent any members of your family, including pets, from accessing this area. -
Step 2: so you can seal it later.
Apply product to the point of entry and to the ants’ trail.
Remember that some commercial products contain toxic chemicals that are damaging to people, pets, and the environment.
When possible, buy environmentally-friendly products.
See Organic Fire Ant Control Methods for the "Texas Two Step Organic Method of Fire Ant Control." It provides suggestions for less toxic ways to remove fire ants.
Test products on fabrics, wood, etc. as some products may stain or damage surfaces.
Do not use outdoor baits indoors, as this will attract more ants into the home. , -
Step 3: Apply any over-the-counter insecticide developed for indoor use against ants to kill ants directly.
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Step 4: Locate the colony outside
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Step 5: as the problem will not be eradicated until you destroy the colony.
Detailed Guide
Prevent any members of your family, including pets, from accessing this area.
Apply product to the point of entry and to the ants’ trail.
Remember that some commercial products contain toxic chemicals that are damaging to people, pets, and the environment.
When possible, buy environmentally-friendly products.
See Organic Fire Ant Control Methods for the "Texas Two Step Organic Method of Fire Ant Control." It provides suggestions for less toxic ways to remove fire ants.
Test products on fabrics, wood, etc. as some products may stain or damage surfaces.
Do not use outdoor baits indoors, as this will attract more ants into the home. ,
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