Get Rid of Fire Ants (for good!)

 

Fire ants can be a serious nuisance in East Texas lawns and landscapes, especially when a mound pops up where kids, pets, or customers may be walking. Ready-to-spray fire ant products can make treatment easier because there’s no measuring or mixing required.

 

 
 

Using a Ready-to-Spray Fire Ant Treatment

 

Products such as Amdro Quick Kill Outdoor Insect Killer are designed to attach directly to a garden hose, making application quick and convenient.

Always follow the current product label exactly for how long to treat each mound, how much area the bottle covers, where the product may be applied, and how long people and pets should remain out of the treated area.

 

 

Depending on the specific product and label directions, a mound treatment works by thoroughly treating the active fire ant mound and surrounding area so the insecticide can reach ants throughout the colony.

Some fire ant products are also sold in concentrated forms for use in pump sprayers. If you choose a concentrate, measure and mix only according to the label directions and use the protective equipment listed on the package.

 
 

Tips for Treating Fire Ant Mounds

 

• Read the label before every application. Product directions, treatment rates, and approved uses can differ between formulas.

• Treat active mounds carefully. Avoid disturbing the mound more than necessary before treatment, since this can cause ants to relocate or become more active.

• Keep children and pets away during application and follow the label for when the treated area may be safely re-entered.

• Don’t assume every landscape area is approved. Make sure the product is labeled for use around lawns, ornamental beds, vegetables, or other areas you intend to treat.

• Recheck the mound later. If activity remains, follow the label directions for retreatment rather than applying extra product immediately.

 
 

Fire Ant Facts

 

• Fire ant colonies can contain very large populations of worker ants.

• Colony development and ant lifespan vary with temperature, food availability, colony size, and environmental conditions.

• Fire ant queens can live for several years and continually produce new workers while the colony is active.

• A mature fire ant colony may contain one queen or, in some populations, multiple queens.

 
 

Choose the Right Fire Ant Control

 

Fire ant control products come in several forms, including mound drenches, ready-to-spray liquids, granules, and baits. The best option depends on whether you’re treating a single visible mound or trying to reduce fire ants across a larger area.

Not sure which fire ant product is right for your lawn or landscape? Stop by The Home & Garden Center and let us help you choose a product that’s labeled for the area you need to treat.