How to Get Rid of Fire Ants (4 Easy Steps)
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- Опубликовано: 9 ноя 2024
- Notice: Reclaim I/T is now known as Supreme I/T.
This video will show you how to get rid of fire ants in four easy steps. Whether you have fire ants in your yard, garden, or house, these steps will help you kill fire ants quick and easy!
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First, be sure that you have fire ants because they require a different treatment method compared to some other ants. Start by identifying the fire ant and inspecting your property for fire ant mounds and activity. Keep in mind, fire ants are more frequently found in the southern portions of the United States.
Fire ants can be anywhere between a sixteenth of an inch up to a fourth of an inch in length. They have three body segments and will have a reddish-brown color.
Be sure to inspect your property for fire ant mounds. They are easily identified as a large or tall mounds of dirt built above ground, usually found in turf grasses, landscape beds, and gardens. If you disturb the mound, you will alert thousands of workers that will come to the surface and attack anything they come into contact with. Also, fire ants forage in the early and late evening hours so check around then for activity.
1) If you have positively identified fire ants, then chemical control should be your first line of defense. Start by treating the mounds that you found around your property. Be sure NOT to kick or knock over any of the mounds. You could scatter the colony, causing them to relocate, and make control more difficult.
Drench the mound with a liquid insecticide like Reclaim I/T. This is a powerful insecticide that will help you get immediate control of the ant colony. Mix Reclaim with water in either a pump up or hose end sprayer, making sure follow your label directions for the mix rate. Drench the mound thoroughly so that the insecticide can penetrate deep into the colony and reach the queen.
2) It’s likely that there were fire ants away from the colony, foraging in the yard, while you were treating the mound. For complete control of your turf grass, we’ll use Bifen LP. This is a granular insecticide that will take out any fire ants that were not exposed to the Reclaim, and it will control many different turf pests.
Load a spreader with the Bifen granules, making sure to read the label for the proper spreader calibration and application rate. Spread the Bifen evenly over the entire yard, and water the granules in when you are finished.
You can also use a bait such as Extinguish Plus. This is a granular bait that acts as both a stomach poison and an insect growth regulator. You will put down small bait placements throughout the yard where you have noticed fire ant activity. The fire ants will pick it up and take it back to the nest where it will poison the colony. The bait will be ruined if it gets wet, so make sure to apply on a dry day when rain is not expected come.
3) You’ll want to treat around your house to kill any fire ants that made it inside and to create a barrier to prevent them from entering. First, use FiPro Aerosol Foam.
FiPro is an insecticidal foam that is great for crack and crevice applications around the structure. You can apply FiPro around windows, doors, and entry points into the structure.
4) Use D-Fense dust to treat any other voids around the structure. This is a waterproof deltamethrin dust that will kill the fire ant on contact. You can use the tip included with the bottle, but it is easier to use a duster.
After performing this control plan, you should start to see noticeable improvement within a couple of days. Be sure to re-apply the Bifen granules every 3 months for continued control and prevent fire ants from re-invading.
If you follow these steps, Solutions guarantees you 100% that you will eliminate your fire ant problem.
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Great breakdown. For getting rid of them really fast, I’ve found that the Orthene Fire Ant Killer is one of the best things out there.
That was very thorough and lots of straight-forward information. Appreciate!
I have had execlent imediate results. Termside spray mound, poke holes in the mound then fill holes with termiside.
That's great to hear!
Thank you for such a thorough video to help with fire ants.
What are the best alternative to the birth control product extinguish X. Is there any organic version or anything that is safer but still effective in this same way to kill off the colony?
Also, I have other ants as well. The little teeny black ones, carpenter ants and house ants.
And I haven't seen any real mounds but they're all over the place outside.
Are these sold at Home Depot or Lowes?
Borax , diatomaceous earth ,orange oil molasses,water does it naturally
Can you tell me the mixture ratio you use for this?
So after treating the mound for a few weeks afterwards, what do you do about the mound which is still there?
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Hi. Reaching out to you from Ireland. Our garden is invaded by fire ants. We are also planing to dig up the whole garden to level it out. Any suggestions? Should we spray the garden before of after being it’s been digged up?
We'd recommend treating after its been dug up. Visit us on our website for more information.
I have fire ants in my walls.
So I would use the Fipro and whatever dust that is?
I can't use any poisons outside because the well is 50 ft from my lot. I have to use Diatemaceous earth and cinnamon.
Is Bifen ok for kids and dogs?
are you guys in florida? I have a really bad fire ants problem in the front and the back yard EVERYWHERE
Yes we do have a location in west park Florida
Hello and thanks for the tutorial, I notice some mounts on the side of the driveway, I also have seen bees making holes on the ground, I decided to put water in the hole and a large bee, I never had seen such a large bee in my life , how do I get rid of the bees underneath the driveway?
I thank you for any help God blessed you.
I live in texas Dallas have a lot on my property hope this works
Are any of these sold at Lowes
I live in Huntsville Alabama were can I buy these products
We do not have any store locations in Alabama. The closest would be in Louisiana or Georgia. You can place an order on our website as well. We deliver all over the US.
Were can i buy the stuff
Hi Janet, thanks for watching! You can find these products in our stores or on our website! www.solutionsstores.com/fire-ant-control
I am sick and tire of tiny red ants. I hope I can find a product with the actibe ingredients overseas.. Thanks, very illustrative your video.
I have to miniature poodles and I am afraid that they may get poisoned from treating outside fire ants
Hi my house backs in to a ravine and the fire ants keep coming from there. There is a wood fence. Iam afraid of going to the ravine its very dense. I have pest control spray my back yard every 3 week. Still when we are there we have them and get bitten. Which product do you recommend I can use around the fence. We have a pool and the get into the pool as well.
Thanks
We would be more than happy to assist you but to make a recommendation we have some follow up questions. Can you call us at 713-955-2000
I’ve had good luck with using my leaf blower. We don’t have fire ants but the ants we do have I just blow them away from their nest and since there’s no trail to follow to get them back to the nest they cant find it. The nests go away.
thanks, dude I think it's 2020 so they all are going to a safe place hahaha lol
Thank you for your feedback.
Yeah it’s funny I have fire ants in my house now. Never had them before too.
Are these products safe to use around my horse? My pasture is FULL! She got stung last night. I'm tired of this!!! And I have 2 acres
We would not recommend using these pesticides around horses.
@@solutionspestandlawn I bought some extinguish and have been using it. 😕
My son just got attacked by fireants here in Dallas Texas. So we find ourselves here
Thanks for this information in the video. Do you know anything about the effectiveness or application of Spinosad?
The yard has so many fire ant colonies and nut loving caterpillars it has become a nuisance. I've read good things about spinosad but I can't seem to search for products using it more than a trace amount very easily.
Is it even any good comparable to what you've presented here?
Will this be dangerous for dogs if sprayed my have little dogs?
How effective is this over a 3 acre property?
How safe is this to pets
Are any of these products harmful to cats/pets? Also you show red fire ants. Are there any which are tiny little black ants? I have a location with tiny little black ones who bite the daylights out of me any time I go to plant or clean the weeds, grass, etc from that area. Their bites burn for about 15 mins or more then slowly fade away.
The next morning there were whelps or bumps where they have bitten. I have to pull them off one at a time. They seen to hold on for dear life. It takes about one to two weeks for the bumps to die down with constant treatments. I have found that peroxide works best. Menthol alcohol used to help some and so did Melaleuca cream for a little while.
But this year, even with long gloves, they still got to me quickly. I have never seen them before last year and have been here for close to 30 year. I believe they attacked my cat first, then me. They are awful. I live in zone 7B for gardening. I gets pretty cold here in the winter lately.
I want to ask the same thing, I have a dog, and i am not sure if these treatments would be safe
Do you guys sell topchoice or no?
I hear it's a restricted use chemical
We have Topchoice and a CSI branded Fipronil, but it is restricted and would require a license.
Solutions Pest & Lawn is the .0143 by you guys up to a year like topchoice?
Or is the duration a little bit less?
Yes, they are the same duration
Where can I buy these products in the Wilmington, NC area?
You can order online... he provides the link.... look at his 2nd link in video description
The best way to tell if you have fire ants: Go shoeless and disturb their nest. You will find out quickly. Do you like welts? Fire ants have a nice trick for you. After many get on you, they wait for their commander to say "Bite!" The granular type of killer only makes the survivors move feet or yards away and they re-establish a colony. Fire ants are the Florida State Insect.
Treatment with home pets.
What to do if the fire ants have their base in a mango tree?
You get rid of the tree
I am from india and fire ants are in my kitchen. So what is the solution of this? I cannot use any insecticide or pesticide because it can harm the food present in the kitchen. So what is the solution of my problem?
If you are unable to use any kind of insecticides in your kitchen, we are a bit limited on what we can recommend. What we would suggest is to completely clean out the affected area, inspecting your food products to make sure ants haven't gotten into them, and tossing out anything they have gotten into. Maintaining a clean kitchen and storing your food in sealed containers will go a long way. We also suggest finding out where the ants are coming in from, and treating the area with pesticides and baits from the outside. Treating the exterior of your home while maintaining a clean environment inside can be highly effective. If you have any other questions, please reach out to us on our website.
@@solutionspestandlawn I live in an apartment and these ants are literally everywhere. I have tried Insectisides and every thing yet they don't seem to go away. Please help
We have bad fire ants in Eastport, Maine. And it freezes hard here.
Some people call them French ants cause they were brought over an a cargo ship years ago.
A pitchman for pesticides.
Can any of these products be used if you have dogs?
Yes, the products used in this video are safe to be used in homes with pets. As always, we strongly recommend reading the label and following instructions promptly for the best, safest results. If you have any questions, reach out to us on our website for more information.
Will clorex kill the ants?
We've got red ants in the backyard that were never there before in a Sandy dirt in a child's play area. I doubt this but are either of the poisons you said to use child &/or pet safe? If not then WTH do I do? The kid can be taken out the equation for as long as needed but my 4 huskies can't. Need any something at least pet safe?
Went to lowes and bought some fire ant killer granules,,,,problem solved……
I have a field full of them. Mostly small red ish and bite my dog's ears outside and inside!
I’m in Nashville, TN and they are horrible
Is all these products pet friendly?
I think they got in my car via my daughter's carseat when I was cleaning. Is there a good way to get rid of them? They messed up my little girl's back really bad.
I have red ants in my home. I have found them in my bed and on my clothes. Is there any traps I can put in my home?
No traps avaibale but, we do have bait. Maxforce carpenter ant gel bait.
These ants seem to be attracted to wood. I have a dead tree in my yard and they are all over it.
Interesting, they might be red carpenter ants!
I just realized this comment was a year old .-.
How do I get rid of tiny red ants then they get on my dog and get in my house
Hopefully you found useful information in our videos. Visit us on our website if you have any more questions.
What can I use once the fire ants have penetrated the house. I found a trail on my carpet after getting dressed and and realized I was getting stung under my pants. I went into my room where I had my pants and found the trail coming out of my bathroom. What can I do at this point?
Give us a call and we can walk you through the steps and make a recommendation.
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Fire ants are the worst. First year having them. Didn’t know what the hell was biting me, all of the sudden, I’m seeing them everywhere! Time to exterminate!
Does cloxo or bleach help get rid of the fire ants.
A Fire-ants sole purpose is to sting & bite !!!
So bite back with flamethrower , gas , smoke bombs , & borax! If you come up with something else , feel free to “release the hounds” on these sorry sap suckers!😂
A dead ant near the home is a wonderful thing! Lol!
Any advice on how to get rid of my husband?
Lololo