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Expert Tips and Tricks on How to Get Rid of Fire Ants

  • Perla Irish
  • October 7, 2020
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  1. How to Identify Them
  2. Where to Look for Them
  3. Ant and Roach Repellent
    1. Lemon Water
    2. Dish Soap
    3. Vinegar
    4. Cayenne Pepper
  4. Hire a Pest Control Specialist
  5. A Homeowner’s Guide to Protecting Your Property From Fire Ants

Does taking care of your home ever feel like a full-time job? If so, you’re not alone.

Most homeowners would agree that keeping a house in perfect shape can be frustrating and expensive. But it’s also necessary if you want your home to stay in an ideal condition for many years to come.

An important part of taking care of your house is protecting it from fire ants. Fortunately, you’ve come to the right place for help.

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Expert Tips and Tricks on How to Get Rid of Fire Ants

This article takes a look at how great tips for effective fire ant pest control. Keep reading to get the inside scoop on protecting your home so that you won’t have to worry about fire ant bites or damage to your property.

How to Identify Them

The first step in the process of eliminating ants is being able to properly identify them. The Solenopsis invicta or red imported fire ant is a species that’s native to South America. They live in large mounds, prefer warm, dry climates, and are generally found in the southern, southwestern, and western United States.

These ants can range in length from about 1/8 inches to 1/4 inches, and vary in color from reddish-brown to reddish-black. They also feature 2 nodes and 10 segmented antennae.

The social structure features a queen, drones, worker ants, and reproductives.


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Where to Look for Them

Next, you’ll need to know where to find them. For starters, they build mounds that can provide a home for thousands of ants at a time.

You can find these mounds in your garden, lawn, or any type of soil exposure to sunlight. These pests will quickly dig tunnels through the soil, using the tunnels to move about freely throughout your property.

Keep in mind that a mound isn’t always the sole indicator of an active colony, which can make them difficult to locate and even more difficult to kill.

Ant and Roach Repellent

You have several options for killing ants inside your home. The first is to use a repellent such as Black Flag to spray in areas such as beneath a sink where you suspect an infestation might be located. Check out 5 essential oils repel ants for more options to choose from.

Lemon Water

Another good option is to mix equal parts of lemon juice and water. Then spray the mixture in high-traffic areas like the entry points within your home or on ant trails in your yard.

Dish Soap

Believe it or not, you can also use dish soap. The chemicals in dish soap cause the exoskeleton to break down, resulting in dehydration.

Vinegar

Next, mix equal parts vinegar, water, and baking soda, and pour the mixture into the ant colony. This mixture features a strong scent that is very effective at repelling ants.

Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne pepper can also be effective at reducing an ant infestation. Simply mix powdered cayenne pepper with boiling water and let this mixture steep for about 24 hours, then pour it onto the colony.

Hire a Pest Control Specialist

The easiest option is to call your local pest control specialist. These professionals can quickly identify an infestation and take the necessary steps to get rid of the problem as quickly as possible.

For the best results, check out Eagle Pest Control.

A Homeowner’s Guide to Protecting Your Property From Fire Ants

Keeping your home free of pests can be an annoying task. Fortunately, these tips for getting rid of fire ants can help solve the problem quickly and easily.

Keep scrolling to discover more great home improvement tips on this blog.

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