[Fl-Plant-Lady]

I’m in west central Florida and jokingly call our place “Fire Ant Ranch”. They are HORRIBLE! Only thing that really takes care of them is too toxic to use around our animals and myself. This summer I was bitten so badly that the top of my foot looked like I had monkeypox!

[henofthewoodlands]

Fire ants are no joke. So painful & itchy! The Epic Garden Channel on YT has some great videos on Neem Oil, along with the Self-sufficient Me channel (10 organic ways to control pests). The Epic Channel in “Foolproof Aphid Control & Prevention” mentioned that it’s good to figure out what’s attracting the ants. Is it the aphid that leaves behind a sweet nectar for the ants to eat (bribing them lol)? Hope it helps!

[Prucillamealybug]

wood ash ………https://findgardening.com/wood-ashes-good-for-insect-repel/

[Louisiana]

You can carry a tube of Crest Tooth paste with you. Rub it on the bite. Will keep it from going to a blister. Other tooth paste may work, but I know crest works for me.

[Louisiana]

Dirt Doctor Howard Garrett controlling Mounds. https://www.dirtdoctor.com/garden/Ant-Fire-Ant-Control-Video_vq4088.htm

[Louisiana]

Howard Garrett Web page library. Controlling Fire ants on your property naturally.

https://www.dirtdoctor.com/garden/Ant-Fire_vq1292.htm

[DukeSilver]

They keep subterranean termites at bay, though, as they are mortal enemies. They have a place, just not anywhere I want to spend time that’s for sure.