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Pest Control Tips: Getting Rid Of Fire Ants

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pest-control-1-300x199.jpgFire ants cause pustule causing stings are very annoying. If you have allergies, you can die from anaphylactic shock after just one sting. A lot of children who are allergic, and have been stung, have died. Aside from that, fire ants can also cause problems on livestock as well as other wildlife like ground nesting birds. So, how do you deal with fire ants? What are the safest and most effective pest control tips to get rid of them?

Pest Control Tips That Don’t Work On Fire Ants

Grits – some say that when fire ants eat grits, their body will expand and explode. But the truth is, it has no effect on fire ants.

Diatomaceous Earth – people think that it can cause dehydration among ants, which will cause them to die. Unfortunately, it won’t reach the queen. It will also get washed away if it gets wet and it can be harmful to your health when inhaled.

Boiling Water – you may boil the ones you see at home but you won’t be able to boil the queen. As long as the queen remains, you’re pest problem will continue.

Orange Peels – Citrus oil can help repel insects. But if you add orange peels on the mount, you’ll only end up attracting more fire ants.

Club Soda – Some believe that club soda will cause the ants to suffocate. But it won’t.

Pest Control Tips That Work On Fire Ants

Pest control Myrtle Beach methods for fire ants are not commonly organic or natural. They use synthetic insecticides. But they are safe to use and are very effective.

Mound Treatments – They include dusts such as acephate as well as baits such as Amdro. The former will kill any ant that it comes in contact with and hopefully, this will reach the queen. Meanwhile, Amdro is a stomach poison that acts slowly.

Season Long Lawn Treatments – Pest control experts recommend lawn treatments that is made up of long lasting insecticides that you apply to your lawn using a fertilizer spreader as well as water. It is effective for six months.

Call Zap Pest Control Inc. if you need the help of pest control professionals in getting rid of fire ants or any other pests from your home.

Zap Pest Control Inc.
2507 Forestbrook Rd Suite G
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
843-654-1927
http://zappests.net/

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Dealing With Fire Ants

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If you stop and think about fire ants, I doubt you get really warm and fuzzy inside. After all, they are annoying, they pack a stinging bite, and they seem to multiply at record speed. But they are also a wonder of nature, a miracle bioengineering feat. They can be super tiny or as big as a quarter of an inch—not too shabby for an insect that’s microscopic! Fire ants are also easily identifiable because of their bodies being slightly darker than their heads, which are usually brown.

Their eating methods might be rather simple, but they are pretty complicated when it comes their digestion. They have incredibly strong mandibles, considering their small size. They cut and then chew through the skin in order to get busy sucking up the nutrients that are in liquid form. They even have 2 stomachs—the first one is used to store their own food, and the other stomach is used to store the food until they bring it back to the rest of their colony for them to feed on. Isn’t that nice!

The bites from fire ants can be very painful and irritating, causing stinging and burning and even swelling in some people. This is how they got their name of fire ant. Most people will also experience a raised welt that will fill with fluid. As hard as it is, it’s really crucial for proper healing to try not to scratch the bite or pick at it, as this can easily cause infection or even scarring.

Fire ants are tiny creatures and often tough to spot on clothing. Don’t let their small size fool you however, as their bites can pack a punch comparable to much larger insects and animals. The bite of a fire ant can be felt within seconds. They may also continue to bite several times, even if their venom has run out.

If you do get an ant bite, the first thing you should do is get away from the mound or area where they came from. Secondly, take off any clothing that may have had ants in or on them. You don’t want to run the risk of being bitten again. The next thing you should do is get some rubbing alcohol and clean the area. This will not only clean and disinfect it, but the alcohol will also take the sting out. If you don’t have alcohol, then you can just use soap and water. Finally, you might want to use an ice pack or cold compress for a few minutes to reduce inflammation. Cortisone cream will also help. If you are concerned about any reaction that seems extreme or causes you to have trouble breathing, contact your poison control center at once or call 911!

In order to kill fire ants, one pest control tip is to pour boiling water over the mound. You can also make a solution of lye and water and pour it in a circle around the mound. This traps the fire ants. Pour the remainder of the solution all over the mound. Always handle lye with extreme caution!

The pest control Myrtle Beach goal is to kill the queen. It can be hard to do, but not impossible.  There are some insecticides that are formulated specifically to get to the queen. Ask your local home center about these products.

If you are having trouble eradicating your fire ant mounds, give us a call at Zap Pest Control Inc. ! We have tried and true pest control methods and are ready and waiting to help you get rid of these pesky nuisances!

Zap Pest Control Inc.
2507 Forestbrook Rd Suite G
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
843-654-1927
http://zappests.net/