Fire ants are a big problem for everyone. Even if they don’t make a big deal about having fire ants, they probably have them hiding in the backyard where no one will go and see them. Most people will just avoid the fire ants and not worry about them at all. But there is a way that you can get rid of them without causing problems for you or your outdoor life. Here is how you can get rid of these annoying insects.

If the ants are indoors: Bug spray.
You can buy any kind of bug Raid or ant spray and it will discourage any ant behavior inside of your home. While this does help get rid of the fire ants inside of your homes, this spray can also be harmful to pets and children if they get around the spray. So if this is a method you want to use, make sure your kids and pets are nowhere near the area that this is being sprayed. Try spraying at night when your kids are asleep, or put your pets away when you plan on spraying. Leave the area for about an hour or so and it will be safe for everyone again.

If the ants are outdoors: Fire Ant Bait.
This is something that you can get at your local home store, but it is extremely lethal to fire ants and other bugs and animals. Try to use it in areas where you know your pets and kids will not be hanging out. If you have ant hills in the center of your yard, consider letting the kids and pets play out front until it rains. But if you have a problem with fire ants that is larger than you know what to do with, this ant bait will help you in every day that you need it to help. It will bring the ants in and gain their attention, and when they decide to nibble on the bait, they will die instantly.

There are obviously more ways that you can get rid of fire ants, but this is the best and easiest way to do it. Going for something that will kill them instantly is going to save you a lot of time. You might need to do the spray and bait treatment a few times before all of the fire ants are gone, but these methods will work with time and patience.

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