Get Rid of Insects

Ants

Fire Ants

Government Link: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/lpa/pubs/fsheet_faq_notice/faq_phifa.html

For a general description of ant species go to the first reference (UC Davis). For a detailed description of fire ants, go to the second reference (USDA).

Details of ant control are given in the references. Also, your handy hardware store should have a bunch of dangerous chemicals you can use. For ants outside, I usually leave them alone. If there is something to eat they appear out of no where. If ants get into the house, I try to see where the food source is hiding. I use those little ant traps which are very effective. I try to find the path the ants are using and I put them in the way of their travel. I also have placed them on the counter top to get rid of any strays.