Killing Fire Ants Organically

Southern fire ants are a real issue for gardens and yards. Fire ants are not native to the U.S. In 1918, they entered the country on a ship that came into Mobile Bay, Mobile, Alabama. By the 1930's they had made their way into southern Mississippi quickly spreading to every corner of every county and across the Southeastern U.S. A mound can spring up overnight due to the tireless work ethic of the ant and to the sheer number of them in a colony. The average mound is home to over 300,000 ants. For most people, the sting causes mild pain and swelling, but for some, especially children or those with an allergic reaction to insect bites, they can lead to infections and, although rare, death. They have been responsible for injuries to pets, livestock, and wildlife who unknowingly step on a mound or disturb it when walking. The problem is that there is never just one bite but usually dozens before you realize it. I remember in the 70's a massive campaign to poison the with crop dusting. The problem with this is that it also killed ground birds like the Bobwhite Quail, fish in ponds and streams, and other damages. As organic sustenance farmers, we had to find a way to deal with these invaders without using chemicals. After trying every natural remedy we could find or hear of, an old-timer shared with us how he dealt with them. We'd tried everything else so we decided to try his way. We found success! https://www.thefarmerslamp.com/ Fire Ants,Fireants,organic gardening,pesticide,How to Kill Fire Ants,Secret Garden of Survival,Permaculture,Organic farming,Survivalist Gardener,Doomsday,National Geographic Television,