We've had a couple of run ins with the local fire ants. They tried taking over one of my beds, so I tried this. Honestly, I didn't have much hope in it working, but it did! So, I thought I'd share. Whether you're gardening or just trying to rid your yard of fire ants (please leave red ants alone, they're awesome!), give this a try.
Mix together 1 gallon of water, 3 tablespoons orange essential oil and 6 tablespoons of Dawn dish soap. Once mixed, pour on the fire ant beds. It is best to do this in the morning or late afternoons when the ants are home.
I hope this helps, I'm loving being able to keep them out of my garden beds and not have to worry to much about my kids being attacked by the pesky things.
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