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August 31, 2021 - Filed Under: Fire Ants, Lawn and Garden

Everyone loves a good myth buster, and we have a very timely one for you! Fire ant beds in your yard can be such a headache to deal with. Many people have used home remedies to control ants. But are those quick fixes really getting rid of the ants in your yard? Let’s take a look at some commonly used home remedies and whether or not they work! 

Fire ants around rocks
Fire ants are a nuisance, but vegetable gardeners do have some safe options to use around food-producing plants.
June 23, 2021 - Filed Under: Insects, Fire Ants, Insects-Vegetable Gardens, Vegetable Gardens

Do you have fire ants in your vegetable garden? Me too. Good news for all of us! There are some fire ant baits that are safe to use around food plants.

A closeup of a fire ant mound.
April 6, 2021 - Filed Under: Fire Ants, Insects-Home Lawns, Turfgrass and Lawn Management

Fire ants are the most common pests of home lawns, but homeowners can manage them with the right approach, and spring is the perfect time to begin the process.

Close-up of a fire ant mound
The two-step method can reduce fire ant mounds in your yard by 80 to 90 percent. Photo by Blake Layton
September 4, 2020 - Filed Under: Fire Ants, Lawn and Garden, Insects-Home Lawns

If you want fewer fire ant beds in your yard, the best way to achieve that goal is to maintain a consistent management plan throughout the year.

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