There are several ways to kill fire ants immediately, including:
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Boiling water and liquid dish soap: Pouring boiling water and liquid dish soap over the ants or down ant hills can instantly remove the ant infestation.
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Liquid pesticide: Drenching the mound with a liquid pesticide can be a quick and effective way to eradicate a fire ant problem.
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Fire ant bait: Amdro Fire Ant Bait starts to kill fire ants immediately and can kill the queen within one week when properly applied.
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Hot water: Pouring 2 to 3 gallons of very hot or boiling water on the mound can kill ants about 60% .
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White vinegar: Straight white vinegar can be used as an ant spray to saturate ant trails or spray counters and other areas to kill on contact.
It is important to note that some home remedies, such as instant grits, baking soda, vinegar, club soda, molasses, plaster of Paris, and aspartame, have been scientifically proven to have no effect on fire ants.
