Are red ants poisonous? And how to get rid of them?

Fire ants are dangerous to human beings, as they can inflict painful stings. If you are allergic to the sting, the consequences can be very serious. Sometimes they are also known as the red ant, or the red imported fire ant. The "imported" portion of this name gives you a good indication that they are not native to many places; ecologically speaking, this is a devastating problem in more areas of the world as these little creatures hitch a lift with imported goods. Here are some tips for getting them away from your living space using environmentally-friendly means.

Steps

1. Locate the area in which the ants are congregating. If this happens to be your backyard, fence off the nest area immediately and prevent any members of your family or your pets from accessing this area.

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2. Be very careful. Fire ants are aggressive and will attack people and animals. Seek professional help immediately if you do not feel that you can eradicate the ants on your own.3Purchase an environmentally-friendly product for killing the ants. See Organic Fire Ant Control Methods for the "Texas Two Step Organic Method of Fire Ant Control." It provides suggestions for less toxic ways to remove fire ants and is a method that was developed by the Texas A&M

3. Purchase an environmentally-friendly product for killing the ants. See Organic Fire Ant Control Methods for the "Texas Two Step Organic Method of Fire Ant Control." It provides suggestions for less toxic ways to remove fire ants and is a method that was developed by the Texas A&M University.