Non Toxic Ant Killer

Would you like a free recipe for a non toxic ant killer?

You're at the right place. I use this for killing fire ants right in their home - the ant hills in my yard.

Ants were never much of a concern for me until I moved to the South and learned the hard way about fire ants. Pain, swelling and oozing bites made me take another look at these little critters.

And neither does your dog.

So what's the trick and how, when and why does it work? This organic fire ant remover is... water! This sounds so silly I feel like I'm reading a sales page from someone else. Except of course I'm not selling you anything. Just sharing. First you boil the water.

Ant Hills

Ants are constantly moving the queen ant around to keep her and the young ones safe and at the right temperature. When the outdoor temperature is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit, the queen and the whole nursery is closest to the surface to absorb the warmth from the sun.

Boil a pot of water on the stove and pour it on the little mounds in your yard. Along with the ants, you will see the white pupae float up and out as soon as you pour the boiling water on the ant nest.

How much water? About a quart per hill should do it. A large ant hill will take more.

Lawn Concerns

If the ant hill is in the lawn, the hot water will take out some of your grass along with the pests. If you pour slowly, it should sink straight down and minimize lawn damage.

Good luck. It's Spring here in Georgia as I write this and I'm off to apply a little non toxic ant killer. I just found three new nests next to the driveway and I need to kill those fire ants before I step there again.

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