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Fire Ants and Boric Acid
Since their introduction to the United States in the 1930's, the imported red fire ant has posed a problem for homeowners as well as farmers and ranchers. Fire ants have no natural predators in the United States and have been able to spread quickly. The large mounds under which they form their colonies regulate the temperature of their tunnels, allowing them to survive severe drops in temperature.
Their sting produces painful red welts, as well as more severe reactions in those who have a fire ant allergy. Fire ants attack aggressively. They secure themselves to their victim with their jaws, or mandibles. This enables them to twist their abdomen around and deliver a series of stings. ,
Although boric acid may be considered as a possible treatment of fire ant infestation, it is advised that a pest control professional be contacted to address the problem. Techniques utilized by trained specialists prove more effective and last longer than those made or attempted at home.
Fire Ant Bites & Stings: First Aid & Treatments
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