One of the scariest things that can happen to a dog owner is their dog getting attacked by fire ants. Fire ants are known to cause painful bites, and could even lead to serious health problems for your pet. This article will not only explain how to get rid of fire ants, but also what you can do to prevent getting bitten by them.What eats fire ants? Fire ant predation is an important phenomenon that has received much attention by scientists, the media and the general public. Knowing a few things about who preys on fire ants can help you develop a better understanding of fire ants. Here’s what you should know.
Natural Predator Of Fire Ants
Phorid Fly
Phorid flies are the natural predators of fire ants and have been known to attack live colonies. They lay their eggs inside the ant, which then hatch and eat the ant’s insides. The fly will then lay its eggs in new colonies of ants as well.
Phorid Flies are a great natural predator of Fire Ants.
Phorid flies are a great natural predator of fire ants. These tiny, black flies lay their eggs inside the bodies of Fire Ants. After they hatch, the larvae eat their way out of the ant’s body and then pupate in its nest. They can do this to multiple ants at a time, which helps reduce their population density and stop them from attacking your home or pets.
If you have an infestation of fire ants on your property, you can use phorid flies as a natural way to control them without having to use harsh chemicals that may harm people or animals who come into contact with them.
- Attracts & Kills – Kills common household ants including acrobat, crazy, ghost, little black, odorous house, pavement, and other sweet-eating ants
- Kills the Ants You See & the Ones You Don’t – As worker ants discover the bait, they share it with the rest of the colony to eliminate them all
- Works Fast – You should see a significant decrease in the number of ants visiting the bait stations within just a few days
- Ready to Use – Place the bait stations, watch it attract ants, and eliminate the entire colony
- Use Throughout Your Home – Place stations near areas where you’ve seen ant activity including along baseboards, in corners, on counters, and more
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| Height | 4.5 Inches |
| Width | 6.6 Inches |
| Length | 1.2 Inches |
| Weight | 0.27 Pounds |
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- MOUND DESTROYER: Use outdoors directly on fire ant mounds – starts to kill in minutes.
- KILLS THE QUEEN AND COLONY: Kills the fire ant queen and colony in 24 hours – limits the formation of new mounds in treated areas.
- DEEP-REACHING FORMULA: Made with exclusive Accelerator II technology to speed the release of active ingredient into the mound.
- FOR BEST RESULTS: Apply in morning or evening hours when fire ants are closer to the surface.
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| Height | 11.5 Inches |
| Width | 7 Inches |
| Length | 4 Inches |
| Weight | 3.63 Pounds |
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- Large 1 Gallon Container
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- Kills the Queen & the Mound, No Mixing, Dead Ants in 24 Hours, No Watering Necessary, Contains 0.015% Spinosad, No Odor.
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| Width | 5.5 Inches |
| Length | 3.25 Inches |
| Weight | 1 Pounds |