Control Fire ant control can be achieved by individual mound treatment or by area treatment. Individual mound treatment can be accomplished by several methods. Thoroughly wet the mound and surrounding area. Check treated mounds seven days after application and retreat as necessary. Boiling water mound drenches.
Boiling water is quite dangerous since it is easily spilled onto the skin.
Extreme caution must be taken to prevent burns during application. Apply 5 tablespoons of Amdro bait per fire ant mound. Distribute the bait uniformly 3 to 4 feet around the base of the mound. Do not contaminate kitchen utensils during application or storage. Area treatments may be required at least annually because fire ants reinvade tinted areas.