Fire Ant Control in Lawns & Pastures is very important right now! Nothing spoils a barefoot walk or grazing session faster than red imported fire ants. Imported fire ants (Solenopsis invicta Buren and S. richteri Forel) are invasive pests that may feed on crops such as sorghum, corn, and small grain seeds.

Late August, when colonies pile protein to prep for fall flights, is prime treatment time.

Broadcast an insect growth regulator bait containing methoprene at 1.5 lb/acre across turf and paddocks; wait 10 days, then drench stubborn mounds with orange oil solution. For organic gardeners, mound flushing with near boiling water (about three gallons per hill) kills 60 % of colonies without chemicals – just mind the grass.

Keep chickens off treated areas for 24 hours, and store bait in a cool, dry spot; Texas garages rival saunas this month. Combine control with cultural tweaks: mow high, over-seed Bermuda with endophyte-enhanced rye this fall, and keep compost piles elevated to deter reinfestation. A welltimed “onetwo punch” gives you an antsting free Labor Day cookout and happier livestock all year.

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