Thomasville Scene June-July 2022 | Page 26

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Foes of Summer Fun :

Fire Ants

by Sydni Ingram | Ag and Natural Resources , UGA Extension – Thomas County

Red imported fire ants can definitely make a day in the great outdoors less than great ! All of those bites from being too close to your unwelcomed guests may have you ready to get your revenge on that ant bed , but do your homework so that you can get the best results . Everyone seems to have their own home remedies for knocking ants out quickly , but many of these solutions only offer inconsistent results at best , and can be dangerous at worst .

Just like people , fire ants enjoy clear , sunny patches of pastures , lawns , and fields . Proximity
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