Fire ant treatment

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I posted this is reply to another post but decided it may be overlooked there. It is important info for any staying in fire ant area. USE HOUSEHOLD BLEACH and a towel or paper towel to wipe down the area around where the ants got on you. Do it promptly and later you will never know they were on you. I have done this quite a few times and it works. I live in SW Florida and when working outside keep a jug of bleach and a paper towel handy.

cabranch47 · Answer

Also works for wasp stings.

pennysmom09 · Answer

Ammonia works well too...the After Bite cream is basically ammonia in a petrolatum base. Stops the sting and prevents the blister if used immediately.  Don't ask me how I know!!

rockhillmanor · Answer

pennysmom09 wrote:Ammonia works well too...the After Bite cream is basically ammonia in a petrolatum base. Stops the sting and prevents the blister if used immediately.  Don't ask me how I know!!X2 on the "After Bite". And I keep a bottle of Benydril Gel on hand too.Gonna try that bleach trick next time. Thanks for the tip! :C

texasshadow · Answer

thanks for the bleach tip. haven't had a mishap in a long time, but I LOOK where I walk and especially where I stand, even for a second, and I don't wear sandals unless I'm gonna be on sidewalks. I usually warn anyone who I know is new to Texas about fire ants, rattlers, scorpions and stinging nettles. Ya gotta LOOK at your path when you're walking...anywhere.

gbopp · Answer

Good to know info. Thanks for sharing.I've never encountered Fire Ants.

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