the red ants, how dangerous they are to humans and how to deal with them

Red ants have a bright red body color, which ranges from reddish brown to reddish black. Red ants build their colonies in piles, often visible in sunny areas. Its mounds can reach 18 cm in height, 61 cm in width; they can be dome shaped, and these colonies may contain hundreds of thousands of ants, with at least one queen. Red ants are less active during the hottest hours of the day. It also avoids darkness and shade and is more often seen in open fields and meadows than forests. If the mounds he built to remain undamaged and the colony quickly reproduces, the red ants may send additional queens to build new mounds nearby.

These aggressive insects mainly feed on live insects and dead animals. And when sneaking into the house they are drawn to fats and sweet foods.

How dangerous are red ants to humans?

Red ants will attack any potential threat to their colonies. When attacking, the red ants first use their mandibles to grasp their prey, and then they inject venom. The bites can be painful and leave behind red marks that often turn into white blisters a day after the bite. If someone disturbs it, hundreds of ants may suddenly rush to attack the intruder and cause many stings. Red ant poisoning may cause a very serious medical reaction in a few individuals who are allergic to red ants and may experience a severe reaction. Emergency services should be contacted immediately if the victim experiences nausea, a headache, or difficulty breathing.

How do I get rid of red ants?

When you find red ants in your home, you need to intensify your efforts to limit their continued building of colonies.

• Keep your lawn clean to make it less attractive to these insects; many types of ants like to take shelter under fallen rocks or leaves, or to build colonies in decaying wood.
• Track the movement of ants in your home to determine the location of their colonies; after identifying the colonies, block the entrances to these colonies and the cracks leading to them.
• Mix cornmeal with boric acid and put it on the path of ants. The ants will pick up the food and return it to the colony to kill the queen and her workers.

Since red ants can sometimes be dangerous to humans and pets; it is a good idea to consult with specialists regarding methods of controlling it. Therefore, we recommend that you contact Storm to conduct an inspection of your property.

A professional team will come to your home and conduct a comprehensive examination inside and outside. They will develop a personalized science-backed treatment plan that best meets your needs.