Fire Ants in my coop

[TrixieBlue]

I was using wood shavings in my coops ( I have 2, one for chicks and 1 for ducks) because I was having trouble with flys, I did research and found the sand method which helped cut the fly problem in half.

I did that about a month ago, last week I was changing out the feed and water dishes and found both coops are totally infested with fire ants. I tried using diatomaceous earth but it hasn't helped.
I live outside Dallas, Texas. If anybody has any suggestions I would appreciate the insight. The ants don't seem to be bothering the chickens but the sure don't like me.

~Trixie~

 

[Mimi13]

I was using wood shavings in my coops ( I have 2, one for chicks and 1 for ducks) because I was having trouble with flys, I did research and found the sand method which helped cut the fly problem in half.

I did that about a month ago, last week I was changing out the feed and water dishes and found both coops are totally infested with fire ants. I tried using diatomaceous earth but it hasn't helped.
I live outside Dallas, Texas. If anybody has any suggestions I would appreciate the insight. The ants don't seem to be bothering the chickens but the sure don't like me.

~Trixie~

I HATE ants with a passion. I sprinkle the Garden and Poultry dust all around in the coop and run, especially around and under the feeders. This is safe for chickens and is what you can use to dust for mites or lice. It kills the ants instantly.

 

[TrixieBlue]

I HATE ants with a passion. I sprinkle the Garden and Poultry dust all around in the coop and run, especially around and under the feeders. This is safe for chickens and is what you can use to dust for mites or lice. It kills the ants instantly.
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[TrixieBlue]

Thanks!

 

[coach723]

I use orange oil : https://www.walmart.com/ip/Medina-O...0062&wl11=online&wl12=988039003&wl13=&veh=sem
Mix 1.5 ounces of orange oil and 3 ounces of the Dawn into 1 gallon of water, or add 0.42 ounces of horticultural soap and 2.11 ounces of orange oil to 1 gallon of water. Apply as a mound drench during early morning or late afternoon hours of the day, which is when the fire ants are most likely to be home.
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/orange-oil-fire-ant-killer-recipe-86976.html