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How to Kill Underground Ants
How to Kill Underground Ants. Soil dwellers, ants live in large colonies dominated by a breeding queen. They construct a diverse tunnel system. The ants carry soil sediment to the surface while mining out the cavities and corridors of their home. The sediment can produce a large, unsightly mound in the middle of a pristine lawn. Some ants, such as...
Soil dwellers, ants live in large colonies dominated by a breeding queen. They construct a diverse tunnel system. The ants carry soil sediment to the surface while mining out the cavities and corridors of their home. The sediment can produce a large, unsightly mound in the middle of a pristine lawn. Some ants, such as red imported fire ants (Solenopsis invicta), pose a serious risk to pets and humans through their painful bites. Killing the entire underground community can successfully manage an ant mound problem.
Things You'll Need
Insecticidal ant soil drench
Watering can
Garden sprayer
Powdered insecticide containing acephate, deltamethrin or cyfluthrin
Rake
Diazinon granules
Mix an insecticide ant drench with water in a watering can or garden sprayer. Follow the directions on the insecticide's label to successfully mix the substance. Use 1 to 2 gallons per mound.
Pour the insecticide drench slowly over the mound. Thoroughly drench the mound to successfully kill all ant inhabitants, even the ones deep within the tunnel system of the mound.
Sprinkle dry, powdered ant insecticide over the mound. Follow the directions for applications. Use a product that contains acephate, deltamethrin or cyfluthrin to successfully kill fire ants.
Rake the ant mound as flat as possible right before applying diazinon granules. Follow the directions on the diazinon label to determine the correct amount of granules to use. Sprinkle the granules across the ant mound and rake gently. Spray the ant mound with water lightly.
