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Originally posted by mr kablammo:
As noted prior, the stinging irritant is formic acid. You can kill the shit out a mound by pouring 40% hydrogen peroxide solution on the little bastards. The acid-base chemical reaction explodes the bastards to death as they turn into steam from the inside out. Being a liquid, HP will penetrate the mound to kill the eggs, and as the little bastards evacuate you can pour the HP right on them.

You can buy 40% hydrogen peroxide solution at the beauty supply store, or maybe at a big box store in the ladies hair care aisle.

It is extremely satisfying to watch fire ants pop and wisp away as steam. And the HP degrades to water so there is no chemical residue.

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Originally posted by henryaz:
fire ant calling contests

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Originally posted by joel9507:

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Originally posted by henryaz:
fire ant calling contests

Am I wrong in assuming there is alcohol involved for participants and judges?

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Originally posted by dwright1951:
Fire ants sting contains Formica acid, if you can apply a base soon after the sting you will neutralize the acid and stop the reaction and most of the pain. Ammonia is a base, that is what is in the product "After Bite" it destroys the acid and reduces the reaction, but you have to apply it before the swelling walls off the acid. An old Doctor told me if you get fire ant bites and it blisters up pop the blisters and apply ammonia or baking soda to neutralize the acid, then apply a antibiotic ointment to lessen the chance of infection. Hope this helps.