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This is my first post here (long time reader!) but I had a problem with these ants and the pest control company didn’t have a clue; of course the baits didn’t work, etc...

Fipronil solved the problem and killed off the entire colony. I purchased Termidor (it is mentioned in the article) since it is Fipronil; same chemical used in Frontline for pet flea & tick control. If you haven’t tried Fipronil, then get some Termidor and I bet it will solve your problem. I apply it twice a year - spring & fall when it is dry & no rain for several days - takes about 15 minutes to spray outside along the foundation, power boxes, windows, etc.

You can buy Termidor online, such as Amazon, etc... Works great on these ants, and other insects too.

Sounds good.
But living in the woods in rural Mississippi is a real challenge.
At least the fire ants stayed with their nest and didn't bother you unless you bothered them.
They were easy to control.

But these little crazy ants go everywhere.
They don't seem to sting or bite, but they get into everything.
The humidity around here seems to feed them, and after studying them on the internet, they don't seem to have any natural enemies that will eat them.
They drive everything else out.
You can't leave food out for the cats and dogs, or the chickens, because in no time, these crazy ants get into it and the animals won't touch it.
Regular ground or yard ant power seems to help. but one heavy rain and you have to spread the poison again.