Organic Fire Ant and Weed Management for Bermuda Lawns in Texas

Organic Fire Ant and Weed Management for Bermuda Lawns in Texas

Zone 8 TX, ‘Tifway’ Bermuda, fire ants, weeds (dandelion, clover, chickweed), kids, pets, budget. Healthy Bermuda outcompetes weeds. Texas Two-Step controls ants organically.

Weed Prevention = Cultural Practices

• Mow correctly: 1–1.5 inches, frequent, sharp blades.
• Water correctly: Early morning, deep, only when needed.
• Fertilize organically: Compost, manure, alfalfa meal, Milorganite.

Dense, vigorous Bermuda leaves no room for weeds.

Fire Ants: Texas Two-Step

1. Broadcast bait (spinosad or abamectin based) over whole yard.
2. Mound drench (d-limonene or pyrethrin) for active mounds.

Developed by Texas A&M. Details: Clean Air Gardening.

Why This Works

• No synthetic “weed-and-feed” (kills earthworms, butterflies, soil life).
• No grub/fungus/insecticide sprays without cause.
• Builds soil food web that naturally suppresses pests.

Mow high, water deep, feed organic, Two-Step the ants. Safe for kids, pets, and wallet.