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Timing Orange Oil/Epsom Salt for Fire Ants in North Texas

Fire ants swarm early spring—watch for news alerts. Treat after spring rains end, or immediately upon seeing mounds. Orange peel chips on a mound: activity gone in 4–5 hours. Kills or repels—either works. Call Ag Extension for exact swarm temperature triggers. Annual "orange festival" when news announces swarm time.

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