Hello Gardeners, I’m Amanda McNulty with Clemson Extension and Making It Grow . Clemson Extension Agent Vicky Bertagnolli is one of our fire ant specialists. If you search SCETV video fire ants (two words) you’ll find a segment where Vicky explains how to use bait products to safely control these potentially life-threatening pests. A bait is a combination of a slow-acting stomach poison and ground corn cobs and soybean oil. This is a perfect time of the year to apply freshly-purchased bait – the