I must be terribly allergic to fire ants which are prolific here in Texas.  I 
also feel terribly ill after the inopportune calamity of meeting up with 
these awful creatures..I don't heal well and it takes months for my skin to 
heal 
after a fire ant bite.  Here, these ants are known to kill livestock with their 
incredibly potent poisons that they inject.  Would CS help?  Now I am 
committed not to do anymore gardening which I love dearly.  

I have used the grant fireant granules and they do work but I keep seeing 
more and more mounds in front yard.  Is there any preventatives?

Also could fire ants transmit bacterial infections with their bites?

thanks,

Donna