[header] How to get rid of fire ants [title] Locate the ants' point of entry into your home, so you can seal it later. [step] Prevent any members of your family, including pets, from accessing this area. [title] Apply any over-the-counter insecticide developed for indoor use against ants to kill ants directly. 
[step] Apply product to the point of entry and to the ants' trail. [substeps] Remember that some commercial products contain toxic chemicals that are damaging to people, pets, and the environment.