Fire ant baits are considered safe for humans and most animals. The bait used to treat fire ants is specifically targeted to kill ants.
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The active ingredients used in fire ant bait are non-toxic to humans.
The ingredients will not be absorbed through the skin by walking on grass that has been treated with bait.
If granules have been spread across a yard using a handheld bait spreader, utility terrain vehicle (UTV) or helicopter, it is very unlikely that a child would be able to find individual granules in the grass.
Even then, it would be almost impossible for them to consume enough bait to make them sick.