Some people will suffer an allergic reaction to a fire ant bite. If the swelling, redness and pain worsens, or if the site of the bite begins oozing a discharge, this indicates an infection and medical attention will be required. Over time, the fire ant bite should be improving in appearance. This will only drive the infection deeper into the skin, worsening the infection.
Tipsĭo not pick at, squeeze or attempt to 'pop' the pustule that forms at the site of the fire ant sting.
It will typically take about one week for the ant bite to heal, though healing may take longer if the fire ant sting site becomes infected. Repeat steps 1 through 5 three times per day until the fire ant sting has healed. If the fire ant sting itches intensely, apply a thin coat of hydrocortisone cream.Īpply antibiotic ointment to the fire ant bite and then cover with a Band-Aid.
