On Sat, 1 Aug 2009 09:11:45 -0700, "Ulysses"
wrote:

I found a local web site and the picture they have looks exactly like the
ants I have.

http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/phpps/pdep/rifa/

It looks like I have to call the 800 number.

And the treatment is free...."With one call, your local Red Imported
Fire Ant authority or county agricultural commissioner's office will
inspect your property for Red Imported Fire Ants and treat confirmed
colonies at no cost to you."

Those are the same as fire ants in Florida, that I'm familiar with.