Feathers, as in tar and feathers, only tar is nasty, so therefore honey. Savvy?
You did not kill them, I assure you of that simple fact and fate. For they are tricky little creatures, like the minnie huna men of Hawaii. They are regrouping, after either a coup or defeat. Either way, they might be visiting you very soon,in your home, so just beware, be very aware. For I have seen entire families carried out one by one by angry vengeful fire ants. To this day, no one can ever seem to find any of the missing. No matter how many ants are rounded up and questioned.