Fire Ant
Fire ants are known for their red coloring and painful bite. In a colony, they can cause serious problems for any outdoor space and quickly spread. Fire ants are fairly aggressive and can make enjoying your space difficult.
Fire ants are known for their red coloring and painful bite. In a colony, they can cause serious problems for any outdoor space and quickly spread. Fire ants are fairly aggressive and can make enjoying your space difficult.
Characteristics
1/16–1/4 inch. Body is yellowish red and the abdomen is black.
2-node ant. No spines on thorax. Antenna 10- segmented with 2- segmented club. When the Fire Ant mound is disturbed, the mound will “boil over.”
Harborage
These ants almost always nest outdoors, but have been known to nest behind baseboards in the home.
Treatment
How we treat Fire Ants
Fire ant colonies can be treated in a number of ways. From flooding mounds with our liquid formula or dusting with our granular treatment. We also utilize bait and traps, even though they work slower, they often work more effectively at keeping ants away.
Our pest experts take a tailored approach when treating your property and work to ensure that your concerns are addressed and your home is protected, inside and out. We’re dedicated to providing you with peace of mind and making sure you enjoy your home.