Fire Ant Control

What’s the Difference Between Fire Ants and Regular Ants?

Fire ants are much more aggressive than regular ants and can be a real problem if they invade your yard or home. They build large, noticeable mounds in the ground, which serve as their nests, and they won’t hesitate to defend these with painful stings if disturbed. Unlike regular ants, fire ants can swarm quickly and sting repeatedly, making them a bigger concern for people and pets. Their sting feels like a sharp, burning pain, which is how they got their name.

How Do Fire Ant Mounds Affect Lawn Health?

Fire ant mounds can cause significant damage to your lawn, leaving bare patches of grass and uneven areas that are difficult to manage. Their constant tunneling pushes soil to the surface, which can suffocate the grass underneath and disrupt the root systems. Over time, if the problem isn’t dealt with, the colonies can grow larger, making it harder to mow your lawn or even enjoy walking or playing on it safely.

A Properties’s Fire Ant Control Services

A Properties specializes in safe and effective fire ant control for residential lawns. Our services focus on eliminating visible infestations while preventing future ones with seasonal maintenance.

Our services include:

• Thorough lawn inspections
• Granular fire ant treatments
• Spot treatments
• Follow-up visits and retreatment if needed

Our locally owned and operated lawn care company is here to help you enjoy your lawn without the worry of bites, stings, or mounds popping up overnight. We make it our goal to make your lawn look its best no matter the time of year. Trust our 10 years of lawn care experience for an outdoor space you and your family can enjoy.

What Are Signs You Have Fire Ants?

Not sure if you’re dealing with fire ants? Here are some common signs:

• Soft, raised dirt mounds with no visible opening on top
• Ants that swarm aggressively when the mound is disturbed
• Painful stings or itchy red welts after being outside
• Pets are avoiding certain lawn areas
• A sudden increase in ant activity around the yard

If any of these sound familiar, we can confirm the problem and start treatment right away.

When Is the Best Time for Fire Ant Control?

Spring is the ideal time to tackle fire ant problems because their colonies are most active and easy to spot during this season. The ants are busy building and foraging, making it the perfect opportunity to address the issue before it gets worse. However, fire ants can come back whenever the soil is warm, especially after a rainstorm. Taking action early and staying proactive is the best way to keep them under control.