Pest
Fire Ants
Fire ants are aggressive stinging ants that build dome-shaped soil mounds in lawns and landscapes. Their stings cause painful welts that can be dangerous for sensitive individuals and pets. Central Florida is heavily infested with the imported red fire ant.
Signs of fire ants
- Dome-shaped soil mounds, often after rain
- Swarming, aggressive ants when the mound is disturbed
- Painful stings that form white pustules within a day
Damage
Beyond the safety hazard, fire ant mounds damage mowing equipment, kill spots of grass, and make outdoor space unusable for kids and pets.
Treatment
A combination of broadcast bait treatments and mound-by-mound knockdown gives the most reliable control. One-time DIY treatments rarely solve the problem because surrounding colonies move in.
Quick answers
About fire ants
What are fire ants?
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Fire ants are aggressive stinging ants that build dome-shaped soil mounds in lawns and landscapes. Their stings cause painful welts that can be dangerous for sensitive individuals and pets. Central Florida is heavily infested with the imported red fire ant.
What damage do fire ants cause?
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Beyond the safety hazard, fire ant mounds damage mowing equipment, kill spots of grass, and make outdoor space unusable for kids and pets.
How do you treat fire ants?
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A combination of broadcast bait treatments and mound-by-mound knockdown gives the most reliable control. One-time DIY treatments rarely solve the problem because surrounding colonies move in.
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