Best Fire Ant Treatment Solutions
Fire ants pose a significant problem that can cause serious injury and substantial property damage. Treatment of properties with fire ant infestations is essential, and the best available solution is easy and affordable: a call to Fire Ant Control, LLC.
Rapid growth, with few limiting factors, leads to large fire ant colonies that will continue to expand unless intentional treatment is implemented. Infestations can occur quickly, especially in Southwest Florida, where we operate. Fire ants will infest all areas of a property, regardless of its purpose. Protect your home, business, school, or farm with a treatment from Fire Ant Control, LLC.
What to Do After an Attack
If fire ants have bitten you, you probably have several bites and stings. Fire ants attack as a swarm, and they bite down and sting repeatedly, moving in a circle, until they’re forced to stop.
To treat the area, clean it as quickly as possible with soap and water or by applying alcohol to prevent as much of the venom as possible from entering the body. Monitor the area for swelling and redness. If present, use an anti-itch cream and take an oral antihistamine as needed.
If the symptoms indicate anaphylaxis, seek medical attention immediately.
Effective Treatment for Long-Term Results
Fire ant baits work well because they target the source of fire ant colony expansion: reproduction. Take Fire Ant Control, LLC, for instance; the regulated granular bait that we rely upon for treatment operates as an insect growth inhibitor. Our technicians will strategically place the bait where scavenging ants are most likely to find it and carry it back to the queen. Once she enjoys her share, she’ll become infertile, leaving the colony to dwindle to nothing as all of the living fire ants die.
This process promises a minimum of 85% freedom from fire ants for four-month periods. Clients should reschedule their service three times per year to maintain optimal levels of protection for their properties, as our money-back guarantee requires.
Fire ants are highly mobile. They are constantly on the move, searching for food, water, shelter, or to escape threats. They can also spread through infested sod, landscaping materials, and other transported goods. Once winged fire ants mature, they take flight to mate. Afterward, the male dies, and the fertilized female lands to establish a new colony as queen.
The granular bait we use is approved and regulated for use around animals and people, with no wait period required for re-entry. Without consistent bait treatments, these new colonies can quickly take root and grow, leading to a renewed infestation.
Common Mistakes in Fire Ant Control
Chemical sprays from the local hardware store may promise great results. They may even give you plenty of satisfaction when you see hundreds of dead ants. Unfortunately, the satisfaction won’t last for long. The queen, or queens, will remain protected deep within the colony, where the chemical simply can’t reach. Additionally, the spray can affect the surrounding ecosystem and pose a hazard if used when the wind is blowing.
Another tactic to avoid is pouring liquid that claims it will kill fire ants directly into the mound. Boiling water, gas, vinegar, and any other concoction will not destroy the colony. You may drown a few of its citizens, but you will more likely injure yourself, and the colony will continue to flourish.
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