Best Fire Ant Killer for Horse Pastures

Are you living in Central and Southeast Florida and asking yourself what the best solution is to kill fire ants in horse pastures? Fire Ant Specialists has the answers you need–not just for this question but for many others about fire ant control. 

While you might be tempted to tackle the problem on your own, just two to three treatments a year from us provide up to 95% control. That’s a level of effectiveness that DIY chemical treatments from your local home improvement store can’t achieve. Let us handle the problem for results you can trust. 

Ants Are More Than a Nuisance

In the mid-summer months, having fire ants in your horse pasture can cause significant harm to your animals. They pose a threat to young livestock and horses and will also attack any animals that are weak, sick, or otherwise vulnerable.

Fire ants forage for food in the same areas where your horses and livestock graze, putting your animals at constant risk of painful encounters. Trying to time foaling around the most active fire ant months adds another layer of stress. With Fire Ant Specialists’ proven treatment methods, your horses can graze, foal, and care for their young without worry.

If you ever find an animal under attack by these aggressive pests, immediately move them away from the area and brush the ants off. Never spray them with water; using a hose can cause the ants to sting more aggressively, worsening the situation.

According to Texas A&M, drenching a fire ant mound with a large volume of water heated above 90°F can disrupt the colony temporarily, but only for a few days. The ants will simply relocate and rebuild nearby. While it might feel satisfying at the moment, this approach does not provide a long-term solution to the problem.

Don’t wait for an emergency—call Fire Ant Specialists at the first sign of an invasion. We’re here to help bring peace back to your land.

Are Treatments Safe?

At Fire Ant Specialists, our treatments are safe for poultry, livestock, dogs, cats, and horses. The granular bait used across your pasture is so minuscule that animals would have to find it and then eat their weight in it for it to become problematic. These chemicals also don’t affect lactating and pregnant animals because they are so quickly metabolized. 

The fact is, the fire ants themselves pose a more significant threat to your animals than any treatment. They are aggressive and often place their nests between your animals and their water or food sources. Their stings are excruciating and can also cause severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. Getting these invasive pests under control is essential for the well-being of your animals. 

Trust Fire Ant Specialists to provide the most effective fire ant solutions for horse pastures. Click here or call 352-291-2687 for a free estimate or to schedule your first treatment today.