Fire Ant Treatment in Bushnell, FL

Fire ant treatment in Bushnell, FL is available to you through Fire Ant Specialists. With more than 30 years in this field, we have the experience and expertise to offer you a 99% ant-free existence. You will need 2-3 treatments a year to acquire that level of confidence, but we are well prepared to offer it to you.

When we started in 1993, we thought we would be an all-inclusive pest control company. However, thanks to our home office’s location in Ocala, we met some people who showed us our true calling. The horse farmers in that area had resigned themselves to the losses they experienced due to red imported fire ants.

Losses? You might ask. 

Yes, ants can actually kill horses. They can kill cattle, too. And, even people. 

How is that possible? 

Well, some animals and people are allergic to the toxin dispersed in a sting. This can lead to anaphylaxis. In other situations, the animal is young, sick, or old and has been attacked en masse. When this occurs, they will sting repeatedly, and the toxins overwhelm the system.

Knowing the dangers of the red imported fire ant probably makes you more certain about your decision to pursue fire ant treatment. Fire Ant Specialists is here to help you.

Properties that can be Treated

As a homeowner, you might assume that residential services are the only ones we offer. This is very far from the truth. We work with corporate and even government entities, as well as residential and business property owners.

Ants don’t care where they build their colonies as long as it’s warm and water is easily accessible. These are the things they require for survival because they will literally eat almost anything.

Manicured lawns are just as vulnerable to a fire ant infestation as horse pastures, national parks, schools, and anywhere else grass might be found. Because the colonies can be as far as 25 feet underground, it may take a while for you to notice their presence.

Signs Ants are Present

One mound means there’s a colony on your property. You don’t have to see multiples to think there’s a problem. 

Ant colonies can be home to up to 500,000 ants, and the queen is steadily putting out as many as 800 eggs every day. Take any mound that rises up in your space seriously.

Before the mounds, you might see them parading around. And, if you know that you cannot walk out in your yard barefoot because you will be stung, then you already know you’ve got an issue.

No ant infestation is too big for our team. We work alongside sister companies to ensure that we can treat up to 1000 acres every day. If you’ve got ants, we’ve got the treatment.

How Does it Work?

We will come to your property and measure it. Then our technicians will provide you with an estimate. They will also let you know how long it will be until you see the full effects of the treatment. If they miss the date, we will come back and spot treat for free. We are confident in our material.

The granular bait that we utilize targets the queen. The goal is to entice the worker ants to bring the bait back to her so that she can eat it. When she does, it will sterilize her. Without the ability to replenish her workers, the colony dies off.

The mounds won’t disappear just because the ants are gone. You’ll have to rake those yourself. 

But when you need fire ant treatment in Bushnell, FL, you can count on Fire Ant Specialists. Give us a call at 352-291-2687 or click here for estimates and appointments.