Fire Ant Treatment in Lake City, FL

Fire ant treatment in Lake City, FL, is easily obtained by contacting Fire Ant Specialists. We have been treating properties for imported red fire ants since 1993. With thirty years of experience, we can offer you a 95% ant-free property with two to three treatments a year.

The imported red fire ant came into the US in 1930. Since then, it has been on a mission to spread throughout the Southeastern US. It has even attempted to go further west and north. However, its favorite environment is one with warmth and humidity.

This is why these invasive pests are not just found in your yard. They can also be found in HVAC systems, wiring harnesses, and beneath the foundations of buildings, parking lots, and sidewalks. 

Signs of Fire Ants on Your Property

The most obvious sign that you have a fire ant issue is the appearance of their mounds. But just because you don’t see raised dirt heaps across the yard doesn’t mean they aren’t there. Ants have such an intricate underground bunker system that visible signs aren’t always there.

If you want to know if you have an ant problem, step into your yard barefoot. (Not really; fire ant stings hurt!) If you live in Florida, you know you have fire ants. If you don’t want them, and you want to be able to walk barefoot in your yard, Fire Ant Specialists has the solution.

When fire ants dig under foundations or set up house in your air conditioning unit, they can cause serious damage. We usually only consider the health threats, especially if you are allergic to them. But if left untreated, they can make structures crumble and short out systems.

Fire Ant Treatments

Fire Ant Specialists utilizes a high-quality granular bait. Keep in mind that there are lots of things in the DIY arena that call themselves bait. But they don’t have the attractant necessary to convince the workers to bring it in as food. Most of these require the ant to touch the granule. This is effective for the external workers but doesn’t halt the reproductive process.

The treatment we employ has a slow-release aspect and an attractant. So, there’s time for the granules to arrive on the queen’s dinner plate. Once she ingests them, they sterilize her so that no new ants arrive.

When we treat your yard, we will provide you with a time frame for when you can expect to see the results. If that time frame is not met, we will return to your location and spot treat at no extra charge. 

We treat all kinds of properties and locations. With the assistance of our sister companies, we can treat up to 1000 acres a day. So, whether you have commercial, residential, agricultural, or public property, we can offer you relief from the fire ants plaguing you.

Fire ant treatment in Lake City, FL, is available. Contact us here or call us at 352-291-2687 to schedule a free estimate or book your treatment appointment.