Fire Ant Treatment in Lakeland, FL

RIFA, Red Imported Fire Ants, are obnoxiously present throughout the Southeast. Fire Ant Specialists provides fire ant treatment for residential, agricultural, and commercial property in Lakeland, FL. This will resolve the problem in the long term with minimal expense or disruption.

Fire Ant Invaders

Red imported fire ants are an invasive species that is most assuredly unwelcome. South America accidentally introduced us to these unwanted pests through the Port of Mobile in the early 1930s. 

These ants are incredibly adaptive. Because they love the warmth and humidity, they’ve made the Southeast, and Florida especially, their new home. It’s taken them about a century to spread throughout the southern half of the nation.

However, you can overcome these menaces through the services provided by Fire Ant Specialists. We can create a fire-ant-free, safe space for your family and animals to enjoy the outdoors.

What to Look For

You can’t miss the color of a fire ant. They are reddish-black or -brown and about an eighth to a quarter of an inch long. They act in ways that are easily identifiable as well. They build flat-topped mounds that can be almost a foot and a half tall.

You will find these mounds near moisture, but they can also set up shop in less obvious places. They will build under slabs, around the roots of trees, or in the center of a pasture. Basically, they are going to go where there is nearby food, water, and adequate sunshine.

You may find that areas of your lawn are dying. This is possibly due to the ants digging into the root structures and killing the plants. They can also ruin many dollars’ worth of high-end landscaping.

But are They Dangerous?

These little guys are aggressive attackers. Biting down with their mandibles (jaws), they can create sharp pain and inject venomous stings. They also have a habit of swarming a target and stinging it repeatedly. 

Sometimes, the only issue is a red, itchy pustule. However, venom can lead to an allergic reaction in other people and animals. In the most severe cases, this can cause death due to anaphylaxis.

What About DIY?

We understand that the natural reaction is to take matters into your own hands, and you can certainly do so. However, the baits sold on the market are not as effective as the proven granular baits we use. 

Also, keep in mind that contact chemicals can have adverse effects. Rather than take

 the chance, use Fire Ant Specialists and our sister companies to cover up to 1000 acres a day.

Click here or call 352-291-2687 to book Fire Ant Specialists for fire ant treatment in Lakeland, FL. We offer free estimates too!