Of all the pests we have invading our homes and work
place, fire ants undoubtedly cause the most havoc. With their fierce bite and burning sting, the fire ant is not only a nuisance but is a pest that can require medical treatment.
The fire ant
prefers to live outdoors. These ants invade our lawns, parks and recreational areas. Nests are commonly found around sidewalks, next to houses, and under trees and shrubbery. Any disturbance of
the mound causes these ants to swarm out by the hundreds. The ant's first instinct is to attack any man or animal near the mound. Many children and pets are highly allergic to the fire ant venom.
These ants have killed small calves in pastures and thus the bites and stings of this ant should not be taken lightly. In the spring and fall of the year, when cool temperatures and adequate
moisture are prevalent, the fire ant mounds may be three to four feet in diameter and three feet deep. In the dry, hot summer months, the nests are not as visible, since the ants go deep in the
soil to protect the colony from the adverse climatic conditions.
Help is a close as your telephone, since Western Exterminating Company can provide a pest control service specifically designed
for fire ants. Your regular pest control service may include controlling these insects inside the house or work place and 5 feet out around the outside perimeter or may include coverage around
Sentricon stations but does not control the entire yard. The ant mounds must be treated up to a depth of three feet and with products labeled specifically for fire ants.
With our
specifically designed fire ant program, we will guarantee you a fire ant free lawn, home or work place. We don't stand behind it - WE'LL STAND ON TOP OF IT! Stop these stinging pests now.
Call our office today for more details. Now is the time to treat. Don't hesitate.
