Fire Ant Control Solutions in Lake Country

Let Mosquito Squad help you control fire ants in Lake Country with our reliable pest control service, available in Bracey, Lake Gaston, Blackstone, and other locations in southern Virginia and parts of North Carolina!

Do You Have Fire Ants?

Fire ants are small, reddish-brown ants that exhibit extremely aggressive behavior. While they are not native to the United States, over the past several decades, their population has grown, and their territory has spread to now cover almost the entire United States.

You'll know if your grass has been infested by the presence of dome-shaped mounds that look like loose dirt piles, typically in sunny, open areas. These mounds may seem harmless, as there is no visible opening to indicate anything lives there. Once a fire ant nest is disturbed, though, the ants will appear by the thousands to attack any threat that compromises their home.

Fire Ants Can Threaten Your Home and Family

Fire ants are small, usually only 1/8-1/4 inch in length, but they can cause significant harm to both your home and your family. Their stings are not only incredibly painful, but can trigger serious allergic reactions, with symptoms including nausea, dizziness, or in rare cases, anaphylaxis. 

Fire ants often attack in large numbers, leaving unsuspecting victims with bites and stings that cover large areas of their bodies. Because their mounds aren't obvious, children, pets, and those who love spending time outside are especially at risk, as it is easy to disturb their homes without realizing it.

In addition to the threat they pose to people, fire ants wreak havoc on local communities and ecosystems. As they invade and build their homes, they can cause significant damage to electrical wiring, push out native plant and insect species, and prey on local wildlife. 

They are an invasive species and threaten local habitats through predation on other species and destruction of community infrastructure. They are quick to adapt to new locations and aggressively take over areas they invade, making them uniquely challenging to control. Luckily, Mosquito Squad's professionals are ready to tackle this problem for you!

Lake Country Fire Ant Control Services

Now that you know the dangers of fire ants, let Mosquito Squad of Lake Country handle the problem from here! Our Lake Country fire ant control service controls ants both on the surface and underground. While their mounds may be small, their nests are built with underground tunnels that can be more than ten feet deep. It is necessary to treat the whole nest to best control fire ants.

Our multi-step treatment process is designed to target the whole nest. After identifying fire ant mounds on your lawn, we'll apply treatments using baits and broadcast granules to treat the mounds and targeted drenching and barrier spray to target the whole nest. We'll pay special attention to areas along walkways, close to your house, and any areas where people and pets gather to work and play.

Because fire ants are aggressive and persistent, multiple treatments are required for the best possible control. Ask about our subscription packages to make sure your home and family receive the best possible protection from these tiny invaders!

Let Us Handle Your Fire Ant Woes!

Because fire ants are uniquely difficult to control, it's best to leave the work to the Pros!. Contact Mosquito Squad of Lake Country at (434) 226-5530 to talk about the best solutions for your home or request a free quote online.