Do I need fire ant control?

Fire ants might seem like yesterday’s news in Las Cruces. Perhaps you simply avoid them once you see ant hills pop up in your yard.

Or a likely scenario is that you are now overrun with ant hills and came to the internet to ask, “Do I need fire ant control?” And if you are wondering how fire ants got out of control in the first place, you should know that their queens are very capable breeding machines. A well-fed queen with faithful workers can produce up to 800 eggs in only one day! Whoever coined the term, “busy bee” could have aptly attributed it to ants.

Here's why you need fire ant control.

If you are considering do-it-yourself fire ant pest control, we want you to know that you run the risk of absolute futility. We recommend professional measures, because fire ants are invasive creatures that are more than a simple nuisance.

Fire ants can populate inside and outside your home. Without proper pest control, you may struggle to get to the root cause of why fire ants are infiltrating your property.

If you're wondering what attracts fire ants inside your house, the answer is simple: unsealed food. People who leave fruit, dog food, or other types of food out are more likely than others to attract fire ants. Meanwhile, all it takes is a gap in a window sill or any other small hole or crevice for fire ants to enter your home. Once fire ants are inside, they may stay there for a long time, too.

Outdoors, ants may build nest mounds around your home. These mounds are generally about 2 feet in diameter and can be up to 1.5 feet high. You may find mounds in sunny spots around your property as well.

When you first see fire ants inside and outside your residence, your first thought may be trying to figure out what attracts fire ants to your property in the first place. From here, you may look for insecticides designed to help you address what attracts fire ants inside your house and out. Even though these insecticides may seem like the best options, their effectiveness varies. There is no guarantee an insecticide will help you manage your fire ant problem moving forward. In the meantime, you may commit significant time, energy, and resources to resolve your fire ant issue without getting your desired result.

With an experienced fire ant control company at your side, you can get the help you need to quickly and efficiently address your fire ant problem. The company has highly trained technicians who know what it takes to control fire ants. They can learn about your fire ant problem and offer personalized tips and recommendations on how to address it.

Las Cruces Pest Control is at your service.

Mosquito Squad of Las Cruces offers a protective barrier treatment for fire ants. We perform this treatment to a high standard and make sure it delivers the optimal results, every time.

Our fire ant control technicians take a look at your property. We learn about your fire ant issue and look for areas where fire ants populate.

Next, we apply a spray that kills fire ants. For long-term fire ant control, we also use baits, broadcast granules, and a drench that goes into ant mounds. Doing so helps us keep fire ants away from your property long into the future.

Call on Mosquito Squad for the best Las Cruces pest control including fire ant, tick, mosquito, and wasp control! Fill out our form online or call us at (575) 221-1787 for a free quote.

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