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Fire ants are an unwelcome sight, especially if you’ve ever been stung by one. When fire ants take over the yard, they not only ruin your family’s outdoor enjoyment but also damage your property. They build mounds in lawns and gardens and are known to damage electrical equipment while nesting. Busy ants work quickly, so it’s important to control them before the infestation escalates. You can rely on your local Mosquito Squad Plus^® for effective fire ant treatment and tips to deter future colonies from your property.

Fun Fact About Fire Ants 🔥🐜

While most fire ant tunnels are only a few inches deep, tunnels can reach depths of ten or more feet! These deep and complex tunnels often require professional pest intervention.

All About Fire Ants

Fire ants are aggressive insects that bite and sting. They are a reddish-brown color and are especially common in warm climates. Fire ants build large, dome-shaped mounds and are very territorial. They are known to attack in large numbers when their mound is disturbed. Their sting can cause itching, swelling, and allergic reactions.

The Importance of the Fire Ant Queen

Like many insects that live in a colony, fire ants have a queen, the most important member of the colony and the only reproductive female. The queen fire ant is responsible for laying eggs and keeping the population growing. Queen fire ants are larger than other fire ants and have a darker red-brown body with a more rounded abdomen.

Fire Ant Mound Identification

Fire ant mounds are usually dome-shaped and can be anywhere from a few inches to over a foot tall if left undisturbed. Mounds are typically made of loose soil and, unlike many other ant mounds, don’t always have a visible hole at the top. Fire ants enter through underground tunnels. Mounds are usually built in open and sunny areas like lawns, fields, and sidewalks. They commonly appear after rainfall when soil is looser.

If a different type of ant is invading your property, get to know our general ant control service and common types of ants we treat.

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Preventing Pests

How to Get Rid of Fire Ants

Dress in protective clothing before trying these methods to kill fire ants:

Pour a couple of gallons of boiling water directly on the mound to kill ants on contact.
Pour soapy water or diluted vinegar on the mound.
Sprinkle diatomaceous earth (DE) on the mound and its entrances, which will dehydrate the ants.

You may have to repeat these fire ant removal methods multiple times to make sure the queen has been killed and prevent the colony from re-emerging.

How Our Professional Fire Ant Control Works

The Yard Defender service is our best fire ant treatment, as it was specifically created to treat biting and stinging pests outside. We start with fire ant mound treatment using baits, broadcast granules, and targeted drenching of the ant mound. Then we apply our barrier spray to kill fire ants that are outside of their colony and help deter fire ants for up to 21 days following treatment.

Fire Ant Yard Treatment from Your Local Squad^®

Don’t let fire ants keep you from enjoying your yard! Let the pros at Mosquito Squad Plus^® provide you with reliable fire ant control services so you can stop battling these aggressive insects. Contact your local team at (877) 332-2239 or request a cost-free quote online to learn more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do fire ants bite or sting?

They do both! Fire ants bite and sting, but it's their sting that causes the infamous burning sensation. They use their mandibles, or jaws, to bite and hold onto their target. Then they use their stinger to inject venom.

How do you treat fire ant bites?

To treat a fire ant bite, clean the bite with soap and water to prevent infection. Apply an ice pack to reduce swelling and relieve the burning feeling. Antihistamines and hydrocortisone cream can also help manage itching and inflammation. Avoid scratching. If you are experiencing a severe reaction, like difficulty breathing or swelling beyond the bite area, you may be having an allergic reaction and should seek medical attention.

What do fire ants eat?

Fire ants eat plants and animals, including insects, spiders, seeds, fruits, and sugary substances like nectar or honeydew from aphids. They’re also known to scavenge human food. Make sure you properly seal food to avoid attracting fire ants.

Do fire ants have wings?

Only reproductive male and female fire ants have wings. Reproductive fire ants fly away from their colony to mate and start a new colony. After mating, the male dies, and the fertilized female loses her wings and begins building new nests for her eggs. This female becomes the queen fire ant of their new colony.

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"Last year we moved nearby from southern Wisconsin and had no idea how bad the mosquitos were up here. After an attempt in early June to grill out on the deck and being eaten alive to the point we decided to not grill at all and throw It in the oven, We decided to call and get a quote from mosquito squad. We were greeted with a friendly and kind staff that helped us evaluate our property and pick the best plan for us. After our first and second treatment the difference was night and day! We were able to sit out on the deck and grill and even have a fire with only a few mosquitoes flying around, not enough to bother us! The technicians that treated our home were very friendly, knowledgeable, and polite. They answered all our questions and gave us suggestions on how we can help prevent the spread of mosquitoes ourselves. Being from Southern Wisconsin we didn’t deal with a lot of ticks either. We have a dog that loves to run around in our yard and be outside as much as he can and was Picking up quite a few since moving here. But after our treatment we hadn’t found any for the rest of the year! We are very pleased with this service and will be continuing with it!"