Newnan area residents are no strangers to fire ants. The area’s climate suits fire ants well, and they make good use of their habits and behaviors to survive and thrive. They explore all aspects of their environment, and it is only a matter of time before they will explore your yard. If they like what they find, fire ants will immediately establish a colony. Infestations can start quietly and grow quickly. You can find yourself struggling with a fire ant infestation that seemingly came out of nowhere. Fire ant stings are painful and venomous, and fire ants can attack in a swarm if you accidentally disturb their nest.
If you need quality pest control in Newnan, Shane’s Pest Solutions can help. Call us today for help with fire ants.
How To Tell If It's Fire Ants In Your Home
Newnan fire ants look similar to many other ant types. Other than their very obvious fire ant mounds, fire ants can be difficult for non-professionals to identify. They are dark red to blackish in color and have antennae with 10 segments. Outside, they build high, dome-shaped mounds of dirt, and are highly protective of them. If you disturb the mound or even make significant vibrations around the nest, fire ants will swarm out of their mound to protect it. They will crawl all over you and sting in unison. These stings can make the affected area feel as if it is on fire, which is where they get their name.
If you need help getting rid of fire ants, get in touch with Shane’s Pest Solutions. We can help you get fire ants out of your yard.
Why Fire Ants Are Worse Than Other Ants
Ants can demonstrate different behaviors and habits among different species. Carpenter ants can damage your home’s structure and force expensive repairs. Pharoah ant infestations are notoriously difficult to eradicate. Fire ants are worse, however. They are aggressive and have painful, venomous stings. Worse, they will defend their nests with swarming attacks that can deliver many stings, and this can trigger severe allergic reactions. Unfortunately, children and pets have the highest frequency of negative encounters with fire ants.
Fire ants can be aggressive, and their stings are both painful and highly venomous. Don’t risk your family’s safety and security. Contact Shane’s Pest Solutions today. We know how to get rid of fire ants.
The Most Effective Way To Get Rid Of Fire Ants Around Your Home
All of the different types of ants that may infest your home and property can be difficult to control. Ants build their colonies in hard-to-reach areas and treating fire ants can be challenging using DIY pest control efforts. Ineffective fire ant treatments can allow fire ants to survive and then rebuild their numbers. Fire ants are resilient, and infestations frequently return.
Fire ant treatment in Newnan doesn’t have to be hard. Shane’s Pest Solutions professionals have extensive experience treating fire ants, and we can help you with yours. Our technicians use safe, effective, science-based treatments, and we have a history of success.
Tips To Prevent Fire Ants From Coming Back
Fire ants can be hard to eliminate from your Newnan home and can deliver painful, venomous stings. DIY pest control efforts can be ineffective.
Given that, here are some tips to help decrease the chances that fire ants will come to visit:
- Seal outside garbage: Open garbage will draw pests of all types.
- Eliminate clutter: Ants love to explore and nest in clutter.
- Seal your house: Ants will exploit openings to come into your house.
- Keep a clean house: Pests of all types are drawn to dirty houses.
If you need help with fire ants, we can help. Shane’s Pest Solutions professionals have extensive experience dealing with all of Newnan’s pests, and we can help you eliminate any pest infestation, including ants. Call us today for help and to learn more about our commercial pest control services in Newnan.
