Why Fire Ants Need a Pro
- Disturbing a mound usually just moves the colony
- Many South Florida colonies have multiple queens
- Stings are a real risk for children, pets, and anyone with allergies
- Mounds damage lawns, gardens, and irrigation equipment
How We Handle It
Our fire ant programs target the mounds and the colony structure beneath them, with treatment plans built for long-term relief rather than a weekend of quiet. The result: a yard your family and pets can actually enjoy, and a plan that keeps new colonies from taking hold.
Common Questions
Fire Ant Control FAQs
Disturbing a mound usually just moves the colony, and many South Florida colonies have multiple queens, so killing the ants on the surface leaves the colony structure intact below. Ringdahl fire ant programs target the mounds and the colony beneath them. That colony level approach is what produces long-term relief instead of a few quiet days.
Yes. Fire ants are aggressive and their stings are painful, which makes an infested yard a real risk for children, pets, and anyone with allergies. A single yard can hold multiple colonies, so one mound is rarely the whole problem. Treating the whole yard and keeping new colonies from taking hold makes your outdoor spaces usable again.
Yes. Beyond the stings, fire ant mounds damage lawns, gardens, and irrigation equipment as colonies expand underground. Large mound networks can lift and dry out turf and interfere with the equipment that keeps a South Florida yard healthy. A treatment plan built for your property clears the active mounds and watches for new colonies before they cause fresh damage.
A program built around your property, starting with a free on-site consultation. We treat the active mounds and the colony structure beneath them, then set up a plan that keeps new colonies from taking hold. The result is a yard your family and pets can actually enjoy, protected by a company serving South Florida since 1960.