Fire ants can make any outdoor space hard to enjoy. Their aggressive behavior and painful stings can make outdoor living unbearable for homeowners, particularly if family members have allergic reactions. . For commercial, customer-facing operations, stinging incidents can impact customer trust and lead to complaints that trigger health & safety audits. Ehrlich can help you reclaim your space with expert fire ant control that focuses on long-term protection, clear answers, and practical steps that work.
A single fire ant mound on your property is often just the tip of the iceberg. These invasive pests build massive underground networks that can quickly take over your lawn, school playground, or office landscaping. For families, this means no more barefoot backyard fun or relaxing picnics, as one accidental step near a nest can lead to dozens of painful, stinging bites. For businesses, fire ants create a serious liability; they can damage expensive electrical equipment and make outdoor break areas or entryways unusable for employees and customers.
Because fire ants are aggressive protectors of their queens, "DIY" treatments often fail by simply causing the colony to split and move to a new "hotspot," like near your foundation or under your driveway. Our expert technicians don't just treat what’s on the surface. We perform a full sweep of your property to find hidden colonies and use professional-grade solutions that stop the infestation at its source. We are here to help you move from worrying about where you walk to safely enjoying your outdoor space again.
We make the process simple. From tracking activity to choosing the best fire ant treatment, we focus on clarity so you know what’s happening at each step.
A technician will conduct a thorough inspection of your property. Existing pest problems and future risks are thoroughly explained.
Highly trained, local technicians will carry out treatments.
We'll make as many visits as you require to ensure your problem is resolved
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Ehrlich has been helping customers handle tough pest control challenges for years, including invasive fire ants that infest yards, lawns, and outdoor work areas. Our experts understand how these insects behave, where they build nests, and what it takes to help reduce activity.
When you partner with Ehrlich, you can be confident you’re working with experienced residential pest control and commercial pest control professionals who have your best interests at heart.
Fire ants often return when conditions allow. That’s why ongoing protection matters, especially in warm regions with year-round activity. With PestFree365 and PestFree365+ preventive pest management plans, we’ll help protect your home and family from pests, 365 days a year.
With protection from 39 common pests with PestFree365+,¹ you’ll have a dedicated technician who knows your local area, the type of pest pressures you’ll face, and how best to deal with them.
If you’ve got questions, we’ve got the answers. Check out our PestFree365 FAQs, or get in touch with our team today.
If you’re noticing unsightly mounds, seeing ants along walkways, or dealing with stings, we’re ready to help. Our team will inspect your yard, explain your options, and build a plan that meets your needs. You can also explore our ant removal services if you’re seeing other types of ants around your home or business.
They are small, reddish-brown insects that live in large groups. You’ll often spot them near a mound of loose soil with no clear opening. When disturbed, they move quickly and act as a group.
Most problems require a combination of targeted fire ant bait, direct mound treatments, and follow-up visits. DIY options may offer short-term relief, but professional fire ant treatment helps address the colony and reduce future activity.
They prefer warm, sunny areas, such as lawns, gardens, open soil, and cracks around buildings. A single fire ant nest can spread underground, linking to other colonies nearby.
They can deliver painful stings that may cause welts or allergic reactions. If you’re stung and notice swelling or trouble breathing, seek medical help right away.
You can treat active fire ant mounds with bait or a mound-targeted fire ant removal method, but results vary. Because fire ants can rebuild or spread, working with fire ant exterminators helps ensure the treatment reaches deeper parts of the colony.
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