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During the spring and summer months, your yard is meant to be a safe outdoor haven where you and your loved ones can enjoy cookouts, backyard ball games, and putting your feet up every once in a while. Occasionally, however, unwanted critters may try and take over your lawn and landscape. One such pesky pest is the fire ant. In addition to being a nuisance, this invasive species can be downright dangerous.
In the spring and early summer, winged imported red fire ant males and females fly from existing colonies or nests to mate in flight. After mating, females can fly as far as 12 miles from the nest, but most land within a mile looking for suitable areas to nest while all the males die after mating. After landing and finding a suitable nesting area, the females will shed their wings and start to build their new colony, laying over 1,500 eggs per day.
These aggressive insects can take over your yard if not kept in check. Colonies will forage for food up to 100 feet from their nests during the day and night, recruiting additional worker ants in the process. It is essential that control measures are adopted to help manage fire ant populations on your property. Keep in mind that while Fire Ants cannot be completely or permanently eradicated, Weed Man can help homeowners greatly reduce their presence and the danger they cause. We use the best products available to control these pests.
Have questions? We're here to help! Contact your local Weed Man Lawn Care technician today to schedule your treatment program and improve the overall safety of your yard.