Fire Ant Control: Protecting Your Home in South Florida

Serving Broward County and Palm Beach County

Many homeowners in South Florida believe fire ants are just a part of life here. But that’s not true! You can solve your fire ant problem with the right approach. You can remove and prevent fire ants with the right methods, including professional intervention.

Although store-bought traps and sprays may work in the short term, there are ways to keep them out for good. Professional fire ant exterminators use the latest methods to remove these pests and stop them from coming back. 

At Petri Pest Control Services, Inc., we’re experts in fire ant control. We’ve been dealing with fire ants in South Florida for over 69 years. Our experts are sharing their insights here on how to handle fire ant infestations.

Signs a Fire Ant Infestation: What to Look For

Do you see small, reddish-brown ants with a painful sting? You might have fire ants. These pests build large mounds in your yard, which can damage your grass and garden. Here are more signs to look out for:

• Bites and stings on your skin
• Ants acting aggressively
• Soil mounds
• Ant trails

The Dangers of Fire Ants (Including Their Bites & Stings)

Fire ant stings are painful and can cause allergic reactions in some people. They can also harm pets and wildlife. 

Their stings look and feel like:

• A stinging and burning sensation (starting out)
• Itchy bumps and welts
• Blisters filled with yellow-white pus-like fluid

Although fire ant bites go away within ten days, you should seek medical treatment right away if your symptoms worsen.

DIY Fire Ant Control: What Works and What Doesn’t

Have you tried store-bought ant killers or home remedies, such as sprays and traps? You can also try:

• Boiling water (on the mound)
• Insecticides
• Baits
• Diatomaceous earth
• Baking soda and powdered sugar mix
• Lemon juice
  

While these might kill some ants, they rarely solve the whole problem. Many DIY treatments only kill the ants you can see. They don’t reach the queen or the entire colony, so the ants come back quickly. 

Trust the Professional Fire Ant Exterminators in Broward County & Palm Beach County

Whether or not you’re tired of dealing with fire ants on your own, don’t let fire ants take over your property. Call in the pros! Professional fire ant exterminators have the tools and knowledge to solve your problem for good, like us at Petri Pest Control Services, Inc..

Our ant exterminators can identify, remove, treat, and place preventative treatments for infestations more effectively than DIY solutions. Team members use targeted treatments that reach the entire colony, including the queen. 

We also take these steps to prevent new colonies from forming:

1. Finding and eliminating all fire ant colonies on your land.
2. Using safe, effective treatments that are tough on fire ants but gentle on your property.
3. Offering ongoing protection to keep fire ants away for good.

Reach out to Petri Pest Control Services, Inc. today for the best fire ant control in South Florida. We’ll get you started with a free service quote! 

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