Fire Ant Control: How to Protect Your Lawn, Family, and Pets

Fire ants are more than just a nuisance—they’re aggressive, painful, and dangerous to pets and children. One wrong step on a hidden mound can lead to multiple stings, turning your yard into a place you’d rather avoid.

If fire ants are popping up in your lawn, quick action is essential. At Anointed Lawn Care, we provide targeted fire ant control treatments designed to eliminate colonies at the source and prevent them from returning.

Here’s everything homeowners need to know about fire ant control and how to keep your yard safe year-round.

1. Why Fire Ants Are So Dangerous

Fire ants attack in groups and sting repeatedly. Their stings cause burning pain, swelling, and in some cases, allergic reactions that require medical attention.

Fire ant mounds can also damage your lawn by disrupting soil structure and killing grass around the nest.

Effective fire ant control protects not only your lawn—but also your family’s safety.

2. How Fire Ants Spread So Quickly

Fire ant colonies can contain tens of thousands of ants, and one queen can produce hundreds of eggs each day. After rain or irrigation, colonies often move, creating new mounds overnight.

This rapid reproduction is why DIY treatments often fail—killing visible ants doesn’t eliminate the queen or the colony beneath the surface.

3. Common Signs of Fire Ant Infestation

Fire ants don’t always build large, obvious mounds. Watch for:

• Small soil mounds without visible openings
• Ants swarming aggressively when disturbed
• Sudden stings while walking or mowing
• Pets avoiding certain areas of the yard

If you notice these signs, professional fire ant treatment is the fastest way to stop the problem from spreading.

4. Why DIY Fire Ant Treatments Don’t Last

Store-bought products often kill only the ants you see, leaving the queen untouched underground. This allows the colony to recover within weeks.

Professional fire ant control targets the entire colony, including the queen, delivering long-lasting results instead of temporary relief.

5. How Professional Fire Ant Control Works

At Anointed Lawn Care, our fire ant control program uses broadcast and targeted treatments that:

• Eliminate active colonies
• Stop reproduction at the source
• Prevent new mounds from forming
• Protect surrounding turf

Treatments are applied evenly across your lawn to ensure full coverage—not just visible mounds.

6. Safe for Families and Pets

Homeowners often worry about safety when it comes to pest treatments. Our fire ant control products are applied by trained professionals using precise rates and safe application methods.

Once dry, treated areas are safe for normal yard use—giving you peace of mind along with effective control.

7. Best Time to Treat Fire Ants

Fire ants are most active during warm months, especially after rain. Early treatment prevents colonies from growing larger and spreading.

Routine fire ant control throughout the year offers the best long-term protection, especially in North Texas climates where ants stay active much of the year.

8. Fire Ant Control Protects Your Lawn

Beyond safety concerns, fire ants damage grass by disrupting root systems and creating bare patches around mounds.

Eliminating fire ants allows your lawn to grow evenly, absorb nutrients properly, and maintain a smooth, healthy surface.

9. Preventing Future Infestations

Fire ants can return if untreated areas nearby remain active. That’s why Anointed Lawn Care includes prevention as part of our fire ant control service.

Regular monitoring and reapplications keep your lawn protected and stop new colonies before they take hold.

10. Fire Ant Control Works Best with Lawn Care

A healthy lawn is less inviting to pests. When fire ant control is combined with fertilization, weed control, and mowing, your yard becomes stronger and more resistant overall.

Our integrated lawn care programs ensure pests don’t stand a chance—above or below ground.

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