20 Dec 2024
Closeup of fire ants

Five facts about Florida’s feisty fire ants

Fire ants in Brevard County are no joke. These little troublemakers can take over your yard, leaving behind painful memories—literally. They love building their mounds in soft soil, turning your lawn into their stomping ground and making it less fun for outdoor hangouts.   Fire ants are stealthy, like little ninjas Ever stepped on a fire […]

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29 Dec 2022
Fire Ants

When fire ants attack!

They’re called fire ants because of their stings. That’s probably an exaggeration: While people can feel a little twinge from a stinging ant, it’s hardly like being burned with fire. But the aftereffects can be uncomfortable for anyone unlucky enough to disturb a nest and feel the swarm’s wrath. The most severe problem is allergic […]

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13 Dec 2013

Keep the Fire Ants Off of Your Lawn

There are more than 360 species of ant in the U.S. Unfortunately, the fire ant actually counts among them. Identifying them as soon as you notice a problem is essential to keeping them off of your lawn. What You May See Know what fire ants look like. A fire ant can be anywhere from 1/16 […]

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