28 Feb 2025
Fire ant swarm

Top Four Common Myths About Fire Ants

We’re heading into fire ant season here in Brevard County, FL. Most locals know that fire ants are notorious for their aggressive behavior, painful stings, and ability to swarm in massive numbers. But did you know there’s a lot of misinformation surrounding fire ants? While these insects indeed pose a threat, there are a lot […]

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20 May 2022
Fire ant nest

To those trespassing fire ants: ‘Get off my lawn’

There are things you can do to keep fire ants from thriving on your property. First, keep a watchful eye on the lawn. The real key is to take action at the first sign these ants on your lawn. The more often you look for indications of fire ants, the more effectively you can deal […]

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05 Feb 2015

3 Fire Ant Control Tips Your Lawn Can’t Survive Without This Year

No matter how big they are, fire ants can sting. Never been stung? Count yourself among the lucky. Unfortunately, Florida seems like fire ant headquarters these days, and once they move into your lawn, you can bet the chances of a sting go up dramatically. This is a life threatening situation for children, pets, and […]

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31 Jul 2012

Know Your Ants: Common Florida Ants

The University of Florida, working with Florida structural pest control employees, found that each of the three most common Florida ants species of pest ant caused 14% of submitted pest complaints. From spreading disease to destroying crops, the sighting of any of these three species is a harbinger of potential disaster. Ghost Ant (Tapinoma melanocephalum) […]

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15 May 2012

The Difference Between Fire, Sugar and Carpenter Ants

Ants are the most common pest you’ll see in and around your home, and are hard to control. They are anywhere you can find water and food, and not only a nuisance but depending on the ant can contaminate food, damage lawns and wood, and even yourself. The biggest issue is that the ant colony, […]

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16 Aug 2011

Tips for Fire Ant Control in Your Yard

Fire ants are a wake-up call to anyone who moves to Brevard County from up north. You may have had pests before, but you’ve never been bitten by anything quite as lively as a fire ant. Let’s just say they earned their name. Since fire ants attack in packs, you usually don’t get bitten by […]

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