Boise, Idaho Fire Ant Control

Fire ant colonies can make large mounds all over lawns, and since they can be quite aggressive and their stings are very painful, homeowners may choose to utilize fire ant control. When a fire ant stings, it will inject alkaloid venom into the victim, causing red bumps.

• Fire ant mounds have been known to be as high as 15 inches in height
• There are found basic types of fire ant: native fire ant, southern fire ant, black imported fire ant, and red imported fire ant
• The fire ant was introduced to the United States in 1929 from South America
• Fire ants progress from egg to larva to pupa to adult
• Fire ants progress from egg to larva to pupa to adult

Fire ants are aggressive omnivores and will eat just about anything, which can make fire ant control difficult. Some fire ant colonies may have as many as 500,000 ants living in the mound at one time. Don’t let fire ants take over your lawn; call an exterminator for fire ant control today!