Fire Ant Control
Fire Ant Control in Rockwall, TX
If you have spent a summer here in Texas, you know about fire ants. These pesky little creatures can easily invade your yard, keeping you and your family out of it. Take the upper hand with our fire ant control program.
Two Ways We Fight Back
Our Method for Fire Ant Control
The short version: our Texas fire ant control combines a once-a-year, licensed-only granular treatment that protects the whole yard for up to nine months with faster individual mound treatments where you need them most. It handles both the fire ants you have now and fire ant prevention for the colonies trying to move in.
We come at fire ants from two directions: a long-residual granular treatment that protects the whole yard for months, and faster individual mound treatments for spot problems. Below, we cover how to tell if it is actually fire ants, what our treatment delivers, and how to prevent fire ants in your yard for the rest of the season.
Every application is made by a professional licensed by the Texas Department of Agriculture. Green Lawn Fertilizing is family owned and operated, run by owner John Hart, a longtime Rockwall resident who previously owned a full-service lawn care company for over six years. Every treatment is backed by our 100% guarantee, with no contracts.
Long-Residual Granular Treatment
We use a special granular product that only a licensed professional can buy and use. The treatment is designed to eliminate any fire ants currently living in your lawn and prevent future colonies from moving in. It is applied once a year and remains active and effective for up to nine months.
Individual Mound Treatments
For small areas with few mounds, or where you want to preserve native ants, we treat mounds individually with a faster-acting spray. This targets ants nesting under sidewalks, in plant beds, and at the bases of tree trunks, and is most effective when ants are nesting close to the mound surface.
Step One
Is It Actually Fire Ants?
The first question is whether or not you have fire ants. Not every ant mound in a Texas yard belongs to them, but the signs are easy to check:
- Behavior: fire ants are aggressive. If ants at least 3 millimeters long rapidly run up any object placed into the nest and try to bite and sting it, that is a strong sign of fire ants
- Appearance: red imported fire ants range from 1/16 to nearly 1/4 of an inch long, with a reddish-brown color, a darker posterior, and a visible stinger
- The mound: fire ant mounds are compacted soil with no central opening. The ants come and go through underground tunnels instead
- The response: disturb a mound and hundreds of ants swiftly emerge to confront the threat
Not sure? Send us a photo or ask during your free lawn analysis and we will tell you what you are dealing with.
The Fire Ant Fighter Treatment
Three Things Our Treatment Delivers
Swift, Targeted Elimination
Our specialized treatment is formulated to swiftly target and eliminate fire ant colonies, giving you rapid relief from these troublesome pests.
Family-Friendly Formula
Concerned about your family and pets? Our treatment uses a family-friendly formula that prioritizes the well-being of your loved ones while effectively eradicating fire ants, so children and pets can play freely in the yard.
Lasting Results
The treatment doesn't stop at elimination; it provides lasting protection against future infestations, so you can enjoy a fire-ant-free lawn throughout the season.
Know Your Enemy
The Red Imported Fire Ant
- Colonies can hold up to 200,000 individuals, with mounds up to two feet high and three feet across, and as many as 50 colonies per acre
- Its painful, burning sting produces pustules that can take up to 10 days to heal, and some people are allergic enough to need fast medical attention
- Established colonies can survive for 30 to 40 years, with the original queen replaced many times over
- Surface sprays alone seldom reach the queen, so the colony itself must be treated to actually solve the problem
Our experienced professionals know where to look and how to fight fire ants with the best products available on the market. Fire ant control pairs naturally with the Quarterly Pest Control Program and the eight-application lawn program. For a homeowner's walkthrough, read how to prevent fire ants from taking over your Rockwall lawn.
Save Your Money (and Your Eyebrows)
What Doesn't Work on Fire Ants
Grits won't work. Neither will cornmeal or Malt-O-Meal. And for heaven's sake, don't try to burn fire ants out with a propane torch. Homemade remedies are not effective.
Some store-bought remedies can be effective, but they are sold in very diluted solutions that may not give you long-term prevention. And if they are not applied properly, they can be harmful to the person applying them and to the surrounding environment.
Your best bet is a licensed company applying the proper insecticide in the proper manner. That is exactly what we do.
Fire Ant Questions, Answered
Fire Ant Control & Prevention FAQ
- How do you prevent fire ants in a yard?
- The most reliable way to prevent fire ants in your yard is a professionally applied, long-residual granular treatment. We apply a licensed-only product once a year that both eliminates the fire ants already living in your lawn and keeps new colonies from moving in for up to nine months. Homemade remedies and diluted store-bought products do not give you that kind of lasting prevention.
- How is fire ant control in lawns different from spot-treating mounds?
- Fire ant control in lawns is a whole-yard approach: the granular treatment protects the entire lawn, not just the mounds you can see. Spot-treating individual mounds with a spray is faster and useful for a few visible mounds or where you want to preserve native ants, but surface sprays alone seldom reach the queen. For a yard-wide problem, the granular treatment is what actually keeps the colonies from coming back.
- When is the best time for Texas fire ant control?
- In Texas, fire ants are active from spring through fall, so the granular treatment is best applied early in the season to protect the lawn through the hottest months. Because it stays effective for up to nine months, a single well-timed application covers the entire active period. If you already have mounds, we can treat them individually right away and still put down the season-long granular protection.
- Is fire ant control safe for children and pets?
- Yes. We use a family-friendly formula applied by a Texas Department of Agriculture licensed professional, so children and pets can get back to enjoying the yard. Applying the proper insecticide in the proper manner is exactly why a licensed company is safer than an improperly applied store-bought product.
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What Your Neighbors Say
4.7 stars across 82 Google reviews
Green Lawn has turned our terrible looking yard into a lush, green, weedfree yard that we can be proud of. John also treated for fire ants and we have been ant free for a year now. If you are looking for a family owned company that provides great customer service then call John at Green Lawn.
“I moved to Fate three years into a new home with new grass. For most of three years it was beautiful, and I didn’t use a lawn service. I used my own fertilizer. However, this summer a wide-blade grass took over, and I had no idea what it was. So I became desperate. I called Greenlawn immediately. They came out and discovered I had dallisgrass. After fertilizing one time and spraying twice, they eliminated all the dallisgrass and other weeds. I paid for the treatments for one year, and I can’t wait to see what it is like when these are completed. I would have lost my yard, seriously. Thank you Greenlawn!”
“I’ve used Green Lawn for 8 years. John and his team have done an amazing job ensuring my lawn is healthy and beautiful. They keep me informed about potential problems, such as pests and disease, then provide the necessary treatment. I’ve been so impressed by their work that I’ve recommended Green Lawn to neighbors and family in the area. I had previously used other services, but none were able to get rid of weeds. John’s formula for treating weeds, fertilizing, and routine service has exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Green Lawn!”
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