Red Fire Ant
The Red Imported Fire Ant is one of the most aggressive pests in Texas. Here is how to identify it, where it nests, what it eats, and how Stampede gets it under control.
About the Red Fire Ant
A quick field guide to the Red Imported Fire Ant, pulled together for Texas homeowners.
Appearance
1/16 to 1/4 inch long, with a reddish-brown color and a darker abdomen.
Habitat & behavior
Accidentally introduced into the United States from Brazil in the 1930s, the Red Imported Fire Ant has spread to most of the American southeast. The fire ant is very aggressive and will sting repeatedly, especially when their nest is disturbed. Fire ants usually nest outdoors in sunny areas: lawns, gardens, flower beds, and the like. If left untreated, infestations may reach 30 to 100 mounds per acre, containing as many as 80,000 ants.
Diet
Fire ants prefer high-protein foods, but will feed on nearly any plant or animal matter.
Control
Treating each mound individually, as well as a broadcast treatment of the surrounding area, is needed. Knockdown may take several weeks, so early-season application is recommended.
Don't take on fire ants alone
Texas fire ants are aggressive and quick to rebuild. Stampede treats the mounds you see and broadcasts baits across the yard to reach the colonies you don't, so they don't march right back in. Same-day service in most cases, and every visit is 100% guaranteed.
See how our ant and fire ant control service pairs mound treatment with yard-wide baiting to reach the colonies you can't see.
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