Keep Ants Out of Your Yard — And Your Life
Expert Fire Ant Control in Pinellas County Florida by Eagle Lawn Care and Pest Control
If you’ve ever stepped into a fire ant mound, you already know how painful — and dangerous — these aggressive pests can be. Florida’s warm climate and sandy soil create the perfect environment for ants to thrive, especially the invasive red imported fire ant. At Eagle Lawn Care and Pest Control, we provide fast, professional solutions to eliminate ants before they take over your yard — or your home.
Call 727-953-8180 today for expert service, often available within 48 hours.
Ants in Florida Lawns
Ants are one of the most common pests found in Florida yards. While many ant species don’t pose a serious threat to your grass, they
do become a problem when they interfere with lawn care, invade your home, or endanger your family and pets.
- Small lawn ants often build shallow mounds in bare or thinning turf. These are more of a nuisance than a threat to the lawn itself.
- Field ants, however, create large, raised mounds in dense grassy areas. These can smother the grass beneath and damage your lawnmower blades during routine mowing.
- Fire ants are the most serious concern. Their deep nests and aggressive stings make them a health hazard to children, pets, and anyone working outdoors.
Why Fire Ants Are So Dangerous
Fire ants build large, dome-shaped mounds in open areas of turf. If disturbed, thousands of ants can swarm in seconds — stinging and biting anything in their path. Their venom causes painful welts, itching, and in some cases, serious allergic reactions.
Key facts about fire ant colonies:
- A single lawn can have dozens of mounds
- Each mound may extend deep into the soil
- Fire ants are highly territorial and aggressive
- Children and pets are especially vulnerable to stings
- Treating one mound at a time often just causes the colony to move
Red Imported Fire Ants: A Bigger Threat
The red imported fire ant (RIFA) is an invasive species, more aggressive and resilient than native fire ants. They form multi-queen colonies, which makes them harder to control and allows them to reproduce more rapidly.
Signs of a red imported fire ant infestation:
Clusters of closely grouped mounds
Colonies that spread quickly across your lawn
Synchronized attacks from worker ants
Mounds reappearing shortly after treatment
If you're seeing these signs, don't wait to call us. The longer the colony is allowed to spread, the more difficult and expensive it becomes to control.
Professional Ant Control That Works
DIY solutions like mound treatments or boiling water aren’t enough to truly eliminate fire ants — they just push the colony to relocate. Our licensed technicians use professional-grade ant baits and insecticides that target the colony from within, offering longer-lasting protection.
Our fire ant treatment includes:
- Property-wide inspection
- Time-release baiting system
- Targeted liquid treatments for stubborn mounds
- Preventative solutions to stop future infestations
We treat lawns, landscape beds, tree bases, and other hotspots where ants like to nest.
Keep Your Yard Safe with Eagle Lawn Care and Pest Control
Ants aren’t just a nuisance — they’re a threat to your outdoor fun, your pets, and your peace of mind. That’s why Eagle Lawn Care and Pest Control offers fast, affordable, and effective fire ant control throughout the Pinellas County Florida area.
- Appointments often available within 48 hours.
- Serving Pinellas County Florida, Clearwater, St. Pete, and surrounding areas.
- Call now for a FREE lawn pest inspection: 727-953-8180