Fire Ant Patrol specializes in the control of red imported fire ants (RIFA) across Florida, offering tailored treatment plans to effectively manage infestations.

Comprehensive Fire Ant Inspection & Treatment Process

The service begins with a free, detailed inspection of your property. Based on the findings, Fire Ant Patrol implements a treatment strategy aimed at reducing fire ant populations by over 99% through scheduled applications. Their approach is environmentally responsible and comes with a satisfaction guarantee: if issues arise between treatments, they will return at no additional cost.

Flexible Treatment Programs

Fire Ant Patrol offers three service frequency options to suit different property needs:

• Three Times Per Year: Ideal for areas with frequent soil disturbances, such as cemeteries. Treatments occur in spring, summer, and fall, providing optimal year-round protection.
• Two Times Per Year: Recommended for parks, schools, sports fields, and similar properties. Applications are scheduled for spring and fall, with a possible summer treatment if re-infestation occurs.
• Once Per Year: Suitable for ranches and farms where human contact is minimal. This remedial treatment offers quick relief but focuses less on prevention.

DIY Infestation Assessment

Property owners can assess fire ant activity by placing oily foods like Vienna sausages or potato chips in suspected areas. If ants are observed foraging within 15 minutes, it indicates an active infestation requiring treatment. Visible mounds and aggressive ant behavior further confirm the presence of fire ants.

Important Considerations

Targeted Species: The treatments are specifically designed for red imported fire ants and may not be effective against other ant species.

Treatment Efficacy: While a one-time treatment can yield significant results within 7–10 days, the three-times-per-year program may take 14–21 days for noticeable population reduction due to the nature of the bait used.

About Red Imported Fire Ants

Red imported fire ants (RIFA, for short) are more aggressive than other ant species and have a painful sting. These ants and their telltale mound nests should be actively avoided. Red imported fire ants can adapt to many climates and conditions in and around their environment. For example, if the colony senses increased water levels in their nests, they will come together and form a huge ball or raft that is able to float on the water!

Alliases: Solenopsis Invicta Buren

Those Little Red and Black Ants That Really Hurt When They Sting

Red imported fire ants will build their nests in mounds of soil outdoors, in landscape areas or near a building’s foundation. They occasionally enter buildings through holes or cracks in walls and foundations.

The sting of a red imported fire ant is painful and often results in a raised welt that becomes a white blister. Persons allergic to insect stings will react more severely. They are frustrating, not only because of the physical pain they can inflict, but because their mound-building activity can damage plant roots and lead to loss of crops.