Not many people know that there are actually three different species of fire ants
in Arizona, the most common of the three being the southern fire ant.
Southern fire ants are native to southern parts of the United States, measure between 1/10 to 1/3 of an inch long, and are dark brown or black in color. They are an aggressive species and will sting mercilessly with little provoking.
It isn't the bite you have to worry about with fire ants, but instead the stingers at the ends of their abdomens. These tiny barbs contain venom that inflicts a painful burning sensation, followed by slight swelling, white pustules at the sites of the stings, and itchiness that can last up to a week. Healthy adults don't have to worry too much about getting attacked by fire ants, but they can be incredibly dangerous for the following individuals:
Fire ants are omnivores, and while they're more likely to scavenge the meat off carcasses, they can also hunt small animals for food. This makes them incredibly dangerous for pets and young children and makes investing in effective fire ant control necessary for your Rocklin property.
Fire ants aren't just dangerous to your health, but also hazardous to your home. These pests are drawn to electronics and will nest in fuse boxes, cars, tractors, and anywhere that provides high voltage. Patriot Pest Management offers great preventative treatments for all kinds of pests, including fire ants, but it's also vital to get proactive about prevention on your own. There are plenty of things you can do to keep fire ants away:
Though you may do your best to keep fire ants from invading your property, you still may find yourself dealing with a nasty infestation. If you find your fire ant problem is too much to handle, it's time to partner with our team of local pest professionals at Patriot Pest Management.
If you've discovered fire ants, we do not recommend trying to exterminate them on your own as they could attack you. Your Rocklin property needs effective pest control services to resolve your fire ant infestation, and the best pest control
for fire ants is from Patriot Pest Management.
When it comes to fire ants, they are simply too tenacious and too quick to recuperate their losses for the average homeowner to be able to eliminate them using over-the-counter methods alone. For complete fire ant protection, you need the protection only a professional can provide.
At Patriot Pest Management, our trained pest experts will eliminate dangerous pests such as fire ants, so you can rest assured knowing you're in good hands. We treat our customers like our own family and always put our customer's needs first, so when you're ready to experience the best that pest control has to offer, then get in contact with us to discuss your options for Rocklin fire ant control services.
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