Battle those  Fire Ants this Fall

Do you hate those dreaded little outdoor party crashers? You know who I am talking about, fire ants. We all know that living in Georgia requires us to deal with a lot of things like the heat, gnats, and fire ants.

             The fall time of the year is one of the best times of the year to get a jump start on next year’s ant population in your yard. During the fall of the year, ants are getting ready for the winter and storing up food. Ant baits become more because of the food storage and high level of ant activity. The ants are also closer to the surface because of the cooler temperatures. The cool nights and shorter days bring the ants, along with the queen, closer to the surface. Another great reason to treat ants during the fall is the hardness of the cold winter. Just like any other animal, ants will struggle during the winter cold and with the combination of the baits it will take a large impact on the ant population.

The big question that everyone has is, how do we treat them during the fall?  It is a little harder because small colonies could be any where in your landscape, so a good broadcast application of an insecticide will help treat those small colonies that are still under the ground. Also, treating the mounds that you see around the landscape will help control those large mounds.

I hope you find these simple tips helpful this fall during your battle against those pesky fire ants. If we can be of any help to you on this conquest, please feel free to email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Get out and enjoy this fall season.