Fire
Ant Service – For The Yard
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Fire ants have become a
painful addition to the Texas landscape. Metro Guard
offers a year long program to control fire ants
in your yard. Our service comes with a one year warranty
which means that there is no charge if we have to return
to treat new mounds.
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Our products are not dangerous
for use on yards with pets or small children and will not
damage the lawn in any way. After just a few weeks, you
can walk barefoot through your yard again with no worries
of ant bites. Most of our Fire ant customers tell us they
love knowing the Fire ants are gone. We can tell…
the sign back up for the service each year. |
Fire
ant service starts at $189.00 for most homes. |
Fire
Ant Basics |
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A single queen colony will contain
80,000 to 250,000 workers and 30 to 100 mounds per acre.
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Fire Ant queens can produce approximately
1,500 eggs per day.
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Each mature colony has six to eight
swarms (mating process) each year. This starts new colonies.
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Fire Ants are attracted to electricalboxes
and commonly nest in air conditioners.
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Fire Ants gnaw on electrical wiring
and clothing.
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Fire Ants will eat almost anything
including insects, meats, plants, nuts, cereals, fruit
juices, honey dew and butter. Fire Ants will forage
indoors for food.
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Fire Ants typically nest in the ground
but will nest in structures
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Fire Ant stings can cause an allergic
reaction similar to a bee sting.
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Fire
Ant Treatment – Common Questions |
| Q. How does your product work? |
A. We broadcast a fine
particle product that dissolves in moisture. This product
bonds with organic matter under your lawn. Ants are eliminated
when they travel over the treated areas. |
| Q. Can I water my lawn normally and
not weaken the treatment? |
A. Yes. We ask that you
water your lawn within 48 hours after treatment to help
the product dissolve from its granular form. Water your
lawn normally after that. |
| Q. What about children and pets using
the lawn? |
A. The product works down
under the grass. It bonds tightly with organic matter helping
to resist run off and also making it safer to use where
children and pets play. We do recommend keeping children
and pets off the treated areas for 1-2 hours after you first
water. |
| Q. Do I need to be home on the date
of service? |
| A. No. Just make sure pets are put up and gates
are unlocked. |
| Q. How long does it take for the treatment
to take effect? |
A. In most cases, your
Fire ant problem will begone in less than 4-6 weeks. |
| Q. If I continue to find Fire Ants,
what do I need to do? |
A. Give the program 4-6
weeks to work. After that, if you find a mound, disturb
it to see if it has active ants. Most mounds will be “dead.”
If the mound is active, contact our service department.
We will come back and eliminate the problem at no charge—guaranteed. |
| Q. Can the treatment damage my lawn? |
A. No. The treatment is
not harm to lawns in any way. This product has been tested
on all types of grasses and landscapes. |
| Q. Does eliminating Fire Ants on the
outside prevent problems inside my home? |
| A. Absolutely. |
