Fire ant control in Houston
Fire ant control in Houston usually takes two steps: treat the mounds you see and put down a barrier that stops new ones. We use baits and granules by label and apply them at the right time. Your yard gets safer for kids and pets.
Signs of fire ants
- Raised dirt mounds in the lawn
- Painful stings with white bumps
- Ants swarming when a mound is touched
- Mounds near driveways, pool decks or trees
- Ants in electrical boxes or irrigation
- Damage to turf near mounds
- Mounds that reappear after rain
How fire ant treatment works
- 1Find the moundsWe check the lawn, beds and hardscape.
- 2Treat the moundsBaits or mound treatments are placed by label.
- 3Barrier granulesGranules go across the yard to stop new colonies.
- 4Follow upWe re-check in a few weeks and treat new mounds.
Fire ant control costs in Houston
Treat mounds on a typical lot.
Granules across the whole yard.
Two to four treatments a year.
Typical Houston ranges for planning. Your written price comes after we see the job.
What changes the price
- Lot size.
- Number of mounds.
- Treatment frequency.
- Wet weather timing.
- Included with a home pest plan or sold alone.
Good to know in Houston
Fire ants thrive in warm, damp Houston yards, and heavy rain moves colonies and makes new mounds appear. They love sunny lawns, edges of driveways and pool decks. Treating in spring and fall works well.
Pest control companies in Texas are licensed by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Structural Pest Control Service, and technicians work under a certified applicator.
Questions about fire ants
Why do fire ants return after rain?
Rain floods nests and the colony moves, creating new mounds. A barrier treatment helps.
Is it safe for pets?
Follow the label. We tell you when to keep pets off.
Can I do it myself?
Store baits can help, but a professional barrier lasts longer.
How fast does it work?
Baits can take one to two weeks to clear a colony.