Fire Ant Control in North Texas
(1-Year Guarantee)
Professional Fire Ant Treatment with a 1-Year Guarantee
Fire ants (Solenopsis invicta, commonly called red imported fire ants) are more than a nuisance in North Texas. They're a threat to your family's safety every time your kids step into the yard. That's why we offer professional fire ant control with a 1-year guarantee. If fire ant mounds return within a year of treatment, we'll retreat the mounds at no additional charge. No questions asked.
Brian Milliken, owner of North Texas Lawn Solutions and Texas Department of Agriculture licensed professional, uses targeted insecticide treatments that eliminate fire ant colonies while keeping your family and pets safe.
Call (214) 995-9369 for a free quote.
What Makes Our Fire Ant Control Different
1-Year Guarantee
If fire ants return within one year of treatment, we'll retreat the mounds for free.
Dual-Mode of Action
We utilize a dual-mode of action treatment strategy. The first mode provides rapid contact control for immediate knockdown, while the second delivers long-lasting residual protection. Many companies rely on only one approach; we combine both for more effective, comprehensive results.
Full Yard Coverage
We don't just treat visible mounds. We treat your entire lawn to prevent new colonies from forming and eliminate satellite mounds connected to the main queen.
TDA-Licensed Professional
Brian holds Texas Department of Agriculture License #0823737 and is trained in proper fire ant control methods and insecticide application techniques.
Safe for Families and Pets
We use EPA-registered insecticide products that are safe once dry. No need to evacuate your home or keep kids inside all day.
How Fire Ant Control Works
The Dual-Mode Process
Mode 1: Contact Knockdown
This mode of action provides fast, contact-based control of active insects. As pests move across the treated area, they are quickly affected, resulting in rapid knockdown and population reduction. This immediate response helps stop visible insect activity and delivers quick relief from nuisance pests.
Mode 2: Long-Term Residual Protection
The second mode of action delivers extended residual control by binding to the soil where insects live and nest. As pests continue to forage or migrate through the treated zone, they are exposed over time, providing long-lasting protection that helps prevent reinfestation. This creates a durable barrier that continues working well beyond the initial application.
This dual mode approach is more effective than treating individual mounds because it addresses the entire colony structure. Most DIY treatments only kill worker ants, leaving the queen alive to rebuild the colony within weeks through rapid reproduction.
Treatment typically takes 30-45 minutes depending on your lot size. You'll see results within 7-10 days as the bait takes effect throughout the colony.
Why Fire Ants Are a Problem in North Texas
Painful Stings
Fire ant stings inject venom (containing solenopsin alkaloids) that burns intensely and can cause allergic reactions in some people. Young children and pets are especially vulnerable to multiple stings.
Aggressive Behavior
Unlike native ant species, fire ants attack aggressively when their mound is disturbed. They can sting multiple times in seconds, with each worker ant capable of delivering repeated stings.
Rapid Spread
A single fire ant queen can lay up to 1,500 eggs per day. One mound can quickly become 10-15 mounds across your yard if left untreated as colonies mature and new queens establish satellite colonies.
Property Damage
Fire ants build mounds in lawns, gardens, and even inside HVAC units and electrical boxes. They can damage equipment, create tripping hazards, and undermine paved surfaces.
Neighborhood Problem
If your neighbors have fire ants, they'll spread to your yard through budding (when new queens establish colonies nearby). That's why proactive treatment is essential.
What's Included in Fire Ant Treatment
When you call for fire ant control, here's what you get:
Fire Ant Treatment Timeline
Day 1 (Treatment Day)
Brian broadcasts your entire lawn and flower bed with granular contact mode insecticide. Keep pets and kids off treated areas until dry. The product Brian uses has multiple active ingredients in it and provides the dual mode approach.
Days 2-7
Contact treatment kills worker ants at visible mounds. You'll see activity decrease dramatically as the colony is disrupted.
Days 7-14
Broadcast bait reaches the queen through trophallaxis (food sharing between colony members). Colonies collapse from the inside out as the insect growth regulator affects reproduction.
Weeks 3-52
Your lawn stays fire ant-free under normal conditions. If new mounds appear from neighboring infestations, we retreat at no charge under our 1-year guarantee.
Service Areas
We provide professional fire ant control services in:
Frisco, TX
Little Elm, TX
We also serve surrounding areas including Oak Point, Cross Roads, Lakewood Village, and nearby communities. Call (214) 995-9369 to confirm service availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our treatment typically lasts 12+ months under normal conditions. That's why we offer a 1-year guarantee. Environmental factors like heavy rain, irrigation patterns, or neighboring infestations can affect longevity, but if fire ants return within one year, we'll retreat free.
Yes, when applied correctly. We use EPA-registered insecticide products that are safe once dry. We recommend keeping pets and kids off treated areas until the product has dried completely to prevent ingestion or skin contact.
One treatment eliminates existing colonies and prevents new ones for 12+ months in most cases. If fire ants re-infest from neighboring properties through budding or migration, we'll retreat under our guarantee.
You'll see reduced activity at mounds within 24-48 hours from the contact insecticide treatment. Complete colony elimination takes 7-14 days as the bait reaches the queen through the colony's food distribution system.
DIY products available at hardware stores only kill worker ants, not the queen. Without killing the queen (who can live 6-7 years), the colony rebuilds within weeks. Professional-grade baits with slow-acting active ingredients (only available to licensed applicators) are formulated to be carried back to the queen.
Light rain will not affect the treatment. However, if heavy rainfall is expected within 24 hours, Brian will postpone the treatment and reschedule it for a more suitable time.
Why Choose North Texas Lawn Solutions for Fire Ant Control
Owner-Operated
Brian personally handles every fire ant treatment. You're not getting a different technician every time who may miss hidden mounds.
1-Year Guarantee
We stand behind our work. If fire ants return within one year, we retreat free.
Local Expertise
Brian has been treating fire ants in North Texas for years. He knows how they behave in our climate and soil conditions, including their seasonal activity patterns.
Always Available
Text or call Brian directly at (214) 995-9369. No phone trees, no waiting for callbacks.
Licensed Professional:
Texas Department of Agriculture License #0823737. We use professional-grade products and proven application methods.
Ready to Get Started?
Don't let fire ants take over your yard. Get professional fire ant control with a 1-year guarantee.
Call or text Brian: (214) 995-9369
Email: brian@ntxlawnsolutions.com
Service areas: Frisco, Little Elm, and surrounding North Texas communities
Licensed by Texas Department of Agriculture (#0823737)
1-Year Guarantee: If they come back, we treat again free.