It’s another hot, dry summer in Northern California and while many people see this as a time for enjoying leisurely barbecues with friends and family in the backyard or getting some quality time in the vegetable garden, it is also the time when the imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta) is the most prevalent and likely to stake a claim in your yard. The ants deliver their excruciating venom through stinging, like a bee, with their abdomen, and these stings can cause anaphylaxis in some particularly sensitive and allergic individuals. For anyone who has had the (extreme) displeasure of being stung by a fire ant, you know that fire ants in your yard cannot be taken lightly.
The imported fire and is originally from South America but has been in the United States since the 1930’s. Thankfully, fire ants are not very common in the Sacramento region. However, they are spreading throughout the United States and as extended droughts and heat waves spread through Northern California, is creates the perfect environment for fire ants to set up colonies – sometimes up to 500,000 ants per colony.
If you believe your home or business may be at risk of developing a fire ant colonization, don’t wait until your first sting to be sure. For the best fire ant removal in Sacramento, call Specialized Pest today [phone_number_blurb] or use our contact form!