Fire Ant Season in Coastal Georgia: What Homeowners Need to Know
Fire ants are one of the most common outdoor pest complaints we receive from homeowners throughout Brunswick, Kingsland, Saint Mary's, and Coastal Georgia. Their populations peak significantly in spring and summer.
Quick Answers (Key Takeaways)
- When is fire ant season? While they are a year-round threat in Coastal Georgia, their populations peak significantly during the spring and summer months.
- Why are they dangerous? They swarm when disturbed and deliver painful, venomous stings that can cause allergic reactions, especially in children and pets.
- Why do DIY treatments fail? Store-bought surface treatments often miss the deep underground colony and the queen, allowing the mound to reappear quickly.
- How does professional treatment work? We use professional-grade broadcast baits and targeted mound treatments to eliminate the entire colony.
Why Are Fire Ants So Dangerous?
Red imported fire ants are an invasive species that spread aggressively across the Southeast. They build mounds in lawns, flower beds, driveways, and around play equipment. When disturbed, they swarm and sting repeatedly — delivering a venomous sting that causes burning, welts, and in rare cases serious allergic reactions. Children and pets are especially at risk.
Why Over-the-Counter Treatments Often Fail
Most store products treat individual mounds on the surface. Fire ant colonies can extend several feet underground. If the queen survives, the mound reappears within days.
Vengeance® Sting Defense
Our Sting Defense program includes:
- Targeted fire ant treatments using professional-grade broadcast baits and individual mound treatments
- Wasp and hornet nest elimination under eaves, soffits, fences, and decks
- Yellow jacket ground nest identification and treatment
- Follow-up monitoring to confirm results
Call 912-222-1922 or book a free whole home evaluation online.