Commercial Fire Ant Control in Athens, GA

Commercial Fire Ant Management in All of Georgia and Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina

Fire ants pose a significant threat to commercial properties, particularly those with considerable outdoor spaces such as restaurants, hotels, and agricultural enterprises. Left unchecked, these tiny intruders easily disrupt day-to-day operations and tarnish your business’s reputation. More than just a nuisance, these pests can cause considerable structural damage to buildings, chewing through insulation and even electrical wiring. Fire ants are also known to inflict painful bites on humans, leading to potential liability concerns. 

When fire ants invade, you can count on American Pest Control for responsive commercial fire ant control in Athens, GA. Our seasoned and licensed technicians understand how to quickly locate these pests, eliminate their colonies, and keep them from coming back – all while minimizing disruptions to your business’s day-to-day operations. 

If you have spotted fire ants anywhere on your commercial property, do not wait to request a free inspection and estimate by calling (706) 546-1490 or contacting us online.

How Fire Ants Infiltrate Businesses 

Fire ants are attracted to commercial properties for several reasons. These properties often provide an abundant and consistent food source. Commercial premises, especially those related to food industries such as restaurants and hotels, also regularly generate large quantities of waste, which fire ants can easily exploit. 

Landscaping elements commonly found in commercial settings can serve as ideal habitats for fire ant colonies.

 These ants are known to prefer sunny, open areas such as lawns, parks, and fields for their mounds. The landscaped areas associated with many businesses offer these conditions, making them attractive nesting sites. 

Finally, the infrastructure and buildings themselves can draw fire ants in. They are attracted to electrical equipment due to the warmth and magnetic fields they emit.

Entry points for fire ants are often plentiful in commercial properties. Cracks and crevices in the building's structure, loose seals around doors and windows, and ventilation systems can all serve as access points for these pests. Once inside, fire ants are adept at finding undisturbed, hidden spaces to build their colonies. They tend to prefer areas that are warm and humid, such as boiler rooms, behind wall panels, and in utility housing. These areas often provide the ants with the warmth they need for their larvae to develop, and they are usually free from regular human activity, offering the ants a relatively undisturbed environment in which to thrive. Cafeterias, waste disposal areas, and storage spaces can supply these pests with the resources they need to sustain their colonies. 

Fire ants also frequently build nests outdoors. They typically build their distinctive mounds in soil, which can lead to unsightly and hazardous conditions on any commercial property.

Our technicians are familiar with how to efficiently locate and remove fire ant colonies. When you trust us with commercial fire ant control in Athens, GA, we can also determine what may be drawing them to your property and help you take steps to avoid future infestations.