Fire Ant Control in Marion County

Fire Ant Control for Acreage, Pastures & Horse Farms

Don’t allow fire ants to take control of your yard or pastures. Let us help you take back control.

Fire ant control is essential for protecting your family, pets, livestock, yard, and pastures, especially in Marion County, Florida. Fire ants can damage your yards and fields. Not only that, but they can also cause damage to electrical boxes, circuit breakers, and air conditioners.

Akers Pest Control has over 30 years of experience handling local pests, including fire ants. Our owner is part of the local equestrian community, and we have firsthand knowledge of how these pests can affect horse properties and how best to deal with them.

Fire Ant Risks for People & Animals

Fire ants are responsible for countless veterinarian calls every year. Additionally, if you’re allergic to their bites, they may account for a trip to the emergency room. Fire ants bite and sting at the same time. Their sting creates a sensation similar to what one feels when burned by fire, hence the name, “fire ant.”

Fire ants present a huge liability issue for horse farms due to their aggressive nature. They can injure or even kill newborn foals and cause health issues in valuable adults. Not only is the sting painful, but the venom from a sting forms a painful pustule and can lead to secondary infections. This can affect smaller animals as well. Fire ant treatment is critical for anyone with a farm, yard, pasture, or acreage, small or large.