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Fire Ant & Mosquito Control Service
Pesky creatures like fire ants and mosquitoes are just one of the trade-offs of living in a beautiful and warm climate. However, that doesn’t mean you have to let these pests overrun your backyard. Read on to discover more about these frustrating insects and what you can do to get rid of them for good.
Fire ant infestations:
What are they, and what can you do?
Red fire ants are easily recognizable by their color and small size. They live in large colonies and viciously attack anyone unfortunate enough to come across their nests. Their nests are often under signature mounds of soil, but fire ants can create a colony without creating mounds as long as they have a dark and wet area for the queen.
Fire ant nests consist of elaborate tunnels. These can be a whopping ten feet deep, but most are shallower depending on the type of soil. Fire ants can thrive in pretty much any type of land, whether sandy or more clay-based. They’re most often found in open areas with plenty of sunshine, so a large Hawaiian yard is a fire ant colony’s dream.
Fire ants are more than just a nuisance. They cause damage to gardens, and they can even damage electrical wires and air conditioning units when they extend their nests to these places.
Depending on whether the fire ant colony has one queen or multiple, there may be anywhere from 40 to over 200 mounds per acre. That’s around 7 million to 40 million red fire ants per acre! Because they can move their mounds in the span of a few hours, you may not become aware of the exact locations of the nests until it’s too late and you’ve disturbed these vengeful ants.
If you notice fire ant mounds in your yard, it’s time to take action before the colony grows or starts venturing into your home. A professional yard service is the best way to tackle this problem — fire ants in Hawaii are no joke! We’ll customize the treatment to your yard’s needs, eradicating the colony over the long term.
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Mosquito infestations: risk factors and tips for treatment
Mosquitoes are known for their pesky bites all throughout the world. Unfortunately, mosquitoes proliferate quickly and can be difficult to get rid of entirely without professional help. However, there are certain risk factors that make some yards more prone to developing this pest than others.
To develop a thriving population, mosquitoes need a few main things, including standing water, heat and shade. Yards in Hawaii are bound to contain many of these things, especially those with pools, ponds or puddle-prone areas. Mosquitoes are also attracted to organic material like leafy debris.
Although there are a lot of DIY treatment solutions for mosquitoes, like candles and repellents, none of these are effective enough for a yard that’s already been invaded by a large number of mosquitoes. After getting rid of any standing or stagnant water in your yard, it’s best to take the next step for long-term and immediate relief.
Our professional yard service can accurately assess the risk factors that are causing your mosquito problem and treat the root of the issue. That means you’ll get the level of treatment that’s appropriate for your yard, while not using any unnecessary or unsafe chemicals.
