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Fire Ant Control

Protect your lawn and your family.

At Green Yard, we eliminate fire ant colonies quickly and effectively using proven treatments that provide long-lasting protection. Say goodbye to painful stings and unsafe yards your lawn is safe again.

Here’s how it works.

Property Inspection

A Green Yard lawn care specialist will walk your property to identify active fire ant mounds, underground colonies, and high-risk areas, ensuring no infestation is overlooked.

Customized Treatment Plan

Based on the severity and spread of the infestation, we create a targeted treatment plan using professional-grade products tailored to your lawn and soil conditions.

Targeted Mound Treatment

Visible fire ant mounds are treated directly to eliminate worker ants and quickly neutralize surface activity, ensuring immediate reduction in danger zones.

Broadcast Application

We apply a preventative barrier treatment across your lawn to stop ants from migrating or forming new colonies—offering season-long protection.

Ongoing Monitoring & Support

We provide recommendations for post-treatment care and offer optional follow-up visits to monitor activity and ensure your lawn stays protected all year long.

Plans that go well with this service.

Our fire ant control service can be performed as a stand-alone treatment, or as an add-on to an existing pest control plan.

TruDefense℠ Mosquito Control

Here today, Gone Tomorrow.

Advanced, custom care for lawn you'll love.

What's Included

Adult Mosquitos

Flea, Tick & Outdoor Nuisance
Pest Control

Protect your yard.

Whether you've got a problem with fleas, ticks, chiggers, earwigs or other nuisance pests, Green Yard's specialists can help you target and squash these pests.

What's Included

Fleas

Ticks

Chiggers

Earwigs

TruBarrier℠ Perimeter Pest Control

Guard your home.

Build a protective barrier around your home to stop outdoor pests from ever coming indoors, guaranteed.

What's Included

Ants

Spiders

Cockroaches

Earwigs

Centipedes

Millipedes

Crickets

Not sure which plan you need? We can help.

Questions?

Glad you asked.

What are fire ants and why are they dangerous?

Fire ants are aggressive, stinging insects that form large colonies in soil and lawns. Their bites can cause painful welts and serious allergic reactions, making them a major safety concern for families and pets.

2. How do I know if I have a fire ant infestation?

You may notice dome-shaped mounds with no visible entry hole on top. When disturbed, fire ants swarm aggressively. If you see these signs, it's best to schedule a professional inspection.

3. What does Green Yard's fire ant control service include?

Our fire ant control includes a property inspection, direct mound treatments, and a broadcast application to eliminate existing colonies and prevent future infestations.

4. Are your fire ant treatments safe for kids and pets?

Yes. We use EPA-approved products that are applied with safety in mind. Once the treatment is dry (usually within an hour), your yard is safe for children and pets.

How long does fire ant treatment last?

Our treatments typically offer protection for up to six months, depending on weather and lawn conditions. We recommend seasonal reapplications for continued defense.

Will your service eliminate the entire fire ant colony?

Yes. Our targeted treatments are designed to reach deep into the mound and destroy the queen, ensuring the entire colony is eliminated—not just the visible ants.

Can I treat fire ants myself with DIY products?

While some DIY solutions may offer temporary relief, they often miss the queen and don’t eliminate the full colony. Professional treatments provide more effective, lasting results.

Do fire ants come back after treatment?

They can return if not managed regularly. That’s why we offer follow-up services and recommend a long-term fire ant prevention plan.

How soon after treatment can I use my yard again?

Your yard can typically be used again 1–2 hours after treatment, once the application is completely dry.

How do I schedule a fire ant control service with Green Yard?

You can call us directly or request a free estimate online. One of our local specialists will inspect your property and recommend the best fire ant treatment plan for your lawn.

Take the Bite Out of Backyard Time

Residential Fort Myers lawn showing improved, more even-looking turf after professional lawn care.

How Professional Lawn Care Helped a Fort Myers Property Recover From Uneven Turf Growth

October 16, 2026•3 min read

How Professional Lawn Care Helped a Fort Myers Property Recover From Uneven Turf Growth

A lawn can look noticeably different from one area to another.

For one Fort Myers homeowner, some sections of the yard were growing more consistently than others. While the property didn't need a complete landscape renovation, the uneven appearance made the lawn look less polished than the homeowner wanted.

The goal was to improve the overall appearance while understanding why different areas were responding differently.

The Lawn Wasn't Growing Evenly

Some sections of the turf appeared fuller, while other areas looked thinner and less consistent.

This can happen when different parts of a property experience different conditions.

Sun exposure, soil conditions, moisture, foot traffic, and other environmental factors can all influence how turf performs.

Instead of treating the entire lawn the same way, the homeowner wanted a more thoughtful approach.

Looking Beyond the Surface

Professional lawn care provided an opportunity to look more closely at the property's overall condition.

Regular observation helped identify areas that needed additional attention and determine whether other lawn care services might be appropriate.

Rather than assuming that more fertilizer or more water would solve the problem, the focus was on understanding what the turf was actually experiencing.

Building Better Lawn Conditions

The lawn received consistent care while areas of concern continued to be monitored.

Routine maintenance helped keep the property neat, while additional lawn care could be considered when specific needs were identified.

This helped create a more organized approach instead of addressing each visible problem separately.

The Lawn Became More Consistent

Over time, the property began to have a more uniform appearance.

The homeowner noticed that the lawn looked more balanced across the yard, making the entire property feel cleaner and better maintained.

The improvement came from paying attention to the lawn's individual conditions rather than expecting one solution to work everywhere.

Why Uneven Growth Shouldn't Be Ignored

Uneven turf can sometimes be more than an appearance issue.

Changes in growth may indicate differences in soil, moisture, sunlight, pests, disease, or other conditions.

Regular lawn care gives homeowners an opportunity to notice these changes and determine whether additional attention is needed.


Frequently Asked Questions

What can cause uneven lawn growth?

Uneven growth can have several possible causes, including differences in sunlight, soil, moisture, foot traffic, pests, or lawn health.

Can professional lawn care improve an uneven-looking lawn?

Professional care can help identify contributing conditions and provide maintenance or additional lawn services suited to the property's needs.

Should the entire lawn receive the same treatment?

Not always. Different areas of the same property can have different conditions and may require different levels of attention.

How can homeowners notice changes in their lawn?

Regularly looking at grass colour, density, growth patterns, and other visible changes can help homeowners identify areas that may need attention.


Give Every Part of Your Lawn the Attention It Needs

A lawn doesn't always respond uniformly across an entire property.

Understanding those differences can help homeowners make better decisions about ongoing lawn care.

For Fort Myers homeowners, Love My Green Yard provides professional lawn care designed to help properties stay maintained while responding to changing turf conditions.

Learn more about lawn care services:

https://lovemygreenyard.com/

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Available to residential customers for Lawn Maintenance, Mosquito Control, Perimeter Pest Protection, Flea & Tick Treatment, and Tree & Shrub Care services only. Requires purchase of an annual plan with either PrePay or EasyPay options. Price match available with a valid written quote from a licensed competitor. Quote must match service address, number of treatments, service type, and treatment area. Not valid on quotes older than 120 days or promotional/flash sales. Green Yard reserves the right to verify all estimates. Offer valid for first year only. Limited time offer. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Available at participating Green Yard locations. Additional terms may apply. Customer responsible for applicable sales tax.

Introductory discount of 50% off applies to the first Lawn★, Tree & Shrub✢, and/or Mosquito★★ application only. All other terms apply.

◆ Green Yard offers a satisfaction guarantee. If you're not happy, we’ll return between scheduled visits at no extra cost. Applies to customers on full-service plans only. Not applicable to partial or basic programs. Restrictions may apply.

✦ Free Lawn Health Evaluation available with full plan purchase and performed during the first service visit.

★ Requires enrollment in annual Lawn Care plan. 50% off applies to the first application only. Valid only at participating Green Yard locations. Service availability may vary by region. Cannot be combined with other offers.

✢ Requires enrollment in full Tree & Shrub program. Discount valid for first application only and for new PrePay or EasyPay residential customers. Includes routine fertilization and treatment of common landscape trees and shrubs.

Excludes specialty plants (e.g., fruit, palms) and trees over 25 feet. For more information, visit Green Yard.com/FAQTREE. Not valid with any other offer. Taxes not included.

★★ Requires full Mosquito Plan enrollment. Discount applies to first mosquito treatment only. Available to new PrePay or EasyPay customers. Service may not be available in all areas. Offer cannot be combined with other discounts. Customer responsible for any applicable tax. ✧ Satisfaction guarantee applies only to customers on the full mosquito service plan.

◆◆ Starting at $99.95 for properties up to 20,000 sq. ft. For larger areas, please contact us for a custom estimate. Does not include removal of cobwebs above 10 feet. Excludes termites, rodents, bedbugs, bees, pharaoh ants, and other excluded pests. Services available only at participating locations. Additional terms apply. Tax not included.

† Affordable lawn plans starting as low as $1/day based on lawns under 999 sq. ft. Valid for new customers with PrePay or EasyPay plans. Participating locations only. Not valid with other promotions. Service availability may vary by region. Taxes apply.

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