

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.
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.
Visible fire ant mounds are treated directly to eliminate worker ants and quickly neutralize surface activity, ensuring immediate reduction in danger zones.
We apply a preventative barrier treatment across your lawn to stop ants from migrating or forming new colonies—offering season-long protection.
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.
Our fire ant control service can be performed as a stand-alone treatment, or as an add-on to an existing pest control plan.
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.
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.
Our fire ant control includes a property inspection, direct mound treatments, and a broadcast application to eliminate existing colonies and prevent future infestations.
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.
Our treatments typically offer protection for up to six months, depending on weather and lawn conditions. We recommend seasonal reapplications for continued defense.
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.
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.
They can return if not managed regularly. That’s why we offer follow-up services and recommend a long-term fire ant prevention plan.
Your yard can typically be used again 1–2 hours after treatment, once the application is completely dry.
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.

Targeted Pest Control in Fort Myers – Treating Where Pests Actually Hide
Many homeowners only notice pests when they appear in open areas.
A bug crossing the kitchen floor.
Ants are moving along the counter.
Roaches appear at night.
But these visible signs are usually not where the problem begins.
Most pests spend their time hidden in areas that homeowners rarely check.
They look for spaces that provide shelter, moisture, and easy access to food sources.
That is why effective pest control requires more than simply spraying where insects are seen.
The best results come from identifying where pests hide and treating those areas directly.
Targeted pest control focuses on finding the locations where pests live, travel, and enter.
Instead of applying treatment randomly, professionals evaluate the property and identify high-risk areas.
This approach may include treating:
Entry points
Cracks and gaps
Garage spaces
Exterior foundations
Moist areas
Landscape zones
Common hiding locations
The goal is to interrupt pest activity at its source.
Many homeowners are surprised by how many places pests can use for protection.
Common hiding areas include:
Behind appliances
Inside wall gaps
Under sinks
Around plumbing areas
Garage storage zones
Near doors and windows
Outdoor landscaping
Foundation edges
Dark, undisturbed spaces
These locations allow pests to remain protected while continuing their activity.
Seeing one pest does not always mean there is only one.
Many insects work in groups or return to established nesting areas.
If only the visible pest is removed, the hidden source may continue.
This can lead to:
Recurring sightings
Larger infestations
Continued entry
More difficult treatment
By focusing on hidden areas, pest control becomes more effective.
This service is ideal for:
Homeowners are seeing recurring pests.
Properties with previous infestations
Families wanting preventative protection
Homes with moisture concerns
Properties surrounded by landscaping
Business owners are protecting their spaces.
Targeted treatment works for both active problems and prevention.
We examine interior and exterior areas to locate pest activity.
We determine where pests are entering, hiding, or traveling.
Treatment is applied to areas connected to pest activity.
We address potential access routes to reduce future problems.
Regular monitoring helps maintain a pest-controlled environment.
A quick spray may remove visible insects temporarily.
However, pests can return if:
Nests remain active
Entry points are open.
Hidden areas are untreated.
Outdoor sources are ignored
A complete pest solution looks beyond what is immediately visible.
Florida’s warm climate allows many pests to remain active throughout the year.
Common conditions that encourage pest activity include:
Humidity
Rainfall
Warm temperatures
Landscaping near homes
moist areas
These factors make regular inspection and treatment especially important.
A focused approach helps homeowners:
Reduce pest activity
Protect living areas
Address hidden sources
Avoid repeated infestations
Maintain a more comfortable home
The goal is not just to remove pests.
The goal is to ensure they have fewer places to return to.
If pests are hiding somewhere in your home, they need to be treated where they are actually living.
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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.
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◆◆ 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.
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