Take Advantage of Rising Temperatures to Treat for Fire Ants

Fire ants can quickly become a serious problem for landowners, producers, large-scale operations, and more. These aggressive invaders pose risks to livestock, people, equipment, and crops, building underground colonies that can thrive and expand if left unchecked.

That's why incorporating a spring fire ant treatment plan is key to sustaining control. Rising temperatures signal a seasonal shift, and an ideal opportunity to act before colonies multiply.

Why Spring is a Smart Time to Treat

Spring marks the beginning of peak fire ant activity. As soil temperatures rise above 70°F, fire ants emerge and begin foraging aggressively for food to fuel colony expansion. This period of high activity is the perfect time to intercept and disrupt their lifecycle with bait applications.

Why?

Because colony expansion is just beginning. Treating as temperatures rise helps target younger, smaller colonies before they grow. Knocking out nests now makes it easier to control the population before it surges in summer.
Because fire ants are hungriest in the spring. After a slower winter, they're on the hunt for protein-rich foods, making bait especially attractive. A well-timed application increases the likelihood of rapid uptake and spread throughout the colony.
Because you can prevent summer surges. Addressing fire ants in spring means fewer aggressive mounds during peak outdoor season. It's proactive pest control that saves you both trouble and treatments down the road.

Choosing the Right Products

When it comes to long-lasting control, Extinguish® fire ant baits provide the performance and flexibility needed to protect your land.

Extinguish® Professional Fire Ant Bait is powered by (S)-methoprene, an insect growth regulator (IGR) that prevents colony rebound and halts the queen's ability to reproduce. Results are typically seen within 3 weeks, with full colony impact in 6--8 weeks. It's approved for use around people, livestock, pets, and in sensitive environments, making it a top choice for large-scale applications.
Extinguish® Plus is a dual-action product that combines an IGR with an adulticide. Worker ants ingest the bait and carry it back to the colony, eliminating adult ants while the IGR stops new ants from replacing them. It's labeled for use in residential, commercial, and agricultural settings, and effective against both imported and native fire ants.

Spring Forward with Proactive Fire Ant Control

Spring fire ant treatments with Extinguish® Professional Fire Ant Bait or Extinguish® Plus offer a timely and targeted approach to controlling these destructive pests before they gain ground. By treating early, you not only reduce active colonies but also limit their impact during the busy summer season.

For more information on these products or help creating a treatment plan tailored to your land, contact a representative in your area today.

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