Maintaining a pest-free environment is not just a priority, but an urgent necessity for any business. Pests can cause significant property damage, disrupt operations, and pose health risks to employees and customers. Effective pest control protects your business’s reputation and ensures a safe and healthy workplace. Among the various pests that can invade your property, fire ants and crazy ants are particularly troublesome, and here’s why… 

Fire Ants: A Persistent Threat 

Fire ants are notorious for their aggressive behavior and the significant damage they can cause. As temperatures drop below 70°F, these pests increase their foraging activity. This makes fall an ideal time to treat your business property, as eliminating the colony becomes easier during this period. Addressing the issue in the fall can significantly reduce fire ant activity come spring.  

Fire ants are highly adaptable and will relocate their nests to higher, drier grounds during heavy rain, often invading business properties. A single colony can house over 200,000 ants, with workers creating extensive underground tunnels stretching up to 25 feet from the colony. Additionally, fire ants can nest in unusual places, including rooftops of multi-story buildings. 

Crazy Ants: Rapid Invaders 

Crazy ants, including the Black Crazy Ant and the Tawny Crazy Ant from Brazil, are another formidable pest. Due to their large colony sizes, these ants can overrun commercial properties much faster than fire ants. Named for their erratic and rapid movements, crazy ants do not follow the typical direct trails of other ant species.  

Crazy ants are highly opportunistic, nesting in diverse locations such as trash sites, plant cavities, rotten wood, and soil. They forage far from their colonies, making them particularly challenging to control. Black Crazy Ant colonies can contain up to 40,000 workers, while Tawny Crazy Ant colonies can reach several hundred thousand. These ants often invade businesses and homes, nesting in electrical outlets and causing significant disruptions.  

Both types of crazy ants are generalists. They tend aphids for honeydew, prey on live animals, and scavenge from dead ones. While they do not sting, they can bite, adding to their nuisance factor. 

Turner: Your Commercial Pest Solution 

At Turner Pest Control, we are experts in understanding and managing the unique challenges posed by fire ants and crazy ants. Our comprehensive commercial pest control services are designed to effectively manage and eliminate these pests, ensuring your business remains safe and pest-free. Contact us today to schedule a free inspection and take the first step towards that pest-free environment with confidence in our expertise.