Fire Ants in Alabama: The Red-Hot Problem in Your Yard

If you've stepped outside barefoot this summer, you might have met Alabama’s most aggressive insect: the fire ant. These pests are more than just annoying — they’re painful and potentially dangerous.

Why Summer is Prime Time:

• Fire ants build mounds in sunny, open spaces — often where kids and pets play.

• Warm weather accelerates their nesting and expansion.

• Rainy spells loosen soil, making it easier for ants to build deeper nests.
  

How to Spot Them:

• Dome-shaped mounds with no visible entrance

• Aggressive swarming when the mound is disturbed

• Multiple colonies across your yard or sidewalk cracks
  

Safe Removal Tips:

• Never disturb a mound with your foot or lawn tools

• Avoid DIY treatments that scatter the colony

• Use a professional-grade bait system to target the queen
  

Sipsey Pro Tip: Our team uses low-toxicity baits that eliminate fire ants without harming your lawn or pets.