Why Are Fire Ants Bad?

Fire ants are aggressive, invasive pests that pose serious risks to both people and property. Their painful stings can cause allergic reactions, and large colonies can quickly spread across your yard, garden, or commercial property, making them difficult to control without professional help.

Properties in Logan, Jimboomba, Beaudesert, and South Brisbane are especially vulnerable due to our warm climate, soil conditions, and suburban landscapes — perfect for fire ant colonies to establish and expand. Both residential and commercial properties can be affected, making early detection and effective control essential.

Common Signs of a Fire Ant Infestation Include:

  • Visible ant mounds in lawns, gardens, or open soil
  • Frequent stings when walking or gardening
  • Trails of ants moving between food or water sources and their nests
  • Disturbed soil or small excavations around your property

Ignoring fire ants can lead to painful stings, property damage to lawns and gardens, and rapid colony growth that becomes harder and more expensive to eliminate. Professional fire ant treatment is the best way to protect your family, pets, and investment.

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How Team Pestee Solves Fire Ant Problems

Control & Prevention

At Team Pestee, we provide customised fire ant control solutions tailored to the layout, landscaping, and conditions of each property. Our treatment plans are designed to minimise active fire ant colonies as well as reports to the authorities,  (National Fire Ant Eradication Program). We use GOVERNMENT APPROVED & REGISTERED products that protect your family, pets, and property.

Whether you own a home, manage a commercial site, or maintain a garden, our fire ant specialists will create a plan that meets your specific needs. We use trusted, professional-grade products and methods proven to deliver fast, long-lasting results.

By combining thorough inspections, colony identification, and targeted treatments, we give homeowners and business owners in Logan, Jimboomba, and Beaudesert peace of mind and effective protection against one of Australia’s most aggressive pests.

All Team Pestee technicians are fire ant treatment accredited.

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Our Fire Ant Inspection & Treatment Process

At Team Pestee, we follow a proven approach to identify, treat, and prevent fire ant infestations:

“With proactive inspections, effective treatments, and ongoing advice, we help homes in Logan Village, Jimboomba, Beaudesert and surrounding suburbs stay fire ant-free and safe.”
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Proven Solutions to Eliminate Fire Ants

Control Methods We Use

We use safe, trusted products that are effective across Australian homes and commercial properties, giving you peace of mind and reliable protection.

We use professional-grade products including Advion Fire Ant Bait and Ant Master, trusted across Australia for safe, effective, and reliable fire ant control. These solutions target colonies directly, prevent re-infestation, and provide homeowners and businesses in Logan, Jimboomba, and Beaudesert with peace of mind and long-lasting protection.

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How to Reduce the Risk of Fire Ant Infestations

Fire ants spread quickly when conditions are right — particularly in warm, disturbed or moist soil. While professional treatment is essential, there are simple steps homeowners can take to make their property less attractive to fire ants:

1) Remove Soil & Debris Fire Ants Love
Clear piles of mulch, loose soil, timber scraps, grass clippings and building debris where colonies commonly establish.

2) Reduce Moisture & Standing Water
Fix leaking taps, sprinkler overspray and drainage issues. Wet ground and pooling water help fire ants expand.

3) Keep Lawns & Yard Areas Maintained
Mow regularly, trim overgrown areas and keep edges tidy. Fire ants often build mounds in undisturbed turf.

4) Monitor Regularly & Act Early
Check lawns, garden beds and fence lines for new mounds. Report and treat early, before colonies spread to neighbouring properties.

“A little prevention goes a long way – removing food sources and moisture, paired with routine checks, can drastically reduce the chance of a fire ant outbreak.”

Frequently Asked Questions About Fire Ant Treatments

Fire ants are aggressive pests that can deliver painful stings, damage gardens and lawns, and spread quickly across properties. Large colonies are difficult to control without professional intervention.

Need a professional inspection?

Look for small mounds in lawns or garden beds, trails of ants moving in search of food or water, and frequent stings when walking barefoot or gardening. Early detection is key to preventing colony expansion.

 

Yes. Fire ants can sting humans and animals, causing pain, allergic reactions, or even more serious health issues in sensitive individuals. Pets may also disturb nests and get stung.

Professional fire ant control is the most effective approach. Experts use targeted baits, liquid treatments, and nest destruction to eliminate colonies while minimizing risk to people, pets, and the environment.

 

Maintain tidy yards, remove debris, manage moisture, and monitor for new mounds. Routine professional inspections and treatments provide long-term protection for homes and businesses.

Results depend on colony size and treatment type, but most professional baits and sprays start reducing ant activity within days. Follow-up inspections ensure complete colony eradication and ongoing protection.

Don’t wait until it’s too late! Call your trusted Fire Ant treatment team to protect your property now.

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