Homeowners in Aiken, SC know the nuisance red imported fire ants can be and how dangerous an encounter could be. Having a dark color of a reddish-brown these ants are very aggressive and can be found throughout the state of South Carolina especially Aiken, SC due to the favorable conditions in this area that allow them to thrive, including a very humid climate with very warm summers and mild winters. This environment and perfect climate provides a opportunity for these ants to increase their populations extremely fast and makes them more problematic for property owners in Aiken, SC and over the state of South Carolina.

Fire ants are usually considered just a nuisance ant, but they can be dangerous for anyone including babies and children and anyone without an ability to defend themselves. Typically these ants build their mounds in open areas that are sunny areas.  These areas usually are also frequented by us, and we often accidentally make contact with them and their nest.  When anyone or anything disturbs their nest the ants will come out in larger numbers to defend their nest a apply multiple painful stings to their victims. 

It is advised to seek immediate attention as these stings can burn and create raised bumps on the skin that can last for hours or even days creating discomfort which normally leads to excessive scratching that then can lead to secondary infections around the bite if the skin is broken. Some of us have different reactions to these stings especially children and the elderly; if they are stung, they may have a more severe reaction and may require immediate medical care.  

Ants can also contaminate our food and others goods when they find themselves into your property usually through cracks and crevices in our foundations and exterior walls of our property.  These imported "Red" ants can sometimes gnaw on anything with electrical cords on the exterior as well as the interior of our properties which can lead to a possible fire hazard. You must also consider the damages that can be created on your plants, shrubberies, lawn and other landscaping around your property. Typically these ants will invade nursing homes, hospitals, schools, including livestock roaming beautiful pastures and farms causing injury and in some cases even death.

Control can be time-consuming for property owners and very frustrating due to the ineffectiveness that most DIY products provide and the lack of knowledge of use of the products to combat them. So it would be best to leave this messy job to the professionals at Jury Pest Services we have treatments that are effective and will help defend your property to the problem pest.