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These aggressive pests undergo four life stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult, with colonies often building large mounds in lawns and gardens throughout Middle Tennessee, including areas like Columbia and Franklin. Fire ants are reddish-brown, about 1/8 to 1/4 inch long, and their painful stings can cause irritation and allergic reactions while damaging turfgrass and crop roots. Effective management is essential to protect your lawn and outdoor spaces.

The (The fire ant has 4 life stages) is a fire ant commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Fire Ants identification guide.

As lawn care and treatment specialists, we encounter The regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward effective pest management that protects both your turf and your landscape plantings.