Fire Ants
About Fire Ants
These aggressive insects build distinctive mounded nests in lawns and gardens, often found in Middle Tennessee areas like Spring Hill and Franklin. Fire ants have reddish-brown bodies and deliver painful stings that can cause swelling and allergic reactions. They damage turf by disturbing roots and can threaten pets, children, and outdoor activities.
Fire Ants is a turf pest commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Turf Pests identification guide.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we encounter Fire Ants 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.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Fire Ants
- Category
- Turf Pest
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
