Fire Ant Control
The majority of insect stings in the United States come from wasps, yellow jackets, hornets and bees. The red or black imported fire ant now infests more than 260 million acres in the southern United States, where it has become a significant
health hazard and may be the number one agent of insect stings. While there are native fire ant species, the species that causes the most problems for us were accidentally imported to the United Stated from South America.
Fire ant sting allergy symptoms:
The most serious reaction to a fire ant sting is an allergic one. This condition requires immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction may include one or more of the following:
1)Hives, itching and swelling in areas other than the sting site
2)Abdominal cramping, intense nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
3)Tightness in the chest and difficulty in breathing
4)Hoarse voice or swelling of the tongue or throat, or difficulty
swallowing.
An even more severe allergic reaction, or anaphylaxis, can occur within minutes after the sting and may be life-threatening. Symptoms may include those listed above as well as:
1)Dizziness or a sharp drop in blood pressure
2)Unconsciousness or cardiac arrest
3)People who have experienced an allergic reaction to a fire ant sting have a 60 percent
chance of a similar or worse reaction if stung again.
Fire Ant mounds can cause possible structural damage. So why even put up with them? Get our year long fire ant prevention service and alleviate any worries while enjoying your outside activities.
health hazard and may be the number one agent of insect stings. While there are native fire ant species, the species that causes the most problems for us were accidentally imported to the United Stated from South America.
Fire ant sting allergy symptoms:
The most serious reaction to a fire ant sting is an allergic one. This condition requires immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction may include one or more of the following:
1)Hives, itching and swelling in areas other than the sting site
2)Abdominal cramping, intense nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
3)Tightness in the chest and difficulty in breathing
4)Hoarse voice or swelling of the tongue or throat, or difficulty
swallowing.
An even more severe allergic reaction, or anaphylaxis, can occur within minutes after the sting and may be life-threatening. Symptoms may include those listed above as well as:
1)Dizziness or a sharp drop in blood pressure
2)Unconsciousness or cardiac arrest
3)People who have experienced an allergic reaction to a fire ant sting have a 60 percent
chance of a similar or worse reaction if stung again.
Fire Ant mounds can cause possible structural damage. So why even put up with them? Get our year long fire ant prevention service and alleviate any worries while enjoying your outside activities.
Core Aeration
Annual core aeration of your lawn is the single most beneficial service you can do for your turf. A good aeration will allow air, water, and fertilizer to infiltrate into the holes, allowing surrounding grass plants an
opportunity to expand with decreased compaction.
