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Houston County is prime fire ant territory. Red imported fire ants (Solenopsis invicta) build mounds in lawns, pastures, and along driveways throughout Crockett and the surrounding area. Their stings cause painful welts and can trigger anaphylactic reactions in sensitive individuals — especially dangerous for children and elderly residents. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension recommends a two-step broadcast-plus-mound treatment for effective fire ant suppression.
Carpenter ants are the second major ant issue in East Texas. Unlike termites, carpenter ants don’t eat wood — they excavate galleries inside moist or damaged pine and oak for nesting. If you’re seeing large black ants inside your home, read our guide on identifying ant species in East Texas and our comparison of carpenter ant vs. termite damage.
For fire ants: we use the Texas two-step method — a broadcast granular bait treatment over the entire lawn or pasture combined with individual mound treatments for active mounds. This approach, recommended by Texas A&M AgriLife, suppresses fire ant populations by 80–90% within a few weeks and provides season-long control.
For indoor ants (carpenter ants, crazy ants, odorous house ants): we combine a perimeter liquid treatment with gel bait placement in key harborage zones and exclusion of entry points around windows, doors, and utility penetrations. Read our fire ant treatment guide for background on broadcast vs. mound-only approaches.
Zip Codes Served: 75835
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Our certified technicians perform a detailed inspection of your property — inside and out. We identify pest types, entry points, and contributing conditions to determine exactly what’s happening and why.
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Using proven Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles, we design a treatment plan tailored to your home, pest type, and environment. We use precision applications — not overuse — to ensure safe, effective, and lasting results.
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