As Houston County’s most trusted licensed pest control company (TPCL #13381), Critter Gitters serves Crockett, Texas and all surrounding communities.
Fire Ant Explosion in Conroe New Construction Areas
New construction in Conroe creates a fire ant surge dynamic: soil disturbance from grading and landscaping exposes and spreads fire ant colonies, and fresh sod installation in new subdivisions like Woodforest and Harper’s Preserve introduces new fire ant populations. Homeowners who move into new Conroe construction frequently encounter fire ant mounds within the first growing season, sometimes in alarming numbers.
The Texas two-step fire ant management method from Texas A&M AgriLife is the recommended approach for new construction areas: broadcast granular bait treatment across the entire lawn, followed by individual mound treatment for any active mounds. Our fire ant treatment guide explains when to use each approach.
Ant Treatment for Conroe Homes & Yards
Critter Gitters applies broadcast granular fire ant bait over the entire yard, then treats individual active mounds directly. For interior ant issues (odorous house ants, crazy ants, or carpenter ants entering from the Conroe area’s mature wooded lots), we combine perimeter liquid treatment with targeted gel bait along foraging trails.
Correctly identifying the ant species is essential before treatment. See our East Texas ant species identification guide and our carpenter ant vs. termite comparison if you’re seeing large black ants and want to rule out termites.
Service Area & Coverage
Zip Codes Served: 77301, 77302, 77303, 77304, 77305, 77306, 77385
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