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🐜 Fire Ant

southern fire ant

Solenopsis xyloni

southern fire ant (Solenopsis xyloni) — pest in Middle Tennessee

About southern fire ant

southern fire ant (Solenopsis xyloni) is found in Middle Tennessee yards and landscapes. Fire ant mounds can appear rapidly in lawns, garden beds, and along hardscapes. Professional treatment provides effective, long-lasting control.

southern fire ant (Solenopsis xyloni) 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 southern fire ant 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
southern fire ant
Scientific Name
Solenopsis xyloni
Category
Fire Ant
Region
Middle Tennessee

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