Concealed pest activity in Lewisville properties is often the costliest kind. Knowing where to look reduces the gap between establishment and detection.
Why the curb strip holds the most mounds
Fire ant colonies concentrate where automatic irrigation maintains consistent soil moisture. The maintained turf strip between sidewalk and curb is the densest mound zone on most Denton County properties — sometimes 6-8 mounds in a 40-foot stretch.
The cost of addressing this proactively is a fraction of what reactive remediation runs after damage develops.
How new construction displaces ant colonies
New construction near established homes disturbs ant colonies and pushes displaced colonies toward adjacent properties. Recent construction in your neighborhood often correlates with new ant pressure in your own yard.
Properties that ignore this consideration end up with more expensive treatment cycles down the road.
Why slow-acting baits outperform fast knockdown
Effective ant treatment doesn't kill the foragers you see — it kills the queens you don't. Slow-acting baits like Maxforce Quantum or Advion need 5-10 days to reach the colony queen, during which forager activity may temporarily increase before declining.
Treatment plans that account for this specific factor outperform generic perimeter approaches in Denton County.
Crazy ants and irrigation controller damage
Rasberry crazy ants damage property irrigation controllers when ants short low-voltage solenoid wires. Symptoms include zones failing to activate or running continuously. Controllers often need full replacement after infestation.
Local experience handling this issue across Lewisville neighborhoods produces better outcomes than generic protocol application.
Ant Extermination Coverage Across Lewisville and Denton County
Lewisville residential and commercial properties throughout Denton County receive service from Iron Gate technicians, with same-day appointment options for emergencies. Our Texas service area covers every major metro and most county-seat communities statewide.
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