About Us

FIRE ANT SOLUTIONS is not your ordinary pest control service because Red Imported Fire Ants are not your ordinary pests!

We are specialists dealing only with the Red Imported Fire Ant – specifically the solenopsis invicta and the southern fire ant, S. xyloni – the two most common native species. These species arrived in Mobile, Alabama from South America around the 1930s and still continue to spread into many areas of North America. We strive to balance our service, expertise, client convenience and pricing to meet our customers’ expectations.

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It all began with a nasty little sting...

FIRE ANT SOLUTIONS is owned and managed by James (JB) Tobias, who was raised in California in the ‘60s and served in the United States Marine Corps for six years. After running his own consulting firm in the Bay Area for fifteen years, he and his family moved to Texas in 1986 where they personally experienced the nasty stings of this vicious fire ant. When he inquired about this ant, he was told, “Texans just live with them”. He soon found it was one of the biggest insect problems Southern States must face. At that point, he decided to resolve this hazardous nuisance.

After studying the lifestyle and habits of this interesting ant, JB became licensed with the Texas Department of Agriculture. He has a Nursery/Floral Certification and has also been registered with the State of Texas Structural Pest Control Board. He started advertising as the Fire Ant Man, specializing in the removal of the Red Imported Fire Ant. Since then his phone has never stopped ringing and JB has come to be known as the “Fire Ant Man”. The business has expanded tremendously; he has taken it to the next level and formed the franchise, FIRE ANT SOLUTIONS.

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COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE At FIRE ANT SOLUTIONS, we pride ourselves on our work – and provide the most comprehensive service possible. We have serviced thousands of infested properties in the State of Texas with published results. These include: Independent school districts Daycare centers Ranches Churches Parks Golf courses Hospitals R.V. parks Nursing homes Campgrounds Residential properties

LICENSED & TRAINED SPECIALISTS FIRE ANT SOLUTIONS is operated by licensed and trained professionals who are required by each state to keep up-to-date with industry information and maintain their license through CEU courses. We have specialized in the eradication of the Red Imported Fire Ant since 1991 and have printed a booklet: "Controlling The Red Imported Fire Ant".

ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE PRODUCTS To ensure the personal safety of our clients, their families, pets and livestock, all the products we use are EPA-registered as environmentally safe with no residual effects to your property. They will not pollute your soil or surrounding areas.

CUSTOM TREATMENT FOR YOUR PROPERTY FIRE ANT SOLUTIONS understands that each property is unique, so we create a custom-tailored blend of product that is safe and effective against fire ants for your specific needs.