Pest control in Highland Farms: the short answer
Highland Farms is a newer community, so the common questions are about fire ants in new lawns, ants finding their way into new kitchens and what happens to termite protection after the builder's pretreatment. Call (334) 555-0147 to speak with a local pest control company that serves Highland Farms and ZIP 36066.
About Highland Farms
Highland Farms is a new-home community in Prattville built by D.R. Horton, listed in ZIP 36066. Like other new developments in town, it brings fresh lawns, new landscaping and new foundations, all of which affect which pests show up first.
Common pest calls in Highland Farms
- fire ants in newly sodded lawns
- ants in kitchens and bathrooms
- termite protection after construction pretreatment
- wasps nesting under new eaves
See our page on pest control in Prattville for every service.
New construction and termites
Alabama Extension says current soil termiticides used during construction generally last about 5 years. Ask for your home's pretreatment paperwork, find out whether a warranty transfers, and keep mulch at least 12 inches from the foundation, since mulch against the house is one of the conditions Alabama Extension links to termites.
A first-year pest checklist for a new home
- file the builder's termite pretreatment paperwork and note the date
- check for gaps where pipes, wires and vents enter the house, and around garage doors
- walk the yard after watering or rain and dump any standing water
- watch new sod for fire ant mounds and treat them early
- check new eaves and porch ceilings for paper wasp nests in spring
Highland Farms at a glance
- Area
- New D.R. Horton community
- County
- Autauga
- ZIP
- 36066
- Common calls
- Fire ants, ants, termite protection, wasps
When you call from Highland Farms
Mention that the home is new, and have any termite pretreatment paperwork handy. See termite contracts in Alabama for what to ask.