Photograph is used with permission. Charles Ray, Auburn University
Are you having ant problems? We have placed all of our resources concerning ants, their biology, and how to kill or make them go away using integrated pest management (IPM) in …
Are fire ants attracted to electricity?
There is general consensus that when fire ants and other ant species get shocked, they release pheromones that attract other worker ants to the site. Those workers also get shocked, release pheromones, and attract still more ants to the site.…
How can I tell if those are flying ants or termites swarming at the foundation of my house?
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How do fire ants affect other animal populations?
In areas where fire ant populations are very high, the ants may reduce populations of other ground-dwelling insects. This includes some native ant species, with which they compete for resources. Reducing the population of ground dwelling insects may affect the …
What fire ant control measure can I use in my vegetable garden?
Various fire ant control products are labeled for use in the vegetable garden.
Only a few bait products are currently approved for use in the home vegetable garden:
- Extinguish Fire Ant Bait (methoprene) and Esteem Ant Bait can be
Does gasoline kill fire ants?
Gasoline probably will not kill the entire fire ant colony. Gasoline is highly repellent to ants and is likely to cause them to relocate. However, gasoline is dangerous to handle, and it kills any plant material it touches. Some of …