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…Classification of Fire Ants
A science known as biological taxonomy organizes all of the organisms in the world by classifying and naming them according to characteristics, similarities and their evolutionary relationship to other organisms.
These classifications are frequently ordered by hierarchy, a successive series …
Fire Ant Treatment Home Remedies
Home Remedies
In addition to very hot or boiling water, other “home remedies” have been tried. While these methods sometimes appear to work, they rarely eliminate colonies. Usually, the ant colony simply moves to a new location because of the …
Fire Ants:Pesticide Disclaimer
NOTIFICATION
Granular fipronil products have been available for imported fire ant control for several years. However, product labels have changed:
1) Garden Tech’s Over ‘N Out! Fire Ant Killer product no longer contains fipronil. Packaging released in 2010 lists 0.20% …
Fire Ant Control Made Easy Feature
The following video will help you outsmart the fire ants in your yard. You will find you can save time and money and still get better fire ant control.
Are you tired of chasing fire ant mounds around your yard?…
Fire Ant Treatment Organic Insecticides
Organic Insecticides
Application of a broadcast fire ant bait treatment to a lawn using a hand-held spreader.
Several products said to be “organic” (of natural origin) are currently marketed for fire ant control. These products may or may not be …
Imported Fire Ants: What Are Fire Ants?
Imported fire ants are ant species in the genus Solenopsis that can cause serious medical, economic and ecologic problems. They are called imported fire ants because they are not native to the United States. They were accidentally introduced from South …
Identifying Fire Ants
What do fire ants look like? How can I tell them apart from other ants?
In the United States, imported fire ants currently inhabit all or parts of Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, …
Beneficial Effects of Fire Ants
Red imported fire ant workers
attacking pink bollworm. Photo by W. Sterling
attacking pink bollworm. Photo by W. Sterling
Collectively, ants are beneficial insects in our environment. Their nest-building activities reduce soil compaction and help aerate the soil. Many ant species, such as imported fire ants, are …
Fire Ants: Instructional Videos
Watch videos to see how fire ants bite and sting, forage for food, care for their young, and take care of the queen. Learn how to identify fire ants and their swarms. You can also see videos on how to …