Fire ants live in an extensive network of tunnels in the soil. How deep this network extends into the ground depends on age and size of the colony, soil texture, and depth of the water table.
Tunnels in fire ant …
Natural Enemies of Fire Ants
Classical or self-sustaining biological control is the use of imported natural enemies to suppress pests.A Fire Ant Smorgasbord
FA Youth Home > Lessons: A Fire Ant Smorgasbord
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Fire ants feed on insects and other arthropods as well as small birds, small mammals, amphibians and reptiles. These food sources satisfy the protein requirements in …
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 …
Fire Ant Management Product Evaluations
Fire Ant Management Product Evaluations
Guidelines for arrangements made between Texas AgriLife Extension Service and those interested in developing imported fire ant management products are outlined in the fact sheet Animal and Plant Health Protection Evaluation Protocol.
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