Fire Ant Control The Two-Step Method and Other Approaches

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Date of Publication
August 31, 2021
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Overview

There may not be one "best" way to control fire ants, but this publication can help you find the most cost-effective and environmentally sound method for each situation.

There may not be one "best" way to control fire ants, but this publication can help you find the most cost-effective and environmentally sound method for each situation. It includes information on fire ant identification, control products, and several control approaches: the two-step method, long-residual contact insecticide treatment, and individual mound treatment.

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