Fire Ants and the Texas IPM in Schools Program
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- March 31, 2022
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Overview
Fire ants are among the most troublesome pest problems for schools. Fire ant mounds on play-grounds can lead to painful stings, which can have serious health implications for some children. Fire ants can also invade classrooms and damage lights and other electrical equipment. (5 pages).
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