The Alabama Fire Ant Management Program
 
 
Large Area Treatment

 

Chemicals used in Fire Ant Management Chemicals used in Fire Ant Management

For large areas, a two-step method may give the most satisfactory, cost-effective control.  In this management strategy, a broadcast bait is applied, and then a mound treatment is used to eliminate the workers in the few, most troublesome colonies.  The other colonies will eventually die out from the bait treatment.

See these publications for more details on how to manage fire ants in large areas:

Imported Fire Ants in Lawns, Turf, and Structures.

Getting the Most Out of Your Fire Ant Bait.

2004 Fire Ant Control Materials for Alabama Homeowners

Broadcast Baits for Fire Ant Control PDF

Management of Imported Fire Ants in Cattle Production Systems PDF

Streaming Video Presentations:
(files are in Windows Media Player format)

Also see the Alabama Cooperative Extension System

       
   

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