Fire Ants -continued

Fire ant populations have increased this year and now people are asking about control methods. The first method is a broadcast method. Fire Ant baits consist of insecticides on processed corn coated with oil. These baits are best used as a broadcast treatment because they are less expensive and control colonies even when mounds are not visible. They should be applied around the mound, making sure bait does not contact the mound. It is best to apply when worker ants are out searching for food usually in the late afternoon or evening, when ants are most active. The ground and grass should be dry and no rain is expected for the next 24 hours.
Second method is individual mound treatment. This should be done at least three days after bait broadcast application. These include dusts, liquids and granular products. They are all applied directly over the mound and must be applied in sufficient volume to penetrate the entire nest. The instructions on the product will provide quantities and safety procedures.

gogreenpestcontrol.ca Ladner Tsawwassen Delta B.C. Randy Bilesky

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