Pest Ant Control Improved With Water-Resistant Bait

Annapolis, MD; February 20, 2017 —Pest ants like the red imported fire ant could be controlled more effectively with insecticide baits that can withstand moisture, say researchers with the United States Department of Agriculture ' s Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS). A comparison studypublished today inJournal of Economic Entomology shows a water-resistant ant bait offers a significant advantage over currently available baits, which break down when wet.

Source: ESA News - February 20, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: jrominiecki Source Type: research