An Environmentally Improved Method of Fire Ant Control for High Maintenance Areas

摘要

A study was conducted to evaluate the use of aluminum phosphide (Phostoxin(R)) for fire ant control. A simple probe was developed to inject Phostoxin tablets into the mounds. The use of six tablets per mound provided in excess of 90% control. Treatment success was greatest when mound temperatures were about 70F and soil moisture exceeded 50%. This treatment method provided good control quicker and more economically than current individual mound treatment procedures. The Phostoxin degraded within 72 hours, eliminating any residual pesticide type material. (Author)