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Showing posts with label Fire Ants. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fire Ants. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Rapid fire-ant sting desensitization OK in kids | Health | Reuters
Friday, October 3, 2008
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Great resourses for Fire Ant info!!
Click on these links for lists and explanations of the different methods and products available for fire ant control.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
NCSU: ENT/for-05 Fire Ants in Horse Operations
NCSU: ENT/for-05 Fire Ants in Horse Operations
This explains what to use and how to use baits for control of Fire Ants in Pasture.
here is an excerpt:
Special Tips for Using Baits ! Do's and Don'ts ( Most bait failures are attributed to application error. )
Check for ant activity using potato chip test first.
Do not apply if ground is wet or rain occurs within 36 hours.
Do not store open product for longer than package allows. Some baits have a short shelf life and are not attractive when carrier is stale.
Do not store baits near other pesticides or fuels from which they may absorb odors and taste.
Do not apply baits directly on mounds, fire ants do not come and go from the top of the mound.
Do not disturb mounds when using baits so as not to interfere with normal foraging patterns, no matter how much fun it is.
Do not apply within ten days of applying a direct poison as there will be limited or no foraging.
Reapply as suggested by the label. This is not a permanent solution.
This explains what to use and how to use baits for control of Fire Ants in Pasture.
here is an excerpt:
Special Tips for Using Baits ! Do's and Don'ts ( Most bait failures are attributed to application error. )
Check for ant activity using potato chip test first.
Do not apply if ground is wet or rain occurs within 36 hours.
Do not store open product for longer than package allows. Some baits have a short shelf life and are not attractive when carrier is stale.
Do not store baits near other pesticides or fuels from which they may absorb odors and taste.
Do not apply baits directly on mounds, fire ants do not come and go from the top of the mound.
Do not disturb mounds when using baits so as not to interfere with normal foraging patterns, no matter how much fun it is.
Do not apply within ten days of applying a direct poison as there will be limited or no foraging.
Reapply as suggested by the label. This is not a permanent solution.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008
"Fire ant reports up since Hanna " from Daily Advance - News
Tropical Storm Hanna apparently unleashed more than heavy rains and strong winds during its passage ...
"Schools spray play areas" from Daily Advance - News
Neighborhood lawns aren't the only places infested with red fire ants. Mounds of the painfully bitin...
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Fire Ants !!!!!!! Invading Gates County!!!!!
We found Fire Ants at the house in the spring of last year and soon afterwar
d we were inundated with them at the Sunbury VFD SubStation here in Corapeake. I have spent a lot of time searching the Internet , talking to people, and treating myself to find the best options for dealing with these little devils. I am looking at practicality, cost, availability, safety, and of course effectiveness.
My favorite product is Extinguish Plus. This is a mound treatment granular bait. It combines the slow acting insecticide found in the proven Amdro with the effective IGR (insect growth regulator) found in Extinguish. It in just a few days and gives good control. There are other baits like Amdro and Over n' Out Mound Treatment that work well also. Baits allow time for the workers to bring the bait down underground to the others, especially the queen. It is important to put the bait out when the workers are feeding and with no rain in forecast for the day. The best time to apply is in the morning when the dew is dry. Another effective method of application is to broadcast 1 to 2 lbs. (depending on the product) of bait per acre. The negative to broadcasting is mechanics of applying such a small amount per area. Baits come in 1#, 1.5#, 2#, 4.5# and larger size containers. Most of the smaller containers have a shaker cap on them.
If you have to kill a mound quick, then a drench will work. The
best time to apply a drench is early or late, when the colony is not feeding, so most are in the mound. These will kill the ants in 24 hours, but the negative is you have to mix the chemicals in water (1 gal per mound) and more care must be taken for safety. Also, they may not kill the whole colony. Orthene and Cyonara are two of these chemicals that work well and are inexpensive.
The Cadillac treatment is a broadcast contact killer with soil residual. These can keep Fire Ants at bay for up to a year. The negative to these are the cost. One such product available to homeowners is Over n' Out Granules. One 20# bag covers 10,000 sq ft. A typical acre house lot would take 4 bags. Bifen Lawn & Perimeter is also effective.
We carry all the products mentioned here and will add more if we find some that are more effective or are a better value. Call us if you have any questions. 465-8929
JMHO
JTK
Fire ant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Biology, Control, and Management of Imported Fire Ants in North America at www.eXtension.org
Red Imported Fire Ant In North Carolina
Fire Ant Management in Pasture
Alabama Fire Ant Management Program
Alabama Cooperative Extension - Fire Ant Resources
LSU Red Imported Fire Ant Research
Texas Red Imported Fire Ant Research and Management Project
USDA Areawide Fie Ant Suppression
Fire Ants in Virginia
d we were inundated with them at the Sunbury VFD SubStation here in Corapeake. I have spent a lot of time searching the Internet , talking to people, and treating myself to find the best options for dealing with these little devils. I am looking at practicality, cost, availability, safety, and of course effectiveness.My favorite product is Extinguish Plus. This is a mound treatment granular bait. It combines the slow acting insecticide found in the proven Amdro with the effective IGR (insect growth regulator) found in Extinguish. It in just a few days and gives good control. There are other baits like Amdro and Over n' Out Mound Treatment that work well also. Baits allow time for the workers to bring the bait down underground to the others, especially the queen. It is important to put the bait out when the workers are feeding and with no rain in forecast for the day. The best time to apply is in the morning when the dew is dry. Another effective method of application is to broadcast 1 to 2 lbs. (depending on the product) of bait per acre. The negative to broadcasting is mechanics of applying such a small amount per area. Baits come in 1#, 1.5#, 2#, 4.5# and larger size containers. Most of the smaller containers have a shaker cap on them.
If you have to kill a mound quick, then a drench will work. The
best time to apply a drench is early or late, when the colony is not feeding, so most are in the mound. These will kill the ants in 24 hours, but the negative is you have to mix the chemicals in water (1 gal per mound) and more care must be taken for safety. Also, they may not kill the whole colony. Orthene and Cyonara are two of these chemicals that work well and are inexpensive.The Cadillac treatment is a broadcast contact killer with soil residual. These can keep Fire Ants at bay for up to a year. The negative to these are the cost. One such product available to homeowners is Over n' Out Granules. One 20# bag covers 10,000 sq ft. A typical acre house lot would take 4 bags. Bifen Lawn & Perimeter is also effective.
We carry all the products mentioned here and will add more if we find some that are more effective or are a better value. Call us if you have any questions. 465-8929
JMHO
JTK
Fire ant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Biology, Control, and Management of Imported Fire Ants in North America at www.eXtension.org
Red Imported Fire Ant In North Carolina
Fire Ant Management in Pasture
Alabama Fire Ant Management Program
Alabama Cooperative Extension - Fire Ant Resources
LSU Red Imported Fire Ant Research
Texas Red Imported Fire Ant Research and Management Project
USDA Areawide Fie Ant Suppression
Fire Ants in Virginia
Monday, April 28, 2008
2008 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
2009 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual online version
see this page ( II. CHEMICAL APPLICATION EQUIPMENT ) for sprayer calibration.
How To Purchase the North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual or CD-ROM With Updates
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