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Already fired up by warmer weather, red imported fire ants will become even more active and dangerous after recent heavy rains in southern states. Livestock, poultry and pet owners are advised to watch for the telltale mounds the pests build. Newborn calves and foals are especially at risk in infested pastures. Antixx Fire Ant Bait <link> from AHD sponsor, Neudorff USA, delivers effective fire ant control in nearly all types of pastures and backyards.
Source: Neudorff North America, February 10, 2020. Link. ANTIXX FIRE ANT BAIT is an efficacious, research-driven and highly palatable ant bait with the active ingredient spinosad. Spinosad is a metabolite of the soil-dwelling bacteria, Saccharopolyspora spinosa, and is highly active on insects . . .
The active ingredient is distributed throughout the colony, killing the ants, including the queen. Ants that consume the bait will appear sick and lethargic within 12 to 24 hours.
INSIGHTS: Spinosad baits are effective as standalone treatments and in integrated pest management programs. Most university Extension services in southern states offer free information about fire ant control, such as this publication from Texas AgriLife Extension. <link> They make great discussion starters and newsletter material.