Wednesday, 20 November 2002 - 2:40 PM
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This presentation is part of : Behavioral Modification: A Critical Component of Social Insect IPM

Fire ant baits: What are the needs and how do we get there?

Robert K. Vander Meer, USDA-ARS, Center for Medical, Agricultural and Veterinary Entomology, USDA-ARS, 1700 SW 23 Dr, Gainesville, FL

Bait toxicants are the most efficient and environmentally safe methods of using insecticides to control fire ants. The current state of fire ant baits and what is needed in the future will be discussed in detail.

Species 1: Hymenoptera Formicidae Solenopsis invicta (fire ant)
Keywords: bait, attractant, IPM

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