Examining 11 Common Myths About Fire Ants: #4 Will Startle You!

7. Fire Ants Can Be Eliminated with a Single Treatment

It is reckless oversimplification to believe that one treatment application will permanently eradicate fire ants. Effective control of fire ants usually calls for a thorough, long-term plan incorporating several techniques. Resilient and fast rebuilt following surface-level treatments are fire ant colonies. Often extending several feet deep, their intricate tunnel systems shield queens and guarantee colony survival even following minor damage. New colonies can also fast enter treated areas from nearby territory. Effective control calls for constant monitoring, frequent application of treatments, and usually a mix of several control strategies including biological controls, contact insecticides, and baits.