Field Studies with Baits Against Solenopsis saevissima v. richteri, the Imported Fire Ant 1
- 1 February 1961
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Journal of Economic Entomology
- Vol. 54 (1), 70-73
- https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/54.1.70
Abstract
A technique based on the incorporation of dyes in food is described for determining the acceptance of baits by the imported fire ant. Results of tests with this procedure show edible oils to be very attractive to these ants. In field tests with toxic baits, Kepone® (decachloroöctahydro-1,3,4-methcno-2H-cyclobuta-[ed] djpentalen-2-one) has been the best toxicant tested to date. Control in some plots has ranged as high as 92%. Complete eradication has not been obtained even with two treatments.This publication has 1 reference indexed in Scilit:
- Poisoned-Bait Tests Against the Fire Ant, With Special Reference to Thallium Sulfate and Thallium Acetate*Journal of Economic Entomology, 1939