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Friday, June 15, 2012
Fire Ant Control For Your Lawn, Playgrounds, and Schools
Imported fire ants (IFA) were accidentally introduced into the
United States from South America about 70 years ago. The first
documented infestation of these ants in Arkansas was in El Dorado in 1958.
Currently, they infest much of southern Arkansas and have been
found in the more northern reaches of the state. Fire ants are reddish brown
and range in length from 1/8 to 1/4 inch. In addition to their physical
characteristics and aggressive swarming behavior, they are identified
by their painful sting, which produces a small pustule (white bump) on the
victim within 8 to 24 hours.
Imported fire ants infest home lawns, playgrounds, school yards,
parks and other recreational areas, as well as pastures and cropland. Fire
ants not only cause problems to homeowners but also economic losses
in agriculture, such as the poultry and cattle industries. They construct
unsightly mounds, which cause difficulty during mowing and can
damage farm and lawn maintenance equipment.
In addition, fire ants are attracted to electrical fields. Short
circuits and damage to equipment such as air conditioners are the result
of numerous fire ants being attracted to the units.
Imported fire ants are a serious pest, but fortunately their impact
upon our lives can be minimized through patience and the use of
professional pest management practices. Accurase of Central Arkansas is a professional pest management company that specializes in fire ant control. Call them today at (501)329-5222 for any of your pest control needs......
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