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ANTEATER Fire Ant Killer, Kills the Queen & destroys the nest
They may be small, but fire ants can do a lot of damage
Fire ants are a significant pest for Australia because they have the potential to cause serious social, economic, and environmental impacts.
Human health
Fire ants usually move quickly, allowing large numbers to move onto humans before they are detected.
Stings from fire ants can cause a painful, burning, itching sensation. Multiple stings give a sensation the body is on fire.
Small pustules may form several hours after stinging occurs and they can become itchy and infected.
In rare cases fire ant stings can lead to a severe and sometimes fatal allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis.
Red Imported Fire Ant | How to eradicate Red Imported Fire Ants?
Classification
Species category: Ant
Scientific name: Solenopsis Invicta
Family: Formicidae
Description
The Red Imported Fire Ant (RIFA) has a copper brown head and darker, reddish-brown body. The average worker ant reaches 2-6mm in length and it has strong mandibles with 4-5 distinct teeth. It has a distinguishing 2-part pedicel and its body is covered in numerous erect hairs.
A native of South America, the red imported fire ant is now found in Queensland, Australia and pose a threat to the environment.
Typically, they build their nest underground in mounds. The mounds are found in lawns or disrupting turf and have no obvious opening at the top. The red imported fire ant is often discovered when someone inadvertently steps on a mound and they launch an attack.
Behaviour
Often congregating in massive colonies, this pest is small but incredibly aggressive and considered one of the most hostile of all ant species. Under threat of attack, they will launch a coordinated attack on their victim.
Colonies can have single or multiple queens and they can reproduce at a very fast rate. Their diet is generally organic matter but they will also invade the home looking for sweet products or other protein-rich foods.
Risks
Most feared for the painful attack launched when threatened, the red imported fire ant has a persistent sting that leaves a white pustule. Even though they bite, it’s the venom of the sting that causes the residual pain and pustule.
Under attack, they emit pheromones which prompt other members of the colony to launch a synchronized attack. A multiple attack is incredibly painful and some victims can suffer an allergic reaction.
The mounds can also be a nuisance, disrupting root growth and disturbing plant formation which can result in lower yield crops and patchy turf growth.
We recommends using ANTEATER Fire Ant Killer granules to treat your fire ants, yellow crazy ants or nuisance ants for peace of mind.