MY TEN TIPS FOR TREATING ANTS
Pest manager Jay Turner shares his top tips for dealing with ants.
January 1, 2020
Ants
FIGHTING EXOTIC ANT INCURSIONS
Dr Ben Hoffman, Principle Research Scientist with CSIRO, has been at the forefront of invasive ant programs for many years. Here he provides a summary of the current status of four active control programs tackling red important fire ants, browsing ant, electric ant and yellow crazy ant.
December 1, 2019
FUNNEL ANTS – DIGGING FOR GOLD
Funnel ants are a major pest for those looking to keep a neat lawn; learning about how to control them is key to successful lawn care.
November 1, 2019
SUMITOMO ANT BAITS – TRUSTED BY GOVERNMENTS
Sumitomo Chemical’s range of ant baits has been formulated for use against the most challenging ant species, in the toughest environments.
September 1, 2019
RED IMPORTED FIRE ANT – A REAL THREAT TO AUSTRALIA
Following recent increases in funding for the fire ant eradication program, Dr Ross Wylie, who has been with the program for many years, provides some history on the fire ant problem, its current status and identifies ways pest managers can help.
September 1, 2019
CAN YOU BAIT ANTS IN WINTER?
Charles McClintock of Sumitomo Chemical shares his tips on how to ensure ants take the bait during the winter months.
July 1, 2019
STEAK OR CAKE? TASTE TESTING WITH ANTS
When dealing with ant infestations, Syngenta offers a choice between two market-leading gel baits: Advion and Optigard. Both are highly palatable and offer comprehensive control, but are different in flavour. So, which one do you choose? Should you opt for the cake or the steak?
May 31, 2019
VIRUS COULD CHANGE HOW WE CONTROL FIRE ANTS
Research from Japan’s University of Kyoto suggests that a virus that infects the ants could be the key to understanding – and manipulating – the feeding behaviour of the red imported fire ant. (Photo credit: Kyoto University/Yang)
January 1, 2019
FIRE ANTS – THE SMELL OF SUCCESS?
The Queensland Government has introduced an unusual new tactic in the fight against red imported fire ants.
January 1, 2019
CARPENTER ANTS – IS THEIR NAME JUSTIFIED?
Carpenter ants are notorious for causing damage to properties but is their reputation based on fact or fiction? Jay Turner examines the evidence.
January 1, 2019
PEST PULSE: WHAT ANT PRODUCTS DO YOU USE?
We ask pest managers to name their go-to products when it comes to controlling ants, a notoriously difficult pest to manage.
January 1, 2019
WHICH ANT BAIT SHOULD YOU USE?
Charles McClintock of Sumitomo Chemical Australia examines the best methods for treating various ant infestations according to species and behaviour.
January 1, 2019