3 Reasons to Treat for Fire Ants This Spring

As temperatures rise, fire ants become more active, making spring the perfect time to take control before fire ants escalate. These invasive pests can damage crops, equipment, and livestock while posing risks to employees on your operation. By treating in the spring, you can get ahead of fire ant colonies and protect your land year-round.

Here's why spring applications are essential:

1. Stop Fire Ant Colonies In Their Tracks
Spring is prime time for fire ant swarming and mating, leading to the formation of new colonies. By treating early, you can disrupt this cycle and prevent colonies from multiplying. Disrupting young colonies now means fewer problems in the peak summer months when fire ants are at their most aggressive.

2. Take Advantage of Increased Foraging Activity
Fire ants are most active when temperatures are below 70°F, foraging for food to support their growing colonies. During spring, they are highly attracted to bait, making it an ideal time for application.

3. Lay the Foundation for Effective Fire Ant Control
A proactive fire ant management strategy helps reduce the number of active colonies . By staying ahead of the fire ant life cycle, you can maintain a healthier, more productive operation.

The Best Fire Ant Baits for Spring

Extinguish® Professional Fire Ant Bait

  • Contains (S)-methoprene, an insect growth regulator (IGR) that stops the queen from reproducing, leading to the colony's collapse as existing workers die.
  • Approved for use in various settings, including pastures, citrus and almond groves, commercial nurseries and areas where cattle and horses graze with no withdrawal period.
  • Effectively controls young colonies with no mound movement.
  • USDA Quarantine Approved

Extinguish® Plus Fire Ant Bait

  • Hydramethylnon kills worker ants when ingested, while (S)-methoprene sterilizes the queen, preventing colony rebound.
  • Fire ants start dying as soon as they ingest the bait.
  • Approved for use in residential and commercial settings, around livestock grazing areas, saplings, and non-fruit-bearing trees.
  • Targets both visible and hidden mounds.
  • USDA Quarantine Approved

Embrace the season of growth by taking proactive steps to help eliminate fire ants. Start your fire ant control program this spring and protect your land before populations surge. Learn more about Extinguish® Professional Fire Ant Bait and Extinguish® Plus by following us on social media!

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