This granular product is designed to control and eliminate fire ant colonies. It contains an active ingredient that disrupts the ants’ metabolism, leading to their eventual demise after ingestion. Worker ants carry the bait back to the colony, effectively distributing the poison to the queen and other members.
Its significance lies in its effectiveness at managing invasive fire ant populations, which can cause agricultural damage and pose a health risk to humans and animals. Introduced to the United States in the early 20th century, fire ants have spread rapidly, necessitating control measures. This method of control is a common strategy to suppress fire ant populations in affected areas.
