The effect of diatomaceous earth on the behavior of the Red Imported Fire Ant

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Term papers

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7 pages

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.doc

Published date :

02/26/2009

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Table of Contents The effect of diatomaceous earth on the behavior of the Red Imported Fire Ant Table of Contents

 
  1. Introduction.
  2. Materials and methods.
  3. Results.
    1. Introduction of the ants to their new habitats.
    2. The first trial.
    3. The second trial.
  4. Discussion.
  5. Bibliography.

Abstract

Solenopsis invicta, the red imported fire ant, was brought over on ship cargo by accident from Central Brazil between 1933 and 1945 (Sullivan, 2003). Since then, it has become one of the most hated nonnative pests in the Southern region of North America. RIFA thrive in open, sunny areas such as lawns and pastures. Anywhere the ground is consistent and disturbed. Few colonies are found in secluded and quiet areas such as swamps or forests. They have been found as far north as Virginia, but are not expected to disperse farther north because they are unable to tolerate the cold climate. However, red imported fire Ants can colonize in other areas where temperatures are over 10˚F, and the average rainfall is greater than 10 inches per year. Areas that are irrigated can also be colonized even if there is insufficient rainfall (University of Florida, 2003).The diet of red imported fire Ants is very diverse. It consists of things such as dead animals, insects included, earthworms, and vertebrates.

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