Journal of Economic Entomology · 1966 · 11 citations · 0 references
Life SciencesEntomologyPlant SciencesBiological ControlInsect EcologyIntegrated Pest ManagementAnt ManagementInvasive Insect ManagementPest ControlPest RegulationTermite ControlAvian Pest ControlBait SelectivityBaiting SystemsCitrus PulpForaging SuppressionInsect Pest ControlInsect Vector ControlOutdoor Ant Management
A pelleted bait containing 0.45% mirex plus soybean oil in a citrus-pulp carrier gave excellent control of the Texas leaf-cutting ant, Atta texana (Buckley), in all seasons. The minimum dosage is approximately 1 g per mound, broadcast over the central nest area plus a 20-foot peripheral zone.