Fire Ant Two-Step Protocol: Biological Baits & Mound Drenching

Technical agronomic specifications for implementing the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension two-step fire ant management protocol across Dallas residential lawns, commercial campuses, and municipal parklands.

Fire Ant Two-Step Protocol: Biological Baits & Mound Drenching

Step One Broadcast Baits & Step Two High-Pressure Mound Inoculation

The two-step fire ant protocol delivers high economic efficiency and long-term mound reduction. Step one broadcasts low-dose bait granules (such as hydramethylnon or methoprene) for worker ingestion. Step two targets remaining high-priority mounds near structures with liquid drenches.

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  • Step one broadcast rate: 1.0 to 1.5 pounds of bait per acre applied during dry periods when soil exceeds 70°F
  • Foraging test: Placement of potato chips or hot dogs to verify active worker foraging prior to baiting
  • Step two mound drenching: 1 to 2 gallons of finished liquid termiticide or pyrethroid solution per active mound
  • Polygyne multi-queen colony suppression preventing rapid re-infestation from adjacent untreated properties

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