Be Aware of the

Invasive Red Fire Ant

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT Ministry of Agriculture, Trade, Land, Housing & the Environment P.O. Box 272 Brades, Montserrat, WI Phone: (664) 491 9278

THOUROUGHLY

DRENCH

nests with approved

insecticide. A light

sprinkle is not effective

as the nest goes deep

under ground.

IDENTIFY nests by its

distinctive raised

mounds with no

apparent opening and

treat with bait or

insecticide.

BAIT with AMDRO or

other recommended

brand. Bait is carried

by the ants to the

Queen, and the colony

eventually dies.

© DT Almquist

STOP LITTERING !

Ants are attracted to

food sources.

Dispose of your

garbage properly.

The Invasive Red Fire Ant can affect the way we use our outdoor spaces.

It can negatively impact our native species, the environment and the

livelihoods of farmers by damaging crops and harming livestock.

This invasive pest may never be eradicated, but can be controlled by

following the steps below.

INSPECT play areas to

avoid disturbing

nests.

Ants swarm when

disturbed.

DO NOT pass

a trimmer or lawn

mower over a fire ant

nest!

Once disturbed, the

ants will spread to

new areas.