How long do fire ant colonies survive?

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Colonies survive as long as the queens produce new replacement workers. Killing the queen or preventing the queen from laying eggs will eventually kill the colony. Queens can live up to seven years. See also FAQ #1099: "How long do imported fire ants live?"

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