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What is the "Two-Step Method" for controlling imported fire ants?

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The "Two-Step Method" is a proven method of reducing imported fire ant populations in heavily infested home lawns and ornamental turf. The two steps are: (1) broadcast an application of a bait product once or twice a year, and (2) separately treat selected nuisance mounds using an individual mound treatment, such as a dust, granule, bait or drench insecticide. The bait treatment provides the overall fire ant control, and the individual mound treatment quickly removes the most annoying colonies. This method reduces over-reliance on use of individual mound treatments and is suitable for treating larger areas. For more information and details on treating fire ants with this method, see The Texas Two-Step Method: Do-It-Yourself Fire Ant Control for Homes and Neighborhoods .

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