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Why don't we use Mirex to kill imported fire ants?

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Mirex was an effective fire ant bait, but it contained an active ingredient that belongs to a group of chemicals that have mostly been banned from sale or use. The active ingredient, or its degradation products, accumulated in the environment and were potential carcinogens.

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