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  1. I have ants in my house. Could they be imported fire ants? Published: April 13, 2009
  2. All that tax money for imported fire ant research is a waste. Why don't we see results? Published: April 13, 2009
  3. I have small dark ants about 1/8-inch in length in my kitchen and bathroom. What can I do to get rid of them? Published: April 13, 2009
  4. Are there fire ants native to North America? Published: April 13, 2009
  5. Why do flying fire ants land in my swimming pool? Published: April 13, 2009
  6. What is the difference between "duration of kill" compared to "residual kill" for a fire ant bait? Published: April 09, 2009
  7. Why don't we use Mirex to kill imported fire ants? Published: April 09, 2009
  8. Will club soda control fire ants? Published: April 09, 2009
  9. When will I see results from a fire ant bait? Published: April 09, 2009
  10. How can I tell the difference between imported fire ants and some of the common native ants? Published: April 09, 2009
  11. What can I expect from a fire ant bait? Published: April 09, 2009
  12. Are research universities, Cooperative Extension, or state Departments of Agriculture offering pesticides for fire ants at a reduced cost for homeowners? Published: April 09, 2009
  13. What imported fire ant control measure can I use in my vegetable garden? Published: April 09, 2009
  14. Can fire ants come into my house through the water system? Published: April 09, 2009
  15. How do you keep imported fire ants out of electrical equipment? Published: April 09, 2009
  16. How toxic are the fire ant baits to humans and pets? Published: April 09, 2009
  17. Why do imported fire ants get into laundry? Published: April 09, 2009
  18. How big are imported fire ants? Are they the big, fuzzy ants I see sometimes? Published: April 09, 2009
  19. Are fire ant baits effective in controlling imported fire ants? Published: April 09, 2009
  20. What is the "Two-Step Method" for controlling imported fire ants? Published: April 09, 2009
  21. How do I get rid of ants? Published: April 09, 2009
  22. Where can I buy decapitating flies and other natural enemies of fire ants to release in my yard? Published: April 09, 2009
  23. How do I kill imported fire ants inside my house? Published: April 09, 2009
  24. Screwworms have been eradicated. Why can't we use the same program for imported fire ants? Published: April 09, 2009
  25. If I put out more fire ant control product than I am supposed to, am I doing any harm other than spending too much money? Published: April 09, 2009
  26. Why do imported fire ant colonies move when I treat the mound with a pesticide or run over the mound with my lawnmower? Published: April 09, 2009
  27. Why are imported fire ants named such? Who imported them in the first place? Where did imported fire ants come from? Published: April 09, 2009
  28. Can imported fire ants eliminate other ants? Can other ants eliminate imported fire ants? Published: April 09, 2009
  29. What is the safest way to control imported fire ants around ponds, water and well heads? Published: April 09, 2009
  30. How long does it take for a fire ant's head to fall off after it has been attacked by a decapitating fly? Published: April 09, 2009

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