A Brief History of Fire Ants in North Carolina
Red Imported Fire Ants were first discovered in NC in 1952 in ornamental nursery plants in both Wake and Mecklenburg Counties. These initial introductions were erradicated. No further introductions were found until 1957 when they were found in Brunswick County. This introduction was able to become established and began to spread. Red Imported Fire Ants can now be found in all or part of 56 counties in North Carolina.
Links to Control Measures for Specific Sites
For general information including affected areas, commercial and public impacts, biology, and managing fire ants using Integrated Pest Management techniques both chemical and non-chemical methods.
For information on managing fire ants in pastures and forages.
For information on managing fire ants in horse operations including pastures, barns and paddocks, and other non-grazed areas.
For information on managing fire ants in the home landscape including a short video on methods that can be used.
For professionals who make recommendations for chemicals that can be used in different locations, this site has may prove to be helpful.
