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Why would I apply a fire ant bait treatment in the fall?

Last Updated: February 23, 2012

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In order to allow the fire ant baits to reduce populations during the winter, apply a fire ant bait with a growth regulator in late August through early October. This will keep populations down through early spring.

 

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