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Are there benefits to having fire ants?

Last Updated: May 23, 2011

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Fire ants have been shown to decrease some pest insect numbers. Cotton and sugarcane growers appreciate the predatory nature of the ant. Also, tick populations may be decreased in pastures infested with fire ants. For more information see Are Fire Ants Good or Bad?

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