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What baits could be used for controlling fire ants in pastures in California?

Last Updated: May 23, 2011

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The California Department of Pesticide Regulation determines which pesticides can be used in California. According to its databases, the following products were labelled for use against fire ants in pastures in California as of 2007:

Esteem Ant Bait (pyriproxyfen)
Extinguish Professional Fire Ant Bait (methoprene)

Other baits or contact pesticides may be available if the labels permit their use in pastures in California. See Fire Ants in California for more information, including links to the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

See also: FAQ #834: How do we control imported fire ants in pastures? for information on how to control fire ants in pastures in the main fire ant infested area of the U.S.

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