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Ants Evade Harmful Food by Active Abandonment
The study investigated the behavior of Argentine ants towards toxic bait using boric acid combined with sugar. Experiments showed ants quickly abandoned the toxic bait within 18 hours, with a significant decrease in foraging observed after just three hours. This suggests critical timing for bait placement to enhance ant control effectiveness.
Blacklegged Ticks, Ixodes scapularis, Reduce Predation Risk by Eavesdropping on Communication Signals of Formica oreas, Thatching Ants
The study explores how Ixodes scapularis, the black-legged tick, avoids predation by eavesdropping on semiochemicals from Formica oreas ants. Ticks demonstrated avoidance behavior to a combination of ant-produced formic acid and hydrocarbons. This finding suggests potential for developing tick repellents derived from ant semiochemicals, enhancing tick management strategies.
Ask the Expert: Tools for Ant Control
It is critical to educate clients about the importance of sanitation, preventive measures and the role they play in ant control.
Use of Artificial Intelligence for Automated Detection and Surveillance of Red Imported Fire Ants Nests
Research highlights the invasive red imported fire ant's (RIFA) significant ecological and economic impact, costing around $17 billion. New surveillance technology using AI and advanced robotics from Lanzhou University shows promise in locating RIFA nests more effectively than humans, potentially revolutionizing pest management in the future.
Eastern Washington Ant ID Lab
WSPMA is hosting the Eastern Washington Ant ID Lab on March 23, 2024, in Spokane, WA.
PMU GHP Foundations
Pest Management University hosts PMU GHP Foundations in Apopka, Florida on January 24- 26.