Farming | National Fire Ant Eradication Program

Resources for commercial and hobby farm operators located in or receiving materials from within the fire ant biosecurity zones.

Turf, hay, straw, sugarcane mulch and other baled materials can carry fire ants. Make sure they have been stored and transported correctly.

Managing baled materials

Managing soil

Managing turf

Looking for fire ants

Treating fire ant nests

Planned eradication treatment

Fire ant treatment options

Cleaning machinery

Broadcast fire ant treatment

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