Lab insecticide trial: Results Proportion individuals dead
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Lab insecticide trial: Results Proportion individuals dead
Extinguish Plus treatment showed highest and fastest mortality
Maxforce FG and Complete treatments are effective over time Advion
and Optigard are also effective
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Lab insecticide trial: Bottom line This is a lab trial, under
controlled conditions What happens if we take this into the
field?
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Field insecticide trial: Does it work in the field? Selected 3
invaded urban locations Tested the efficacy of Maxforce Complete 1
2 3
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Field insecticide trial: Does it work in the field? Selected 3
invaded urban locations Tested the efficacy of Maxforce Complete
Tested clumped vs. scattered application v
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Field insecticide trial: Does it work in the field? Selected 3
invaded urban locations Tested the efficacy of Maxforce Complete
Tested clumped vs. scattered application Measured # ANAs at bait
cards after 30 minutes Bait card tuna
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Field insecticide trial RESULTS: Does it work in the field?
Asian needle ant abundance v No difference between clumped and
scattered Complete, effective control after 24 hours, lasts about 1
month
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Field insecticide trial: Bottom Line Control is effective, but
extremely localized Establish a zone where you see active foraging
Treat the whole zone for complete control Think management, not
eradication
