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2. Red imported fire ants in the United States - Wikipedia

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   In the 1930s, colonies were accidentally introduced into the United States through the seaport of Mobile, Alabama.Despite earlier views that cargo ships from Brazil docking at Mobile unloaded goods infested with the ants, [1] recent DNA research confirmed that the likely source population for all invasive S. invicta in the United States occurred at or near Formosa, Argentina, and virtually ...

3. Mirex - Wikipedia

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   Mirex is a stomach insecticide, meaning that it must be ingested by the organism in order to poison it. The insecticidal use was focused on Southeastern United States to control fire ants. Approximately 250,000 kg of mirex were applied to fields between 1962 and 1975 (US NRC, 1978).

4. AI-powered dog robot sniffs out invasive fire ants - AOL

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   Fueled by artificial intelligence, CyberDog the robotic dog is designed specifically locate fire ant nests, which are endangering ecosystems. AI-powered dog robot sniffs out invasive fire ants ...

5. Myrmica rubra - Wikipedia

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   Myrmica rubra, also known as the common red ant or the European fire ant, [1] is a species of ant of the genus Myrmica. It is found across Europe and is now invasive in some parts of North America [2] and Asia. [1] It is mainly red in colour, with slightly darker pigmentation on the head. These ants live under stones and fallen trees, and in soil.

6. Southern fire ant - Wikipedia

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   The southern fire ant (Solenopsis xyloni), also known as the Californian fire ant or cotton ant, [1]: 89 is a stinging fire ant native to southern parts of the United States. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] Its behaviour is similar to the red imported fire ant (S. invicta) , although its sting is less painful.

7. Officials battle 'highly aggressive' red imported fire ant ...

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   Native fire ants and argentine ants appear similar to red imported fire ants in size and color but the quickest way to differentiate them is by their "aggressive behavior," Taravati told ABC News.