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| Author(s): | Dale, Don |
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| Author Affiliation: | Freelance Writer, Hollywood, California |
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| Title: | Controlling fire ants: California successfully handles a blazing problem |
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| Source: | Turf: West. Vol. 12, No. 9, September 2002, p. B4-B6. |
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| Publishing Information: | St. Johnsbury, VT: Moose River Publishing LLC |
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| # of Pages: | 3 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Ant control; Solenopsis geminata; State legislation; Quarantine; Amidinohydrazone; Insecticides; Golf courses; Habitats
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| Trade Names: | Amdro; Distance |
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| Geographic Terms: | Orange County, California; Riverside County, California |
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses the Orange County Fire Ant Authority's battle against fire ants in California. Explains that "primary concerns with fire ants, apart from their mounds appearing in otherwise green turf, are the safety of workers and recreationalists, such as golfers. . .[The red imported fire ant (RIFA)] can kill people who are allergic to the venom." Describes the success of the Orange County Fire Ant Authority, stating that "the program has been responsible for `no less than 98 percent eradication.'" Describes the locations and severity of RIFA infestations. Discusses the quarantine of plant materials going in and out of Orange and Riversity County turf facilities, which has helped control RIFA. Discusses control mehtods and application guidelines for golf courses. |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| Note: | Pictures, b/w |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Dale, D. 2002. Controlling fire ants: California successfully handles a blazing problem. Turf: West. 12(9):p. B4-B6. |
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