Lab insecticide trial: Results Proportion individuals dead
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
Lab insecticide trial: Bottom line This is a lab trial, under controlled conditions What happens if we take this into the field?
Field insecticide trial: Does it work in the field? Selected 3 invaded urban locations Tested the efficacy of Maxforce® Complete 1 2 3
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
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
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
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