1. Lab insecticide trial: Results Proportion individuals dead

2. 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

3. Lab insecticide trial: Bottom line This is a lab trial, under controlled conditions What happens if we take this into the field?

4. Field insecticide trial: Does it work in the field? Selected 3 invaded urban locations Tested the efficacy of Maxforce® Complete 1 2 3

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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