Which control method for Red Fire Ants includes a specific treatment method for the individual mound?

The effective control of Red Fire Ants often involves targeting specific individual mounds, which requires a tailored approach. Combining broadcast baits with individual mound treatment allows for a comprehensive strategy that addresses both the immediate mound and the surrounding area.

Broadcast baits are deployed over a larger area to attract foraging ants, effectively reducing the population. However, because Red Fire Ants have a complex colony structure, treating individual mounds directly is crucial for targeting the queen and reducing mound re-establishment. Specific treatments for the mounds, such as using liquid insecticides directly on the nest or mound, can effectively penetrate the mound and eliminate the ants more decisively.

The integration of these two methods ensures that while some ants are controlled through baiting across a broader spectrum, the problem mounds are specifically treated to ensure quicker and more effective eradication of the colony.

Other methods mentioned, such as only using chemical sprays, granular baits only, or regular watering, lack the necessary specificity for mound treatment or the synergistic effect of combining methods. Each of these alternatives may be effective in some contexts, but they do not provide the targeted approach needed for individual mound management combined with broader ant control strategies.