Application status,control effect evaluation of pesticides and control strategy for the red imported fire ant in China
The red imported fire ant(Solenopsis invicta Buren)is a major notorious invasive species.Since it was discovered in Wuchuan,Guangdong Province in 2004,S.invicta had spread to many provinces in mainland of China,posing a serious threat to human health and the ecological environment.Chemical con-trol is currently the most common and effective method for controlling of the red imported fire ant.This paper summarized the active ingredients and market sales of baits and contact insecticides,compared the control effects of baits,contact insecticides dusts,drench insecticides,and provided the control strategy based on the occurrence characteristics of the red imported fire ant in different habitats.The results provided a reference for the scientific control of the imported red fire ant and proper use of pesticides in China.