Publication Date
11-2024
Series Number
DPIRD-176
Publisher
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
City
Perth
Abstract
Argentine ants (Linepithema humile) are small, brown, and notorious worldwide for being one of the most difficult and costly ants to control, as it can involve ongoing and repetitive use of residual, contact insecticides. The ants are established in Western Australia (WA).
Number of Pages
3
Keywords
Argentine ants (Linepithema humile), Insecticides, Pest controller, Pests
Disciplines
Agricultural Education | Agricultural Science | Agronomy and Crop Sciences | Biosecurity | Entomology | Environmental Indicators and Impact Assessment | Environmental Monitoring | Soil Science
Recommended Citation
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia.
(2024), Argentine ants. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Perth. Factsheet DPIRD-176.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/bs_factsheets/83
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