![]() Our understanding of pharaoh ants allows our customers to have faith in our knowledge and associated promise to rid them of the insect infestation. How has this improved treatment options for professionals? Biology and behaviourĪs with all pest insect species, it is vital that we first recognise the need to keep ourselves up-to-date on biology and behaviour. It’s been some time since the first insecticide gel bait formulation (imidacloprid based) was released to add extra options for controlling pharaoh ants.īefore this release, the only option we had was s-methoprene insect growth regulators (IGR) which were, by their nature, slow acting. Those in the industry for less than 10 years may not remember life before gel baits for controlling pharaoh ants (Monomorium pharaonis).īPCA Technical Officer, Natalie Bungay, looks at treatments for pharaoh ants and how options have changed.
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