Wasmannia auropunctata (Roger) is an invasive tramp ant species that has been
transported globally since [at least] the early twentieth century. It is often claimed that despite …

A small infestation of Wasmannia auropunctata (little fire ant) was discov-ered on the island
of Maui, Hawaii in September 2009. After delimiting the infestation, we treated it on twelve …

The islands of Hawaii have been the battleground for successive “inva-sion waves” by exotic
ants for over a century. The arrival of Pheidole megacephala (Fabricius)(the big headed ant) …

Abstract Wasmannia auropunctata Roger (Hymenoptera: Formicidae), little fire ant, is
recognized as a serious pest ant species that affects agriculture, homes, gardens, and …

The little fire ant, Wasmannia auropunctata (Roger)(Hymenoptera: Formicidae), was first
detected in plant nurseries in the Puna district of Hawaii island in 1999. W. auropunctata has …

abstract Broadcasts of hydramethylnon, S-methoprene, and metaflumizone baits,
metaflumizone spray, and hot water drenching were evaluated for their efficacy against the …

The little fire ant, Wasmannia auropunctata (Roger)(Hymenoptera: Formicidae), is a stinging
invasive ant that can establish extremely large, dominating populations in tropical and …

Two detection methods for the little fire ant, Wasmannia auropunctata (Roger)(Hymenoptera:
Formicidae), both employing the pheromone attractant 2, 5-dimethyl-3-(2-methylbutyl) …

Here we describe and test a novel canopy trap design for catching the little fire ant,
Wasmannia auropunctata, known as the electric ant in Australia, as part of the National …

First detected on the Island of Kauai in 1999, the little fire ant (Wasmannia auropunctata) has
persisted despite early attempts at eradication by state agencies. A multi-agency …