LEADER 04084nam 22005894a 450 001 9910954712403321 005 20251116160404.0 010 $a1-60344-711-3 010 $a0-585-38108-9 035 $a(CKB)111056486879022 035 $a(OCoLC)229455785 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebrary5003165 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000155317 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)11162185 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000155317 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10112532 035 $a(PQKB)11663967 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC3037703 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL3037703 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr5003165 035 $a(OCoLC)49569071 035 $a(BIP)42490609 035 $a(BIP)6426267 035 $a(EXLCZ)99111056486879022 100 $a20000301d2000 ub 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcn||||||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 10$aFire ants /$fStephen Welton Taber 205 $a1st ed. 210 $aCollege Station, TX $cTexas A&M University Press$dc2000 215 $a1 online resource (326 p.) 225 1 $aW.L. Moody, Jr., natural history series ;$vno. 29 300 $aBibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph 311 08$a0-89096-945-0 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references (p.243-299) and index. 327 $aIntro -- Stephen Welton Taber -- Contents -- Illustrations -- Preface -- Introduction -- Invasion -- The Red Imported Fire Ant -- The Black Imported Fire Ant -- The Tropical Fire Ant -- Fire Ants Native to the United States -- Fire Ants Endemic to South America -- The Origin and Evolution of Fire Ants -- Nest Symbionts of Fire Ants -- Medical Importance of Fire Ants -- Chemical Control and the Pesticide Issue -- Enemies and Biocontrol of Fire Ants -- Fire Ants Pro and Con -- Conclusion: Prospects and Questions -- Fire Ant Species of the World -- How to Identify U.S. Fire Ants -- Preserving Fire Ants for Study -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index. 330 $aIn the early years of the twentieth century, South American fire ants crossed the Caribbean and invaded the shores of the southeastern United States. These imported fire ants quickly found a niche in Gulf Coast fields and lawns, overpowered the native species, and began spreading. In the process they became a notorious pest to some, a beneficial ally to others, and a potential killer to allergy sufferers. As a result, they are among the most intensely studied insects in the world. Near the turn of the millennium the dominant species, the red imported fire ant, finally made its long-feared leap across the hostile western desert into the greener oasis of southern California, where it stood poised to infest the richest agricultural region in the country.In this authoritative book, five economically important species take center stage. These are the red imported fire ant, the black imported fire ant, the tropical fire ant, the southern fire ant, and the golden fire ant. A general introduction and a history of their invasion of North America open the door to additional chapters on natural history, origin and evolution, animals that share the fire ants' nest, the mixed successes of chemical control, and natural enemies and the hopes for biocontrol. Also examined are the pros and cons of fire ants, their medical importance, and suggestions for future research. The appendices list all known fire ant species and explain how to prepare, preserve, and identify every known species occurring in the United States.Well written and enhanced by an extensive glossary, a thorough bibliography of scientific literature, and more than one hundred photos, maps, and drawings, Fire Ants engages and informs both nonprofessionals and specialists. 410 0$aW.L. Moody, Jr., natural history series ;$vno. 29. 606 $aFire ants 615 0$aFire ants. 676 $a595.79/6 700 $aTaber$b Stephen Welton$f1956-$01871690 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910954712403321 996 $aFire ants$94480608 997 $aUNINA